Mexican food has always been considered as spicy, many dishes have added chilli and lime to give them a kick. Mexican food history shows that Mexico has given chocolate to the world, as well as several other specialties, including peanuts, vanilla, beans, coconuts and tomatoes.

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Mexican food incorporates these ingredients that originate from the region as well as specialities such as pork, lamb, beef, wine, vinegar and cheese brought over by the Spanish conquerors. Mexican food then evolved to contain a mixture of the old and new flavours. As Mexican food continued evolving and new ingredients became available you can find influences and ingredients originally from South America, the Caribbean and even Africa.

The main ingredients remain the same recipe after recipe in Mexican cooking. Corn is one of the most common ingredients found in Mexican cooking. Mexicans have learned to cook almost every meal with corn. Corn flour is incorporated into a wide variety of meals including even sweets.

Another main ingredient in Mexico is chilli. It is used to condiment several meals and is the main component of tabasco hot sauce. Chili con Carne is a typical Mexican dish involving chilli. 

When in Mexico make sure to try classic dishes such as Chilaquiles (fried tortilla chips cooked with eggs, salsa, and cheese), Huevos rancheros (spicy Mexican eggs) and Pozole (traditional pre-Columbian soup)

Sweet dishes include Churros (sweet Mexican fritters) often dipped in Mexican hot chocolate and Tres Leches Cake (sponge cake made with three different types of milk).

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