* Tamales: Cornmeal dough filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables, wrapped in corn husks and steamed.
* Enchiladas: Corn tortillas filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables, rolled up and covered in a chili sauce.
* Tacos: Corn or wheat tortillas filled with meat, fish, or vegetables, and topped with various condiments.
* Quesadillas: Corn tortillas filled with cheese, then folded and grilled.
* Sopes: Thick corn tortillas topped with refried beans, meat, cheese, and vegetables.
* Tostadas: Corn tortillas that are fried or toasted and then topped with various ingredients, such as meat, fish, cheese, or vegetables.
* Elote: Grilled corn on the cob, often topped with cheese, chili powder, and lime juice.
In addition to these dishes, Mexican Independence Day is often celebrated with other foods, such as fresh fruit, ice cream, and churros.