These tacos are so rich in flavor, not least of all because of the fresh lime, cilantro and salsa you eat with this dish!
Around the corner from my school are two of the most famous mercados in Mexico: 20 de Noviembre and Benito Juarez. When you walk into these markets, you're senses are engulfed in the sight of colorful leather bags, shiny jewelry, traditional clothing and the smells of cooked meats and fresh bread. The food at these markets is delicious and showcases every dish available in Oaxaca, including chapulines. Chapulines translates to "grasshoppers" in English and is a common snack in Mexico. The people here started eating grasshoppers because these insects were ruining corn plants. This led to farmers starting to catch and frying the chapulines . Over time, chefs started adding strong seasonings like chile, lime and my personal favorite, garlic. It may seem strange to eat an insect, but one of the best things about traveling is the ability to expand your concept of "normal." Here, eating chapulines is like eating potato chips in the U.S.A. Benito Juarez also is home to one of the best nieve shops in Oaxaca. Nieve is a sherbert and ice cream mixture unique to Mexico. I have tried unique flavors of nieve such as rose and cactus as well as familiar ones like chocolate and strawberry. I could eat nieve every day because of the many flavors that are on offer here!
Mole is also one of the dishes I ate in Oaxaca's countryside. My school took us to Teotitlan del Valle, a village mainly known for its textile production.
