The season of celebration, colors, culture, and of course, flavors is just around the corner. If you’re looking for things to do in Mexico in September, an excellent idea is to embark on a gastronomic route to celebrate the patriotic festivities the right way — with a full stomach and a happy heart.
Typical Mexican dishes for September 15th — such as pozole, cecina, and tamales — aren’t just delicious; they’re also a way to connect with our roots and history. Cooking or tasting these flavors is like traveling through time and reconnecting with the essence of who we are.
Getting to know each region’s flavors will help you create unforgettable memories with your family and/or friends. So this Independence Day weekend, take the opportunity to visit the destinations in Mexico that are internationally recognized for their traditional cuisine. Want to find out which ones and plan your next getaway? Keep reading!
The 5 best cities and their food to experience September 15th
In each of these destinations, you’ll findtypical September 15th that goes beyond pozole. Here are some of the most representative:
1. Puebla
It stands out for its traditional chile en nogada, known for representing the colors of Mexico’s flag with its ingredients: poblano pepper, ground meat, and the classic nogada sauce made with Castilian walnut, milk, cream, and dried fruits, among others.
This dish is enjoyed especially during the patriotic festivities, coinciding with pomegranate season. Its origin dates to 1821 and it’s believed to have been created by the Augustinian nuns of the Santa Mónica convent in Puebla. A combination of history, technique, and flavor.
2. Oaxaca
Here you’ll find its seven typical moles: black, red, yellow, green, coloradito, estofado, and chichilo; as well as others like mole de caderas or chicatana. Among the ingredients, your palate will delight in chiles endemic to the region, like chilhuacle.
The city of Oaxaca has become a frequent destination for those planning trips during the patriotic festivities, since its flavors connect us with our pre-Hispanic origins. Every dish is a celebration of the land, community, and fire.
3. Michoacán
Another culinary gem is Morelia, Michoacán, a land full of flavors and considered the ideological cradle of Independence. The city, formerly called Valladolid, was the scene of the Junta de Valladolid in 1550, one of the meetings where the fight for independence was planned.
So, dive into Mexico’s history by including this destination in your itinerary. Don’t forget to try the traditional sopa tarasca: a broth made with beans, tomato, chiles, and other ingredients, served with fried tortillas, cream, cheese, and avocado. Warm, comforting, and full of identity.
4. Guanajuato
Another experience you shouldn’t miss is visiting Guanajuato during the patriotic festivities. Besides being the place where key events occurred, like the Taking of the Alhóndiga de Granaditas, there are also fireworks, civic events, and of course traditional food.
Enchiladas mineras are one of the must-tries. They’re famous for their filling of shredded pork, potatoes, carrots, and chiles: a mix of flavors that, for years, fed miners—the city’s main economic activity. Eating them honors that history.
5. Mexico City
And finally, don’t hesitate to experience the Grito de Independencia in Mexico City. During this season, the capital’s Zócalo fills with color – and above all, flavor – with hundreds of stands of Mexican antojitos like the pambazo: a dish similar to a torta, made with a bread called pan bazo, soaked in guajillo chile sauce and filled with different stews.
The most traditional is chorizo with potatoes, seared on a griddle until crispy. Ideal for eating standing up, among music, lights, and mariachis.
Plan your patriotic getaway with FAVC
If your mouth’s already watering, this is the ideal time to plan your Independence Day weekend getaway. Best of all, if you’ve got a FAVC membership, you’ll enjoy perks designed to make your trip comfortable, practical, and full of flavor.
Remember that, with your membership, Club members can stay at all Fiesta Americana hotels and resorts and enjoy benefits like preferential rates on tours, culinary experiences, or transportation services like car rentals. This season is perfect for planning a trip that blends rest, culture, and the flavors that have marked our history.
And if following your palate is your thing, don’t forget to check out this guide to typical Mexican food in tourist destinations, where you’ll surely find more than 10 reasons to pack your suitcase and take the whole family to enjoy.
In the end, beyond the dishes and destinations, what really makes this season special is the chance to reconnect with what’s ours: our customs, our family recipes, and the flavors that make us feel at home.
So this September, don’t overthink it: pack your bags, gather your family, and set out on a gastronomic route that takes you to the heart of Mexico.