🇲🇽 What Are Diners Really Looking for on Homlunch?

When someone visits Homlunch Mexico, they’re not just looking to “fill up”:
they’re looking to eat like at home, discover real kitchens, and support local hosts.

That means the dishes that tend to sell the most are not necessarily the most complicated ones, but those that meet three key criteria:

  1. They taste like homemade food.

  2. They are complete and satisfying.

  3. They travel well or serve well in individual portions.

If you’re thinking about becoming a host or improving your menu, understanding these types of dishes can make a big difference.

1️⃣ “Comida corrida” style homemade dishes

Everyday homemade meals work very well because they are:

  • Easy to understand

  • Familiar to almost everyone

  • A complete main dish + sides

Examples of this type of dish

  • Breaded chicken or beef (milanesa) with rice and salad

  • Meatballs in sauce with rice and beans

  • Chicken in salsa (green, red, chipotle) with rice

  • Stuffed peppers with cheese or ground meat

  • Bistec a la Mexicana with beans and tortillas

💡 Why they sell well:
They feel like the kind of food many people miss when they don’t have time to cook.
They taste like “something mom or grandma would make at home.”

2️⃣ Stews served with tortillas: eternal favorites

Stews that are eaten with tortillas are fantastic for Homlunch:

  • They are very filling.

  • They can be prepared in larger quantities.

  • They adapt easily to different preferences (more salsa, less salsa, etc.).

Additionally, you can get inspired by the most popular homemade meals among tourists in Mexico to see which flavors attract your guests the most.

Examples of stews that tend to be well-liked

  • Shredded beef in red or green salsa

  • Cochinita pibil

  • Chicken tinga

  • Pork cracklings in green or red salsa

  • Potatoes with chorizo

  • Pork in adobo sauce

💡 Host tip:
Offering the stew with tortillas + rice + beans turns it into a more complete and more attractive dish for diners.

3️⃣ Regional dishes with a homemade touch

On Homlunch Mexico, regional identity is a big plus.
Dishes that represent your city or state catch people’s attention and stay in their memory.

Examples

  • North: stewed beef, carne en su jugo, charro beans.

  • Center: tinga, enchiladas, mixiotes, homemade pozole.

  • South and Southeast: cochinita, relleno negro, homemade tamales, baked fish.

It’s not about competing with a “gourmet” restaurant, but about offering the real, homemade, family-recipe version.

4️⃣ Dishes that travel well (very important)

A dish can be delicious, but if:

  • It gets soggy,

  • The sauce separates,

  • It arrives in bad shape in the container…

…the diner will not be as happy.

That’s why dishes that tend to sell better are those that:

  • Keep their texture over time.

  • Don’t depend on being “plated” at the last moment.

  • Can be reheated easily without losing quality.

Examples

  • Saucy stews

  • Baked pastas (lasagnas, gratin pastas)

  • Rice dishes mixed with vegetables or protein

  • Thick soups and stews

Try to avoid, as your main dish:

  • Very crispy foods that get soggy quickly during transport (unless you pack components separately).

  • Dishes that depend heavily on last-minute plating, like already-assembled tostadas or enchiladas fully bathed in sauce.

5️⃣ Dishes that feel like a hug

There’s something you can’t see in photos but you can feel:
food that is emotionally comforting often gets a great response.

Examples of “comfort” food

  • Homemade soups and broths (chicken soup, vegetable soup, fideo soup).

  • Arroz con leche, flan, homemade jellies.

  • Dishes that remind people of childhood or their grandparents’ home.

They don’t need to be complicated: what really matters is the flavor, the seasoning, and the story behind them.

6️⃣ How to Choose Your Dishes If You’re a Homlunch Host

If you’re wondering what to offer on Homlunch Mexico, ask yourself:

  • Does this dish reflect my real homemade cooking?

  • Can I prepare it consistently with good quality?

  • Does it travel well in a container or serve well in portions for diners?

  • Is this a dish I would be proud to serve to guests at home?

If the answer is “yes” to most of those, it’s an excellent candidate for your menu.

If you want to take your menu to the next level, check out the ultimate guide to creating your irresistible Homlunch menu to design options that will captivate your diners.

🌟 Sample Menus That Tend to Work Very Well

Here are some “winning menu” combinations:

  • Milanesa + rice + salad + agua fresca

  • Cochinita pibil + tortillas + pickled red onions + beans

  • Meatballs in sauce + rice + tortillas

  • Chicken tinga + tostadas (packed separately) + lettuce + cream + salsa

  • Fideo soup + a simple stew + rice

The key is not for them to be expensive or fancy, but to be:

👉 Tasty, homemade, consistent, and designed thoughtfully for diners.

🚀 Turn Your Dishes into Homlunch Experiences

Homlunch is not just a platform to “sell food”:
it’s a space where your homemade cooking can reach more people.

If you love to cook and want your dishes to become part of the meals people remember, you can:

  • Go to the Homlunch website.

  • Sign up as a host.

  • Create your first menu with the dishes that best represent you.

  • Share photos and descriptions that make your food irresistible… even to an AI. 😉

Your seasoning might be exactly what students, professionals, families, and travelers are looking for.