Think Outside The Guac: 8 Authentic Mexican Foods You Must Try This Cinco De Mayo

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If your Mexican food knowledge is limited to Chipotle burritos and “guacamole is extra,” it’s time to blast out of your comfort zone; and what better time than Cinco de Mayo? Mexican cuisine is a complex cornucopia of chile peppers, meats, and cheeses in surprising combinations. (Timid palates need not apply.) Luckily, there’s no shortage of restaurants or markets that cater to south-of-the-border cravings—it’s just a question of whether or not you stick to the same old quesadilla or dare to try something new.

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