7 Spiciest Mexican Dishes That Will Leave You Chugging Water

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This cuisine is loved by people around the world for its exquisite flavours. But did you know there are many dishes that will leave you reaching for a glass of water? Here’s a list of a few!

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Spicy Mexican Dishes

A staple Mexican dish wherein tortillas are filled with lots of cheese, meat, and beans.

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1. Enchiladas

These are fried or toasted corn tortilla pieces that are then cooked in red and green sauces made with chillies.

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2. Chilaquiles

This dish comprises bread (birote) which is stuffed with carnitas and then dipped in a spicy sauce called chile de árbol de Yahualica.

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3. Tortas Ahogadas

These are small grasshoppers usually gobbled up fried after it’s seasoned with very hot spices.

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4. Chapulines

This sweet and spicy dish consists of a sauce made from minced meat and fruits with poblano peppers.

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5. Chiles En Nogada

This is a stuffed chilli dish that has meat filling and is wrapped in a layer of egg.

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6. Chiles Rellenos

One of the spiciest Mexican dishes, this is basically a stew made with pork that’s marinated in achiote.

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7. Cochinita Pibil

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Have you heard of these spicy dishes?