Best Mexican STREET FOOD in MICHOACAN, MEXICO | KING OF CARNITAS + Gaspacho on STEROIDS

We're in the state of Michoacan, Mexico a place which is synonymous with carnitas, avocados and a strong indigenous food culture. In this video we take you on a massive Michoacan street food tour. We travel from Morelia to Quiroga a town famous for its carnitas- pork slow cooked in lard. Here we eat carnitas from Don Jaime Ayala who locals say make the BEST carnitas. His 5th generation family business is so popular and we can see why- the carnitas are sensational. We then head back to Morelia the capital city and take you on a street food tour of the city. From the famous gaspacho and enchiladas to a dish called morisqueta that is the definition of ugly delicious! We hope you enjoy this massive Michoacan street food tour.

What we ate and where we ate it:

1. Carnitas at Don Jaime Ayala's stall outside Plaza Don Vasco, Centro, Segundo, 58420 Quiroga, Michoacán. Get there early (we arrived at around 10:00am) Don Jaime is often sold out by 12:30pm.

2. Gaspachos from Gaspachos El Guero de la Merced, Andrés Quintana Roo 192, Centro histórico de Morelia, 58000 Morelia, Mich. Open daily 10:30am to 8:00pm.

3. Enchiladas placera at Antojitos Mexicanos "Carmelita", Centro histórico de Morelia, 58000 Morelia, Michoacán. Open daily 9:00am to midnight.

4. Guanabana (soursop) paleta at Paleteria Y Neveria La Michoacana, Centro histórico de Morelia, 58000 Morelia, Michoacán.

5. Morisqueta at Tostadas Apatzingan, Narciso Mendoza 37, Centro histórico de Morelia, 58000 Morelia, Mich. Open 10:30am to 8:00pm daily except Sunday where they close at 7:15pm.

Best Mexican STREET FOOD in MICHOACAN, MEXICO | KING OF CARNITAS + Gaspacho on STEROIDS

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We’re Thomas and Sheena, food and travel fiends. We travel full time, hunting for the BEST local food in the world to showcase via our YouTube videos. Food is a window into a country's culture and one of the most exciting ways to get to know a place.

We're all about eating what and where the locals eat. You won't find food that's been created merely to be social media worthy on here- no rainbow bagels, gold leaf soft serves- just genuine, authentic food that tastes incredible.

From street food to mom and pop restaurants, we want to show you the best and most authentic food we find on our travels.

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[ChasingaPlate]

Hi gang, thanks to everyone who tuned into our Live Stream over the weekend. We loved chatting to you all! And a huge thanks to everyone who sent us beautiful, thoughtful, generous gifts through PayPal, Superchat or who became Patrons- because of you guys we can now upgrade our audio woo hoo! We’re so appreciative of this community- love you guys! Hope you enjoy this one. T & S x

[alessiab]

This Mexico series is simply mind blowing 👌😋🥰

[heribertocornelio]

Thank you for showing the world how wonderful Michoacán Mexico is.

[bobguenther]

Oh wow! My favorite food and saw the title King of Carnitas! Great video guys. Thanks for sharing!

[FoodandFootprints]

Been looking forward to seeing the famous carnitas from Michoacán!

[Evy_-wune]

When I used to live in Morelia, i LOVED going to the puestesitos de comida, the bomb, I love Michoacán food 🖤

[TheMamuchos]

No click bait! Real, local food! That’s what we love about your channel!

Thanks for staying true to yourselves ❤️

[CarmenSanchez-wcgx]

U guys covered my 3 favorite foods all time. Morisqueta, carnitas y enchiladas. Excellent video. Arriba Michoacan.😋💯

[alesita_vlogs]

Finally!!!! Morisueta is very traditional Michoacan food and no one ever gives it the attention it deserves, its very popular because its ingredients are very affordable it doesn’t always come with meat lol it was a special treat when i was younger to have it with meat !! Thank you for loving my country and my home state Michoacan 😘

[DelightfulTravellers]

This is the food tour of our dreams. We're such fans of Mexican but this video takes it to a whole other level guys. Well done! 👌- Trevor

[TheMamuchos]

Wow you guys are really getting to enjoy Mexico and its most traditional and authentic food
Totally worth it to go 45 km outside the city

[TheMamuchos]

Wow the tortillas are being fried with the sauce, and my mouth is watering just by looking how the lady makes the enchiladas
Such a wonderful plate there!

[beeohel]

The fruit salad and the mix plate would be my favorite again another awesome video love how ye go to the rustic parts God bless ye both love from 🇮🇪☘️😘👏

[rafaeltorres]

😋Thanks for sharing this video from my home state. Michoacán 🥑🇲🇽😋

[topc]

I've never been to mexico myself but my whole family is from michoacan🇲🇽 Good to see where my roots come from 💯

[AyariPalencia]

I just discovered your channel and I just love it. I happy that you went to Michoacan. My family is from there and it just has great food and cultura

[AlexGarcia-qccj]

Ah Michoacán, the land of avocados and carnitas. All of my family is from there too. I'm really glad you enjoyed the food there!

[javiermeza]

Am from Colombia but the best food in the world is from Mexico, just came back from visiting about 15 states in Mexico that country is pure

[carriephilbrick]

This Mexican food series is amazing! I love that you recognize the not so ‘instagramable’ foods as well. And Sheena, love that banana top!

[nicoleescobarr]

i have been commenting so much, but I showed my husband y’alls channel and he loved this one❤️ he is from Morelia Michoacán and he got sad because he hasn’t been there in such long time and he really misses the food and his país, saludos from GA☺️