Uncovering the Top Mexican Food Trends for 2021

Many families constantly search for meal inspiration, and one of the best ways is to look toward trendy tastes for new options to add to the menu. One of the country’s top Hispanic food brands, Cacique, tapped culinary experts and chefs Aarón Sánchez, Bricia Lopez and Santiago Gomez to curate the third annual “What’s Next in Mexican Cuisine” trends forecast uncovering popular avors, techniques and dishes to expect in the coming year.

“One way we can all honor the impact of Latin culture in America is through food,” Sánchez said. “One easy step you can take to connect with a culture is by using authentic ingredients, like in this Chorizo Ragu with Cheesy Toast, which uses three staple Mexican ingredients – queso fresco, crema Mexicana and chorizo. It’s inspired by my prediction that Mexican comfort foods and deep, rich sauces made from scratch will rise in popularity.”

Consider these top Mexican food trends for 2021 according to Sánchez, Lopez and Gomez along with ndings from a survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Cacique:

The bread baking craze of 2020 will now include homemade corn and our tortillas with 55 of Americans reaching for masa harina, our and tortilla presses to make their own. Americans have a thirst for dehydrated chiles with varieties ranging from pasillas to anchos set to become more popular in American kitchens.

Dried chiles, beans and cheeses such as queso fresco will nd their way into more American kitchens as people adopt a “from scratch” approach and back-to-basics techniques.

Coziness, meet Cozumel as Mexican comfort foods reign supreme and people gravitate toward nostalgic “homemade” style favorites like enchiladas.

Get ready to dive into deep, rich sauces, including mole, which will continue to grow in popularity.

Salsa macha will share the spotlight thanks to exploration of the breadth of salsa varieties that exist within Mexican cuisine.

Food exploration will satisfy Americans’ wanderlust as 55 plan to travel less in 2021, and the same percentage report they’re looking to learn the stories behind famous Mexican recipes.

To find more trend-inspired recipes, visit caciqueinc.com.