Some Nuevoleonense specialties include:
Arracheras - Flank steak served with tortillas and carmelized onions , similar to what is called fajitas north of the border.
Cabrito - Young goat prepared a number of different ways-- wood roasted a la lena, cooked in beer en cerveza, or in ancho chili sauce en chile ancho.
Chicharrones de Móntemorelos - Pork cracklings prepared in the unique style of the city of Montemorelos.
Lengua de res en pipián - Beef tongue cooked in a sauce made of pumpkin seeds.
Leche quemada - A carmelized milk candy for which the region is famous. Look for glorias de Linares, a pecan flavored version from Linares.
Machacado con huevos - Dried, shredded beef with eggs.
Sopa de col y queso - Cheese cabbage soup.
