Tlayudas

Tlayudas are the largest street food on this list, measuring 30-40 cm across, and they cost just $2.50-$4.00 per serving—making them cheaper than the typical rival taco. Made from heirloom corn and toasted on a comal until semi-crisp, these oval tortillas are layered with asiento (unrefined pork fat), refried black beans, tasajo (dried beef), and Oaxacan string cheese. Oaxaca's local ingredients include seven distinct mole varieties and artisan mezcal, earning the state the title "Culinary Capital of Mexico" by the James Beard Foundation. Compared to #9 Barbacoa, Tlayudas offer 50% more ingredients per bite and a crunchier texture, making them a superior choice for adventurous eaters.