GASTRONOMY

The cuisine of Zacatecas is known for its variety and rich flavors. Among the typical dishes you can try are asado de boda (literally wedding barbeque), which is called that because it is commonly served at weddings. It is prepared with small pieces of pork loin and a red ancho chili sauce fried in lard. This dish is often accompanied with Huitzila mezcal, a typical alcoholic beverage from Zacatecas. You can also wash it down with aguamiel (honey water) or tenampa. Other dishes that will please even the most demanding palate are birria de chivo (stewed goat), red pozole, enchiladas, carne adobada (marinated meat) and stuffed gorditas. Popular regional desserts include cocadas (coconut sweets), melcochas (a marshmallow treat), ates de guayaba and membrillo (candied fruits), jamoncillo de leche (a type of milk fudge) and queso de tuna (a sweet made from dried prickly pear).