With tacos, tortas and tamales Ministry of Tourism local presented “Eat like a Chilango”, a street food guide to guide the gastronomic experience of foreigners and to remind the local population of the wide variety of dishes and snacks that the city offers. Mexico City.
“It is a tribute to the gastronomic richness that is found in every colony, in every neighborhood, on every street in Mexico City; on every corner there is a smell that perfumes the streets of our beloved city and it is a smell of street food,” he said. Nathalie Displacehead of the capital’s Tourism Secretariat.
During the presentation of the guide “Eat like a Chilango,” the head of local Tourism explained that it is about celebrating one of the most important facets of Mexico City, which is the urban food that accompanies people who travel through the capital of the country on a daily basis.
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Desplas pointed out that in Mexico City there are more than 50 thousand establishments dedicated to the sale of food, with 25% being street stalls, which, he added, offer a unique experience, since it is not just about going to eat, but also to learn about the culture of each person.
The guide, in both its printed and digital versions, offers a brief description of the dishes and snacks that Mexico City offers, as well as some of the places where they can be found; in addition to iconic phrases said by those who work in this economic, gastronomic and cultural activity.
“There goes the pilón”, “red, green or divorced?” and “with spicy or non-spicy chili?” are some of the phrases contained in the guide and which are part of the gastronomic folklore heard on the streets of the capital.
Desplas stressed that these food sales spaces are not just points of sale, but represent centers of culture, communication and tradition, as well as being the driving force behind the daily economy, the social fabric and a key element that drives tourism in Mexico City, which he called “the world capital of gastronomic tourism.”
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In this sense, he added that the guide is not only a tribute to those who are part of this activity, but an invaluable tool for those who come to the city to explore gastronomy; while for locals it is a reminder of the richness and diversity they have.
The “Eat like a Chilango” guide can be consulted on the following page:
Introducing the only urban food tour guide! 🌮
Gastronomy is a reflection of culture, diversity and richness. Discover the universe of colors and emblematic flavors of the #CDMXin the guide “Eat like a Chilango”.
Download it at: pic.twitter.com/OmEoJBPpSS
— Mexico City Tourism Office (@turismocdmx) August 14, 2024
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