Food & Drink / Lake Chapala, Mexico
On the north shore of Lake Chapala between Jocotepec and Chapala, you'll find hundreds of restaurants. From traditional Mexican food to international cuisine, this area is packed with more selection per square kilometer than most cities and towns north of the border.
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Mexican Food Guide
Aguas Frescas
Refreshing drinks made from fruits or grains.
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Carne en su Jugo
A tomatillo-based soup with beef, beans and (for good measure) bacon.
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Chilaquiles
Tortilla chips drenched in salsa, sometimes with egg, chicken or other ingredients.
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Chiles Rellenos
Chiles stuffed with cheese or beef, then breaded & fried.
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Enchiladas
Rolled corn tortillas with a filling inside and some kind of salsa to provide flavor.
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Licuados
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Pozole
A hominy stew made with pork or chicken and chile broth.
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Sopes
Sopes are thick rounds of masa which are deep-fried in oil and topped with any number of vegetarian or meat fillings.
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Tortas and Lonches
Mexican sandwiches filled with meat, cheese or any number of other fillings.
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Tostadas
A flat, crispy-fried tortilla topped with beans, pork, ceviche or other toppings.
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