The Scrumptious Taste of Taxco

Besides its amazing colonial architecture, Taxco has a lot of traditions to share with travelers interested in knowing more about the culture of this beautiful city. One of these traditions is the way people from Taxco prepare food. Its cuisine has strong pre-hispanic influences combined with the culinary heritage of the Spanish friars, creating authentic and delicious Mexican delicacies.

In Taxco, be prepared to experience a gastronomic adventure and taste exotic food, such as the famous and traditional "jumiles"(stink bugs), which are rich in protein and cooked in a great variety of dishes like mole, chili sauce or just in a taco with a hand-made tortilla. Many restaurants in Taxco serve this delicious dish which travelers are eager to taste. Jumiles are so important for local people that they have dedicated a temple to the bugs on the summit of El Mixteco hill, the highest mountain in Taxco . Each year, one week after the Days of the Dead (November 1 st and 2 nd), they hold a big festival with different events and all the inhabitants participate in the harvest of the "jumiles".

Another delicious dish is the typical "Pozole"(hominy soup topped with chopped lettuce, onions, radish, oregano, cream, cheese, avocado and oregano) and the famous "Fiambre" which is a combination of pork, chicken and beef cooked with jalapeño chili, grapes, almonds, olives and raisins; undoubtedly an exquisite dish! Try also the typical "Bertas" a drink prepared with tequila, honey, lemon and mineral water with crushed ice. Taxco has authentic Mexican cuisine with a delightful combination of ingredients, flavors and spices.