For anyone who knows me, Mexican food is my absolute favorite food. While restaurants like Chipotle, Taco Mama, and Taco Casa offer a slightly different taste of the delicious food, there is nothing like visiting a mom and pop restaurant to get your salsa fix.
From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with a wonderful aroma and colorful atmosphere. A basket of hot chips with some fresh salsa is placed in front of you and you are ready to get your grub on. Queso? Of course! Guacamole? You only live once!
Then comes the hard part- what to order? You scan the menu, acting like you don’t know what you want, and ponder the different combinations. After sending the waiter away “to give you a sec,” you end up ordering your favorite dish for the millionth time.
While everyone is entitled to their own tastes, I do believe that not all dishes are created equal. Here is my, a Mexican food enthusiast’s, definitive ranking of popular dishes.
6. Enchiladas
They’re like a sophisticated burrito.
5. Fajitas
They’re hot. They’re steamy. Definitely the bombshell of Mexican food.
4. Nachos
Their endless combinations make them very versatile and as unique as the person who orders them.
3. Quesadillas
They’re like that dependable friend. Pretty basic. Never gets too crazy. Always a good choice.
2. Burritos
The good ole boys of Mexican food.
1. Tacos
Hands down the OG of Mexican food. No matter your choice of crunchy or soft, tacos are always a great go-to. They even have a day of the week dedicated to them.
Honorable mentions: refried beans and rice.
