Every trip is accompanied by the typical gastronomy of the place visited. In the city of Durango, a destination that is in itself an extensive work of art, its gastronomy is a true feast.
A Gastronomic heritage full of history and tradition
Durango is built on a vast gastronomic wealth full of nostalgic memories. Here, the variety of products and abundance of livestock combine with local ingredients to create magnificent traditional dishes. Durango’s cuisine blends the magic of nature with the oldest traditions.
The Guadiana Valley and its culinary influence
The gastronomic culture of the Guadiana Valley, in which the city of Durango is located, has been conditioned since its foundation by factors that have given it qualities that, over three centuries, have been maintained and have become part of the city’s cultural heritage.
The abundance of livestock, the recurrent isolation and the extreme climate are the factors that explain the deep-rooted tradition in the consumption of meat, both fresh and dried; the taste for dairy products, from the simplest jocoque, through the homemade roasts, as well as the fondness for aged cheese from the mountain valleys of the state, and more recently, the cheeses produced in the Mennonite colonies that in the first half of the 20th century settled in the state territory.
Or what to say about the homemade preserves that range from sweet to salty, jams, cajetas, tornachiles, dried fruits and vegetables, as well as dried chilies, among which the “chile pasado” stands out, an essential ingredient for the preparation of “Caldillo Durangueño”.
Corn: the basis of everything
All these flavors and aromas are always accompanied by corn, the base of Mexican food culture, and in Durango, its most important variation is found in the traditional gorditas which, filled with one of the countless stews, are the delight of locals and foreigners alike.
Preserves that transcended time
The preserves fruits and vegetables mentioned above, present in the houses of Durangueña, were once important to overcome the sieges that the city was subjected to almost from its foundation until the end of the 19th century. Since then, the traditional Duranguean cuisine has preserved its character and seasoning.
A gastronomic experience for every taste
Enjoy our excellent gastronomy. In the city you will find an endless number of options, ranging from our traditional cuisine, Mexican snacks, grilled meats, as well as international and specialty cuisine.
