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Area : 759531  sq.mi - Population 107449525 hab.
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Tortillas (corn flour pancakes) are the basis of the food in Mexico. They are prepared to your taste with meats, vegetables, cheese, mild and hot sauces, and they take on different names depending on their presentation and the way that they are cooked: burritos are fresh tortillas, flat on the plate with garnish on top; tacos are rolled with their stuffing and some chips; quesadillas are folded in two, with ham and melted cheese; gorditas are doubled and enchiladas are dipped in sauce, baked or fried and then covered in sauce and fresh cream before being served. There are also chilaquiles, tlacoyos, tostadas or flautas. Each region has its own gastronomy where mild flavours are often peppered with spicy notes.
In terms of fish and seafood, the Pacific Ocean is generous and you will find a lot of Cevice fish here (white fish marinated in lime) which is prepared differently on the Caribbean and Pacific coasts. As for chicken, it is eaten everywhere, but becomes a delicacy when served with mole poblano (sauce made with cocoa and many spices). If you are thirsty, beer is the most popular drink and more than a dozen different brands are available, from lagers to brown and amber ales, which always have a light taste. Tequila, the national alcoholic drink, is drank neat or as a 'marguarita' with lemon and crushed ice, but if you don't drink alcohol, there are always the exotic fruit juices.