5 delicious antojitos recipes from around the world
Authentic Yucatecan panuchos are delightful corn tortillas with a pocket filled with refried beans, lightly fried until puffed and crispy, then generously topped with shredded turkey or chicken, vibrant pickled red onions (often with habanero for a kick), and creamy avocado slices. A true taste of Yucatan's street food culture.
Oaxacan stuffed corn torpedoes - masa dough wrapped around a savory filling and deep-fried to a golden crisp. A popular street food from Oaxaca, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Authentic Mexican sopes are delicious, thick corn masa bases with slightly pinched edges, designed to hold a generous amount of toppings like refried beans, seasoned meat, fresh cheese, and vibrant salsa. They are a quintessential 'antojito' or Mexican street food snack.
Sandal-shaped masa flatbreads – thick, oval masa bases topped generously with refried beans, savory carne asada, vibrant salsa verde, cooling crema, and crumbled queso fresco. A quintessential Mexico City street food delight.
Authentic Puebla-style chalupas, featuring small, thick, boat-shaped masa tortillas that are fried until golden and crispy, then generously topped with shredded meat, vibrant salsas, and fresh onion. These are a beloved Mexican antojito (snack or appetizer).
