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Mexican Antojitos: Mexican Street Food

Mexican Antojitos: 25 Mexican Street Food to Try

November 15, 2023

Cheap and ridiculously good, Mexican antojitos are an integral part of the country’s culinary culture. Here our guide to Mexican street food.

To truly understand Mexican cuisine, you need to first try Mexican street food, also known as antojitos. They’re usually cheap, bite-sized, and perfect to eat on the go. Mexican antojitos are found EVERYWHERE – at street side taco carts or eateries on every street corner, square, or market whether in big cities or tiny villages. Honestly, you can’t ever go hungry in Mexico!

I’m a self-acclaimed foodie born and raised in Guanajuato, Mexico, so trust me when I say I know a thing or two about Mexican street food. Come join me as we hit the streets and suss out the best Mexican antojitos worth trying on your next trip to Mexico!

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Table of Contents

  • What are Mexican Antojitos?
  • 25 Mexican Antojitos You Have to Try
    • 1. Guacamole
    • 2. Elote
    • 3. Nachos
    • 4. Empanada or Paste
    • 5. Taco
      • Taco al Pastor
      • Taco de Carnitas 
      • Taco de Sirloin 
      • Taco de Chorizo 
      • Taco Gobernador 
    • 6. Sope
    • 7. Gordita
    • 8. Tostada
    • 9. Quesadilla
    • 10. Enchiladas
    • 11. Burrito
    • 12. Torta
      • Torta Ahogada
      • Torta de Cochinita Pibil
      • Torta Cubanas
    • 13. Flauta
  • Mexican Antojitos from Oaxaca
    • 14. Tlayuda
  • Mexican Antojitos from Puebla
    • 15. Chile Relleno
    • 16. Chile en Nogada
    • 17. Chalupas Poblanas
  • Mexican Antojitos from Yucatan
    • 18. Papadzules
    • 19. Salbutes
    • 20. Cochinita Pibil
    • 21. Panuchos
    • 22. Molotes
  • Mexican Antojitos from Mexico City
    • 23. Gringas
    • 24. Huarache
    • 25. Tlacoyos
    • What are Your Favorite Mexican Antojitos?

What are Mexican Antojitos?

The word “antojito” translates to mean little cravings or whims.  Mexican antojitos are usually small bites enjoyed on the streets, between meals. Because most Mexicans eat lunch late (sometime between 2 and 4pm), they often get hungry between breakfast time and lunch. That’s when they stop by a streetside cart and grab some Mexican antojitos to curb their craving.

To tell if a street food vendor is good, just look at how many people eat there. Good street stalls always serve the “vitamin T”, which stands for tacos, tortas, tamales, and tostadas (all of which are Antojitos Mexicanos). But beyond the T-family, there are a lot more antojitos worth trying when you’re in Mexico.

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Hi, I’m Nellie — a lifelong traveler, book author, and adventurous mum. In 2021, we moved our home base to San Miguel de Allende, and absolutely fell in love with Mexico. I created this blog to share my love for Mexico; read more here.

What are Mexican Antojitos


25 Mexican Antojitos You Have to Try

1. Guacamole

There’s a reason why guacamole is so famous around the world, and that’s because it’s so delicious. The nutritious and delicious mishmash of squashed avocados and diced onions and tomatoes is such a popular snack for Mexicans. In Mexico, Guacamole is not only an appetizer you can enjoy with tortilla chips; it’s also used as a dressing for tacos, tostadas, and other dishes. 

mexican snacks - guacamole

2. Elote

Corn is a staple of Mexican cuisine, and of course, it’s eaten in many different forms. An elote preparado or “prepared corn” is a Mexican antojito you can find in almost every corner — it’s essentially a corn on a stick covered in mayo, cheese, chili powder, and sour cream. There’s also a less messy version known as an esquite or elote en vaso (corn in a cup), where you have the same ingredients but with the kernels cooked in butter and salt.

