The Ultimate Showdown: Greatest Mexican Food of All Time

Welcome to the Mexican Food league, where we’re ranking the dishes Americans know, love, and occasionally argue about over bottomless chips and salsa. This isn’t a list of rare, authentic recipes you’d find in the heart of Oaxaca — it’s the version of Mexican food that’s taken root in the U.S. Think tacos, enchiladas, tamales, burritos, queso, guacamole, and nachos — the staples that dominate restaurant menus and game-day spreads. Purists may argue about what’s truly authentic, but here the debate is about which dish has captured America’s heart (and stomach). So grab your favorite combo plate, pile on the hot sauce, and cast your vote. Will tacos take the crown, or does queso finally get the respect it deserves?