The 2026 FIFA World Cup has brought millions of international visitors to Mexico. While stadiums, host cities and football naturally attract most of the attention, many travellers discover another side of the country that is just as significant: its cuisine.

Mexican gastronomy is not simply a collection of recipes. It is a cultural tradition that reflects the country’s history, regional diversity and social customs. For generations, meals have played a central role in family life, religious celebrations, local festivals and everyday gatherings. Food is not only prepared to be enjoyed; it is prepared to be shared.

This tradition explains why Mexican cuisine has earned worldwide recognition. In 2010, UNESCO inscribed Traditional Mexican Cuisine on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, recognising not only its ingredients and techniques, but also the cultural practices that surround it.

Across the country, every region has developed its own culinary identity. Ingredients, preparation methods and recipes vary considerably, yet one principle remains remarkably consistent: the table is a place where people come together.

Every Traditional Dish Has Its Own Story

Many of Mexico’s best-known dishes have remained part of everyday life for centuries, each representing a different region and culinary tradition.

Bistec Ranchero is rooted in rural Mexican cooking. Prepared with beef, tomatoes, onions, garlic and fresh chiles, it became a staple of ranch kitchens where simple, fresh ingredients defined everyday meals.

Costillas en Salsa Verde showcase one of Mexico’s most distinctive ingredients: the tomatillo. Combined with green chiles and slow-cooked pork, the dish demonstrates the balance of freshness and depth that characterises much of the country’s cuisine.

Pozole is one of Mexico’s oldest traditional dishes, with origins dating back to pre-Hispanic civilizations. Today it remains closely associated with celebrations, national holidays and family gatherings throughout the country.

Chicken with Mole represents one of the highest expressions of Mexican gastronomy. Mole combines numerous ingredients—including dried chiles, spices, seeds, nuts and chocolate—into a complex sauce that has traditionally been reserved for important celebrations and honoured guests.

Birria, originally from the state of Jalisco, is prepared through slow cooking over several hours until the meat becomes exceptionally tender. It has become one of Mexico’s most recognisable weekend meals and remains closely associated with family Sundays.

Together, these dishes illustrate the remarkable diversity of Mexican cuisine while sharing a common purpose: bringing people together around the table

The Tradition Behind the Team Meal

Long before the hospitality industry adopted the term Team Meal, the principle behind it had long existed in Mexican culture.

Sharing a meal has traditionally been an opportunity to strengthen relationships, welcome guests, celebrate achievements and simply spend time together. Whether among family members, friends or colleagues, the table has always been a place where conversation matters as much as the food itself.

It is a tradition that continues to define everyday life across Mexico

Experience Mexico’s Team Meal Tradition at Big Fun Beach Club

Inspired by this tradition, Big Fun Beach Club serves a different homemade Team Meal every day, celebrating some of Mexico’s most authentic and beloved recipes.

Monday & Tuesday — Bistec Ranchero
Traditional ranch-style beef with tomatoes, onions, garlic and fresh chiles.

Wednesday & Thursday — Pork Ribs in Green Sauce
Slow-cooked pork ribs in a classic tomatillo and green chile sauce.

Friday — Pozole
Mexico’s iconic celebratory soup, served with its traditional fresh garnishes.

Saturday — Chicken with Mole
Tender chicken served with one of Mexico’s most celebrated traditional sauces.

Sunday — Birria
The famous slow-cooked specialty from Jalisco, traditionally enjoyed as a Sunday family meal.

Available daily from 12 PM until sold out  

For visitors exploring Baja California Sur during the World Cup, sharing a traditional Mexican lunch is another way to experience the country’s culture beyond its landscapes and sporting events.

Because in Mexico, every traditional dish tells a story—and every shared meal continues a tradition that has been passed from one generation to the next

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