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3. Nachos

Probably the best known Mexican antojito, nachos are an all-time favorite worldwide. In case you don’t know this dish, it’s basically tortilla chips covered in fried frijole beans, grilled cheese, and pico de gallo (diced tomatos, onions, and cilantro). The authentic nachos in Mexico usually just have those toppings; when you see them topped with guacamole and jalapeño chili pepper, you’ll know those are more American than Mexican.

mexican snacks - nachos

4. Empanada or Paste

Mexico has its version of empanadas, a type of baked turnover consisting of pastry and filling. Empanadas usually come with minced meat or cheese, but some patisseries in Mexico also serve sweet empanadas stuffed with dulce de leche or sweet and spicy pumpkin paste. In the state of Hidalgo, you’ll find famous pastes that are similar to empanadas and stuffed with a wide variety of preparations, from mole to fruit jam.

See also  Popular Mexican Foods: 50 Best Mexican Dishes to Try in Mexico
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5. Taco

Tacos are probably the most famous Mexican antojitos, and you’ll find them topped with all kinds of meat and stews. One thing is for sure, real tacos are very different from the crunchy taco-shell version of Tex-Mex restaurants; they are usually served on warm, soft corn or wheat tortilla and topped simply with meat, onions and cilantro.

Here are the most popular kinds of tacos:

Taco al Pastor

This is the most popular kind of taco in the central highlands of Mexico (like Guanajuato and Mexico City). The tortilla is topped with pork meat marinated with a special dressing called adobo and grilled on a kebab-style spit. The most traditional taco places will include a slice of pineapple in their taco al pastor. 

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Taco de Carnitas 

Carnitas, literally meaning “little meats”, are made by braising or simmering pork until soft and then fried up in its own juices and lard. They’re then chopped into small pieces of meat, resulting in a heavenly mix of melt-in-your-mouth meat, fat, and crispy fried pieces. While they originated in the state of Michoacán, they are found everywhere in Mexico.

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Taco de Sirloin 

Sirloin tacos are hugely popular in the northern regions of Mexico like Sinaloa, Sonora, and Nuevo León (you should visit Monterrey and try their famous tacos de carne asada). They’re made with grilled sirloin beef, cut to strips, on flour tortillas. The chargrilled flavor of the sirloin is unbeatable!

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Taco de Chorizo 

Chorizo is a spicy pork sausage, and it has a smoky flavor that I love. There are different kinds of chorizo according to the spices they use to make it: red (the most popular), green, and black. The sausage is usually chopped into minced pieces and generously spread on tortilla.

mexican antojitos - Taco de Chorizo 

Taco Gobernador 

Taco gobernador is essentially a taco with grilled shrimps and melted cheese. There are variations to tacos gobernador all over the Pacific coast of Mexico, where seafood is a staple. It first originated in Sinaloa; legend has it that in 1987, the chefs at Los Arcos in Mazatlan invented these tacos to impress the governor of Sinaloa, who was visiting them. T

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6. Sope

Imagine transforming a corn tortilla into a little plate and putting your favorite stew on it —  that’s a sope. Sopes come with a wide variety of stews, from beans with cheese to chicken in green sauce. They’re small, so if you can, try many of them to taste the different variations.

mexican antojitos - sope

7. Gordita

Gorditas can be described as a “chubby” tortilla stuffed with a stew, resembling a pouch. They can be fried or grilled on a comal (griddle) and stuffed with chicharrón. Gorditas Doña Tota is the country’s most famous franchise focused on this kind of antojito. You can find it in many food courts; they’re 100% delicious.

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8. Tostada

A tostada is a fried, crunchy tortilla topped with all kinds of things. Many restaurants will offer this Mexican antojito as an appetizer. If you go to a contemporary seafood restaurant, tostadas are the star of the show and can range from caramelized shrimp tostadas to aguachile tostadas. 

