Puebla MExico Food guide
The country of Mexico is known for incredible food, but no city is more famous for culinary inventions than Puebla Mexico. Puebla, Mexico is the birthplace of one of Mexico’s most famous dishes, mole poblano, in addition to dozens of other specialties you can only get in this area. If you’re planning a trip to Puebla, Mexico here are 10 foods you must try!
Taco arabes

Where to Eat Tacos Arabes:
- Taqueria Viviana (where we went)
- Tacos Arabes Bagdad Centro
- Las Ranas
mole

Mole Poblano may be the most famous type of mole, but you can also enjoy delicious Mole Pipian in Puebla as well. This mole is made from a mixture of spices and nuts, which could be pumpkin seeds (Pipan Verde) or peanuts (Pipian Rojo).

- El Mural de Poblano (where we went)
- Celia’s Cafe
- Case Reyna
- El Viejo Rosario
- Comal
pasita shot


escamoles

Where to Try Escamoles:
- El Mural de Poblano (where we went)
chalupas

Where to Try Chalupas:
- Celia’s Cafe
- El Parián
- Comal
Pelona

Where to Try Pelonas:
- Antojitos Tony
- Antojitos Alcapulco

molotes
Where to Try Molotes:
- Antojitos Tony
- Antojitos Alcapulco
tamales

camotes

chiles en nogada

Chiles en Nogada is another seasonal speciality of Puebla, which is typically served in the summer months around Mexico’s Independence Day. The poblano chile is stuffed with meats, fruits, and spices, and smothered in a walnut cream sauce topped with pomegranate seeds, resembling the colors of the Mexican flag. There are a number of places that will serve this dish year round, but to truly appreciate it’s incredible flavors, try to order this when it’s typically served (July – September), and if you’re visiting outside of those months opt for a different seasonal speciality available at that time.
Where to Try Chiles en Nogada:
- Mural de Poblanos is most famous for this dish but only serves it when in season
- Fonda “Cemitas Robert y antojitos Lulú”
- Mesón de Santa Teresa
- Cemitas: oversized sandwiches on a brioche bun with sesame seeds. They are like a torta on steroids.
- Memelas: a thicker tortilla lightly fried and covered in salsa topped with beans, cheese, or meat.
- Chanclas: a wet sandwich filled with meat, avocado, and onion best eaten with a fork and knife because it’s covered in a special red salsa.
If you’ve tried any of these foods leave a comment below letting us know which is your favorite, or if you have any suggestions for other Puebla specialities to try when we return.


Liz & Dennis
ESRV Team
We’re two travel-loving, real estate investing, foodies exploring North America as full-time RV’ers. This blog is where we share our lessons learned, tips and tricks, and favorite places to eat, see, and RV across North America! We hope it helps you find your wanderlust, plan and prepare for RV life, and get out on the road!
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