Avocado
Creamy fruit with rough skin and green flesh, a symbol of Mexican gastronomy. The base of guacamole, a filling for tacos and tostadas. The Hass variety is preferred for its rich flavour and buttery texture.
Estimated retail price
~£1.25 / each
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Avocado, part of the vegetables section of the Mexican pantry, appears in more than 20 recipes in our collection, including Tlalpeño Broth, Tortilla Soup and Mexican Chorizo Tacos. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes with Avocado
Sopas Y CaldosTlalpeño Broth
Sopas Y CaldosTortilla Soup
TacosMexican Chorizo Tacos
SaucesTraditional Guacamole
Street FoodOaxacan Tlayudas
StewsMexican Shredded Beef Salad
Street FoodPuebla-Style Sandwich
Street FoodPig's Feet Tostadas
SeafoodCeviche Tostadas
Street FoodMilanesa Torta
Street FoodCrispy Rolled Tacos (Taquitos Dorados)
Street FoodSincronizadas (Mexican Pressed Tortilla Sandwich)
Street FoodSalbutes
Sopas Y CaldosCaldo Xóchitl (Clear Mexican Chicken Broth)
SeafoodCeviche de Pescado (Mexican Fish Ceviche)
Street FoodPanuchos
SeafoodGreen Aguachile
SeafoodBlack Aguachile
StewsChicken Mixiote
MeatsTasajo Oaxaqueno (Oaxacan Salt-Cured Beef)
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Avocado?
Avocado is used in more than 20 recipes in our collection, such as Tlalpeño Broth and Tortilla Soup. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Avocado in the UK?
You can buy Avocado online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
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