Meal Schedule

  

1. Breakfast

A light breakfast eaten first thing in the morning - perhaps just coffee, hot chocolate or atole (a thick hot drink that is made with corn, rice or oats) and sweet bread or fruit.

2. Heavy Breakfast

This is a heavy breakfast or brunch, usually eaten sometime between 9 am and noon. This morning meal may consist of an egg or meat dish, or a dish made with fried tortillas and a spicy sauce such as chilaquiles or enchiladas.

                

3. Main Meal

Generally eaten between 2 and 4 pm, it is the main meal of the day. It may consist of several courses, including soup or salad, a main dish and dessert. It is often accompanied by a fruit flavored water.

 

4. Final Meal of the Day

For many Mexicans the final meal of the day may consist of just a hot drink and some bread, but it could also be a nice meal eaten in a restaurant, or a chance to try out some authentic Mexican tacos at a street stand. This meal is usually eaten between 7 and 9 pm, though customs may vary throughout the country.

 

5. Snacks

These are different terms that are used to refer to snacks and you'll find plenty to snack on as you go about your day in Mexico. Botanas generally accompany drinks and can be as simple as salted peanuts or nachos and salsa. An antojo is a craving and antojitos satisfy those cravings for yummy Mexican snacks - these vary regionally throughout Mexico