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9. Quesadilla

There’s a big discussion in Mexico about quesadillas. Most of the country says that the name implies the inclusion of cheese (queso) inside the tortilla, but it can have other ingredients. However, in Mexico City, a quesadilla doesn’t have cheese unless you ask for it. Quesadillas are simple but delicious; and you can have them in any Mexican restaurant.

See also  25 Traditional Mexican Desserts and Sweets to Try
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10. Enchiladas

Enchiladas are easy to make, but it will take you longer to eat than most Mexican antojitos. This dish is made up of corn tortillas rolled around a filling and covered with a savory sauce. The tortillas are filled with various ingredients, including meats, cheese, beans, potatoes, vegetables, or combinations. Enchiladas are also a popular Mexican breakfast dish and are sure to fill you up for the day!

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11. Burrito

Burritos are more common in northern Mexican states like Sinaloa and Sonora, and they are made by rolling a big flour tortilla around fried mashed beans, cheese, chicken, beef, pork, vegetables, and cream. Sonora has a type of burritos called “percherones” which are bigger than regular burritos but very savory.

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12. Torta

A torta is a sandwich made with a special bread called “bolillo” and they can have many kinds of food inside, like ham, beef, cheese, and vegetables. You can find different kinds of tortas, and some of them are very famous, for example: 

Torta Ahogada

The most famous dish in Guadalajara is the torta ahogada, a torta that’s literally drowned in salsa. It’s best enjoyed on the streets, but it can get real messy. One of the best things to do in Guadalajara is try the torta ahogada at Taquería Los Faroles and La Chata de Guadalajara (go early to avoid the long lines!).

mexican antojitos - torta ahogada

Torta de Cochinita Pibil

This is my favorite torta! Many taquerias that sell cochiita pibil will also sell tortas de cochinita pibil, so if you prefer bread instead of tortilla, try this delicious antojito.

mexican antojitos - torta de cochinita pibil

Torta Cubanas

This might be the most complex kind of torta. Unlike what its name implies, it’s not Cuban. The sandwich has includes different kinds of meat and makes for a full meal.

mexican antojitos - torta cubana

13. Flauta

A flauta is a crunchy version of tacos, shaped like a flute. It’s made by rolling a tortilla around potato cubes, cheese, chicken breast, or some other type of meat and then deeo-frying it. It’s then topped with cabbage, lettuce, cream, and more cheese, and you can also add some spicy sauce. Flautas are usually served with a cup of hot chicken broth, so you can pour them over or dip them in it.

mexican antojitos - flauta


Mexican Antojitos from Oaxaca

14. Tlayuda

Oaxaca is famous for its cuisine, and tlayudas may be its most popular Mexican antojito. Tlayudas are huge corn tortillas with cheese, beans, meat, and other ingredients. Akin to a Mexican version of pizza, it’s perfect for sharing with others. It’s also a popular Mexican breakfast dish. One of the best things to do in Oaxaca is having a tlayuda in the bustling Mercado 20 de Noviembre.

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Mexican Antojitos from Puebla

15. Chile Relleno

Traditionally from Puebla, chile relleno is essentially a big green chile pepper (also known as chile poblano) stuffed with minced meat and cheese.; breaded and deep fried to golden perfection. The chile is actually not spicy and the stuffing gives it amazing flavors.

mexican antojitos - chile relleno

16. Chile en Nogada

This is a national dish of Mexico as it showcases the colors of the flag brightly, and it brings a fantastic combination of flavors to the table. This dish is similar to chile relleno, but the pepper is stuffed with picadillo (minced meat) and covered with a walnut-based cream sauce called nogada; it’s then decorated with pomegranate seeds to give it more color.

street food in mexico - chile en nogada

17. Chalupas Poblanas

These antojitos are very similar to sopes but easier to make, and they’re a traditional dish from Puebla. The magic of chalupas lies in what kind of salsa is used to make them. Chalupas are relatively small, but you can have more than one and try different combinations of salsas and topping ingredients.

mexican antojitos - chalupas poblanas


Mexican Antojitos from Yucatan

18. Papadzules

Originally from Yucatán, papadzules are similar to enchiladas, but feature different toppings. The tortilla is previously dipped in a sauce made with pumpkin seeds, filled with hard boiled eggs, and covered with a salsa made of pepper and tomatoes. Perfect for a hearty breakfast! If you’re heading to Merida, here are some things you can do in Yucatán.

