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- [Narrator] The first thing about Mexico City
that will grab you is the city's immense sprawl.
The second thing is the food.
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The street food of Mexico City reflects the ingredients
of the entire country and history
that spans hundreds of years.
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In the neighborhood of Juárez,
you can find an ingredient that at first glance,
may seem off-putting; but, it turns out, corn fungus
is a Mexican flavor to be reckoned with.
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(Nicolasa speaks in foreign language)
Head toward the Anthropology Museum
and down a pedestrian walk, and you'll find Ana,
selling Dorilocos, a dish
that certainly lives up to its name.
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(Ana speaks in foreign language)
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A 10 minute cab ride later can find you eating
some of the best octopus you've ever had.
You can't miss this vendor
because his cart takes up half the sidewalk.
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(Diego speaks in foreign language)
In the neighborhood of Hipódromo,
there is one street corner you can't miss
because the tortas here are said to be some
of the best in the city. (upbeat music)
(Perla speaks in foreign language)
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Down in the Historic Center, there is a block
jam-packed with vendors, but B-line it
to Fany's stand for her take on the tlacoyo.
It's a traditional Mexican street snack.
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(Fany speaks in a foreign language)
(Fany laughs)
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And finally, back in Juárez,
a man named Francisco Solis has a stand
with a few stools and a dish that you can smell
from blocks away. (chill guitar music)
(Francisco speaks in foreign language)
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