Desserts from Mexico City
Mexico City is one of the biggest cities in the world, and it has a sweet tooth to match. Street carts, bakeries and cafes keep it supplied from early morning until well past midnight.
What to bake from Mexico City
Where the sweet things are in Mexico City
Mexico City loves churros with thick hot chocolate, and a slice of tres leches cake is the centerpiece of many birthday parties.
Grab a tray and tongs at a panaderia and help yourself to pan dulce, the sweet breads shaped like shells, ears and horns. Churros come fried to order, rolled in cinnamon sugar, with a cup of chocolate for dunking.
Nearby
Questions about desserts from Mexico City
What is pan dulce?
Sweet bread. The best-known is the concha, a soft roll with a crackly sugar topping scored to look like a seashell.
When do people in Mexico City eat churros?
Any time at all. They are a breakfast treat, an afternoon snack and a late-night favorite after an evening out.
