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Among the wide variety of dishes you can try in Toluca, the most popular local fare is red and green chorizo (Mexican sausage), which is made with different types of chiles, pork and natural colorings. During your visit you also can try the chorizo especial (special chorizo), which is prepared with almonds.

Other specialties include pickled vegetables, baked mutton, tuza and charal tamales and pulque (a fermented alcoholic beverage). For dessert, nothing beats the milk candy and sweets prepared with pumpkin seeds. As for alcoholic drinks, you can delight in the moscos, a traditional orange liqueur.