See also  25 Mexican Breakfast Dishes to Try
mexican antojitos - papadzules

19. Salbutes

Yucatán also has a unique traditional dish made up of a puffed deep fried tortilla topped with lettuce, sliced avocado, pulled chicken or turkey, tomato and pickled red onion. What makes it unique is that the chicken (or pork) is stewed in orange juice and axiote (a Yucatan spice commonly used by Mayans in their cooking). They’re so tasty you’re going to want to have more than one.

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20. Cochinita Pibil

Cochinita Pibil is also traditionally from Yucatán, and it’s well known throughout Mexico. It is essentially pork meat slow cooked with orange juice and axiote and other spices. “Cochinita” means piglet, and “pibil” comes from the name of the kind of earth oven they were traditionally cooked in. If you’re ever in Merida, be sure to try the cochinita pibil at Manjar Blanca (featured on Netflix).

mexican antojitos - cochinita pibil

21. Panuchos

Panuchos are another popular antojito from Yucatán, and they consist of a refried tortilla stuffed with black beans and topped with cabbage, chicken or turkey, tomato, onion, and avocado. It’s similar to a gordita, resembling a pouch; the only thing that makes it different is that it’s also topped with lots of ingredients.

mexican antojitos - panuchos

22. Molotes

Molotes are typically served as appetizers, and they resemble empanadas as well as croquetas. The pastry is made up of plantain dough or corn masa, sometimes blended with mashed potatoes, and stuffed with various ingredients, then fried in lard or oil. They’ll leave you wanting more!

mexican antojitos - molotes


Mexican Antojitos from Mexico City

23. Gringas

A gringo/gringa is how Mexican people refer to Americans, but this dish is not American at all. Gringas are like quesadillas but with your favorite kind of beef or meat. They’re easy to make, so cheesy and gooey. The gringa de pastor and the gringa de chorizo are my favorites; most taquerias have them.

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24. Huarache

The word “huarache” means “sandal” and this antojito is shaped like one. The thick base is made of corn dough and pinto beans, and topped with salsa, lettuce, onion, potato, and other vegetables in pieces; it can have beef or chicken, and the finishing touch is some cheese. There’s a wide variety of huarache types, but the base is always the same.

mexican antojitos - huarache

25. Tlacoyos

This is one of the most traditional dishes of Mexican cuisine and they’re elongated tortillas stuffed with beans or requeson (a type of cheese). If you’re visiting Mexico City, be sure to try tlacoyos at the Zócalo. Every traditional market in the city will have them. We suggest trying the ones with chicharrón.

mexican antojitos - molote


What are Your Favorite Mexican Antojitos?

Mexican antojitos are perhaps the most loved and commonly eaten foods in our day-to-day life. Eating Mexican antojitos is the best way to understand Mexican food culture and gastronomic traditions.

Have you tried any of the Mexican antojitos on this list? Which are your favorite Mexican street food? Let us know in the comments field below!

For those who are planning to travel more of Mexico, check out other articles I’ve written on Mexico:

  • 50 Popular Mexican Foods
  • 25 Mexican Breakfast Dishes to Try
  • 25 Traditional Mexican Desserts & Sweets
  • 30 Mexico Fun Facts
  • 15 Best Mayan Ruins in Mexico
  • 20 Safest Cities in Mexico
  • 30 Pueblos Mágicos in Mexico to Visit
  • Oaxaca Road Trip: My 10-Day Oaxaca Itinerary
  • 10-Day Yucatan Itinerary
  • 10-Day Guanajuato Itinerary
  • 10-Day Copper Canyon Itinerary

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  • Hana
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    Your blog is truly awesome, with great explanations about every bite of Mexican cuisine. It’s useful for everyone to taste Mexican street food flavors.

