Top Traditional New Mexican Dishes to Try While in New Mexico
From our recent New Mexico road trip, the one thing that will stay with us for a long time other than the vivid desert landscape and the unique architecture, is the explosion of flavors in our taste buds. Food has always been my personal gateway to any culture. So none of our trips are complete without exploring the unique cuisine of the region and New Mexico certainly has a lot to offer. In spite of having a close resemblance with Mexican cuisine in general, the New Mexican dishes stand out with the uniqueness of regional ingredients and as a milieu of cultural blending. The culture of the region is heavily influenced by both the Native American and the Latino/Hispanic hues. So, let's get started with the list. 1. The Chile: "Red or Green?" - This is such a frequently asked question in any eatery in New Mexico that is has gained the reputation being the "New Mexico state question". Although not a dish in itself, "chile" is certainly the most importan
