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Eat Mexico City

Good food is part of the plan

Lunch tables

Tortas & tamales
Morning tamal carts and counter tortas are the city’s fast lunch. Ask about lard (manteca) in tamal dough.

The September plate

Chiles en nogada
A seasonal poblano with walnut cream and pomegranate. The filling often contains pork or mixed meats. Confirm sourcing and any sherry or wine in the sauce.
Muslim traveller note: halal is limited. Ask about meat sourcing, lard (manteca) in tortillas and beans, alcohol in sauces and shared grills. Al pastor, carnitas, chicharrón and cochinita are pork; beef or chicken is not automatically halal.
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