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  • Everyone talks about South of Spain but have you heard of these beautiful beach towns in Costa Blanca on the eastern coast? 

I lived in Spain for 7+ years (my husband is from here) and we’ve been to many beach destinations all over the South of Spain but they can get really busy. 🌊

We love how glorious and quiet the beaches and historic towns here are at this time of the year! These spots are just 1-1.5 hours from Valencia and Alicante, easily accessible by car or bus. 🏝️

📍 Altea — Voted the most beautiful old town in Spain, topped by a stunning cathedral 

📍Calpe — A laidback beach town dominated by the iconic monolith, Peñon de Ifach

📍 Javea — Quaint village surrounded by stunning coves, sea cliffs and beachfront restaurants 

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  • 20 years on, we’re still traveling hand-in-hand… now with our kid in tow! Life would probably look very different if I hadn’t gone on exchange, met my husband, and got hooked to travel. 🌏

Funny how a small decision can make a huge difference in life. So glad I chose this path — I wouldn’t have it any other way! 

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  • We’re staying at an Airbnb in Calpe, Spain, that’s an actual architectural masterpiece. I’m pretty convinced this was the inspiration behind The Squid Game 🦑. 

Even though it looks like a fortress or a labyrinth, La Muralla Roja (The Red Wall in English) is an apartment complex designed by Ricardo Bofill (@BofillArquitectura) in 1968 and built in 1973. It houses 50 homes that are interconnected by bridges and patios.

[Pssst… Comment SQUID and I’ll send you a link to this Airbnb!]

The exterior’s various shades of red contrast with the landscape while the patios and stairs are painted light blue, indigo and violet to blend with the sky and the sea.

My kid especially loved the complex structure of the buildings. We spent hours getting lost in the labyrinth and exploring every nook and cranny.

Would you stay here?

👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 

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  • Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums out there!!! 🌸💐🌺

This Mother’s Day, we got to celebrate on the gorgeous beaches of Calpe and Javea in Costa Blanca, Spain 🇪🇸. 

We’re here in Spain to visit family and getting some paperwork done. I think we’ve chosen the best time of the year to come — it’s been sunny, balmy and uncrowded here on the coast. 😎

We lived in Spain for years, but it’s my first time in Calpe and Javea, so am excited to explore somewhere new to me! Follow along on our journey! 

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I might be biased as my husband is from Spain and I lived in Spain for 7+ years… but I think Spain has the best food in the world! 🇪🇸 🍷🥘🍤🫒 Our recent trip back to Spain felt like a culinary journey, where we had all of our favorite dishes (mine’s seafood!) and probably ate more than we should. We had paella in Valencia where it was meant to be eaten, fresh mussels right on the beach, perfectly grilled octopus just off the grill, tangy snails in Madrid, and way too many tapas to count. We ate our way through Madrid, Calpe and Valencia and returned back to Mexico with our stomachs and hearts full. 📌Save this list for your next trip to Spain! Madrid Arroceria d’stapa — the best arroz con bogavante (lobster rice) I’ve ever had! @Txapelamadrid — amazing pintxos and traditional txakoli from northern Spain @Loscaracolesdeamadeo — excellent snails and old-school vibes @Cavabaja17 — yummy tapas in lively La Latina Calpe/Javea @Safra.calpe — amazing seafood on the beachfront of Playa de Fossa @costamarifach — great prices, comfort food at the base of the Calpe peñon @Calabandida — set right on the marina, their black-ink fideua was to die for! @Lulubeachclub — stylish joint with gourmet food and man-made ‘beach’ @Calaclemence1 — hip, lively spot perched over Cala Portitxol Valencia Mercat Central — Touristy but excellent jamon, fruit and oysters El Paeller — Amazing paellana valenciana (with rabbit and chicken) Osteria Pedrin — The freshest oysters Ive ever had! 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Spain with kids | Spain food | Where to eat in Madrid | Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #spainwithkids #spanishfood #wheretoeatmadrid #madridfood #wheretoeatvalencia #valenciarestaurants #familytravel #travelwithkids
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A few summers ago, Alberto and I spent 2 blissful weeks in Greece, just the two of us. And it was truly magical! ☀️🔱🏛🧿🌊🧜🏻‍♀️🇬🇷 Sailing the Ionian Sea with @yachtgetaways, we spent our days snorkeling, paddle boarding and exploring gorgeous Greek towns. For the first time in years, we actually had time to nap, read and simply do nothing. 🤿🛥️🌊🌴 By the end of the trip, we felt refreshed and truly rested. It was the break that we never knew we needed! What are your plans for this summer??? Travel, hit the beach, or simply do nothing? #greecetravel #sailinggreece #summeringreece #digitalnomads
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Facts that don’t match our IG feed: 1. We are not full-time travelers; we consider ourselves semi-nomadic, traveling often from our home base in Mexico. 🇲🇽 2. As much as we love travel, we also enjoy having a home base and community. Living somewhere really allows us to immerse deeply and learn about a country’s culture. 3. Like other families, we have boring days at home when we do laundry, clean the house, and take care of household chores. It’s not all beach days, mountain hikes and road trips! ⛰️ 4. Both Alberto and I work full-time remotely. But that also means we need to be always connected, which can be challenging when we travel to remote places. 🛜 5. We hardly get real vacations (only at Christmas or when we’re in places with no wifi). We work even when we’re traveling. Sometimes it can be stressful and tiring. 👩‍💻 6. Despite being a travel writer and blogger, most of our travels are self-funded. We get hosted in certain hotels but we mostly pay our own way these days. 🌎 7. We don’t homeschool our kid; we make the most of school holidays and take Kaleya out of school often to travel. 🧳 8. We’re not super wealthy and don’t have any trust funds — we work hard, we don’t spend money excessively, and we manage our finances well. 💰 9. Kaleya was born in Spain, then we lived in the Netherlands when she was 2-6 years old, and Mexico from 7-10 years old. When people ask her where she’s from, she always proudly says Spain! 🇪🇸 10. Now that Kaleya is 10yo, it’s easy to travel with her! She packs her own bag, reads on her Kindle during downtime and walks everywhere with us. But there are still days when she complains, refuses to walk, and wants to do nothing. 🤪 Just trying to keep it real! Who else can relate to these? 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling  #digitalnomads
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My parents taught me to dream big ✨— that anything is possible as long as you work hard for it. That big dreams aren’t just for other people — they’re for anyone who’s willing to go after them. ⁣ That stuck with me. And now, I want my kid to grow up seeing that too. I want her to know the world is huge and full of opportunity. That she’s capable of chasing whatever lights her up inside. So we travel. We say yes to adventure. Because the best way to teach her to dream big… is to chase my own dreams. 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling  #digitalnomads #digitalnomadfamily
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We’ve just spent a few days in Valencia 🇪🇸 visiting our friends and sussing out the city to see if we can perhaps live here in future. And as it turns out, we love it more than we expected to! Valencia is the third biggest city in Spain, but the green spaces, bike lanes, and city beaches make it feel livable and friendly. It’s vibrant, international and energetic, just what we’re looking for. For those of you planning a visit with kids, here’s our Valencia itinerary: Day 1 (Ciutat Vella or Old Town) ⛲️Start at the Mercat Central ⛪️ Visit the Cathedral 🕍 See the Lonja de Seda (Silk Exchange) 🦪 Have fresh oysters at Osteria Pedrin 🥘 Try Paella Valenciana at El Paeller 🏰 Climb up the Torre Serrano 🥛 Drink horchata at Orxateria Santa Catalina Day 2 (Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències) 🚲 Rent a bike (Flexibiles has kids bikes for 15euros/day) 🪴 Cycle through Turia Park, one of the biggest in Europe 🛝 Stop at Parque Gulliver, a giant playground for both kids and adults 🛸 See the futuristic Ciudad de Artes y Ciencias, which consists of a few buildings 🏛️ Visit the Museo de Ciencias (science museum) ⚗️ See an IMAX show at the planetarium l’Hemisferic 🪼 Explore the Oceanografic, the biggest aquarium in Europe Day 3 (The beach) 🚢 Head to the Valencia Marina 🌊 Stroll along the beachfront or enjoy a day on the beach (Malvarrosa is the most popular) 🦞 Enjoy seafood at La Mar or Casa Carmela 🚶🏻‍♀️‍➡️Explore the neighborhood of el Cabanyal 🍺 Have a drink at Fabrica de Hielo 🌳 Dinner in the hip Russafa area 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Spain with kids | Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel | Valencia with kids #spainwithkids #valenciaspain #valenciawithkids #valenciaitinerary #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling  #slowtravel #nomadiclife #digitalnomads #digitalnomadfamily
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Everyone talks about South of Spain but have you heard of these beautiful beach towns in Costa Blanca on the eastern coast? I lived in Spain for 7+ years (my husband is from here) and we’ve been to many beach destinations all over the South of Spain but they can get really busy. 🌊 We love how glorious and quiet the beaches and historic towns here are at this time of the year! These spots are just 1-1.5 hours from Valencia and Alicante, easily accessible by car or bus. 🏝️ 📍 Altea — Voted the most beautiful old town in Spain, topped by a stunning cathedral 📍Calpe — A laidback beach town dominated by the iconic monolith, Peñon de Ifach 📍 Javea — Quaint village surrounded by stunning coves, sea cliffs and beachfront restaurants 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Spain with kids | Spain beaches | Soain travel | Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels #spaintravel #spainbeaches #spain_vacations #costablanca #calpespain #javea #altea #spainwithkids #murallaroja #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling  #slowtravel #nomadiclife #digitalnomads #digitalnomadfamily #digitalnomads
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20 years on, we’re still traveling hand-in-hand… now with our kid in tow! Life would probably look very different if I hadn’t gone on exchange, met my husband, and got hooked to travel. 🌏 Funny how a small decision can make a huge difference in life. So glad I chose this path — I wouldn’t have it any other way! 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling  #slowtravel #nomadiclife #digitalnomads
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We’re staying at an Airbnb in Calpe, Spain, that’s an actual architectural masterpiece. I’m pretty convinced this was the inspiration behind The Squid Game 🦑. Even though it looks like a fortress or a labyrinth, La Muralla Roja (The Red Wall in English) is an apartment complex designed by Ricardo Bofill (@BofillArquitectura) in 1968 and built in 1973. It houses 50 homes that are interconnected by bridges and patios. [Pssst… Comment SQUID and I’ll send you a link to this Airbnb!] The exterior’s various shades of red contrast with the landscape while the patios and stairs are painted light blue, indigo and violet to blend with the sky and the sea. My kid especially loved the complex structure of the buildings. We spent hours getting lost in the labyrinth and exploring every nook and cranny. Would you stay here? 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Spain with kids | Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #spainwithkids #uniquestays #murallaroja #calpespain #uniqueairbnb #uniquehotels #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling  #slowtravel #nomadiclife #digital nomads #digitalnomadfamily #digitalnomads
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Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums out there!!! 🌸💐🌺 This Mother’s Day, we got to celebrate on the gorgeous beaches of Calpe and Javea in Costa Blanca, Spain 🇪🇸. We’re here in Spain to visit family and getting some paperwork done. I think we’ve chosen the best time of the year to come — it’s been sunny, balmy and uncrowded here on the coast. 😎 We lived in Spain for years, but it’s my first time in Calpe and Javea, so am excited to explore somewhere new to me! Follow along on our journey! 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling  #slowtravel #nomadiclife #digitalnomads #digitalnomadfamily #spainwithkids #digitalnomadinspain
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