Today, the maximum temperature in the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area will exceed 30 degrees Celsius. This heat that will cover the sprawling city only makes a glass of tejuino even more desirable today to celebrate the traditional drink. March 19th has been declared Municipal Tejuino Day, a day that seeks to honor one of Jalisco’s most traditional and representative drinks.
This will be only the third Municipal Tejuino Day, however, the drink has long refreshed the throats of Guadalajara residents and satisfied their cravings and the heat with carts scattered everywhere and the occasional ancient establishment.
Tejuino is prepared from ground corn kernels that are cooked to obtain a kind of atole. Piloncillo (brown sugar) is added to this mixture, an ingredient that gives the drink its characteristic sweet flavor. Afterward, fermentation takes its toll, and in two or three days, you’ll have the desired juice. Before serving, it’s usually chilled in a pot to achieve maximum freshness. When serving, lemon, salt, ice, and lemon ice are added.
If this didn’t get you salivating, the following will probably get you craving it. We asked Grok 3, X’s Artificial Intelligence (AI), to choose the best tejuino in Guadalajara so we could celebrate the day with a drink in hand. This is what he answered.
What is the best tejuino in Guadalajara?
Based on tradition and recurring user recommendations on the internet and in various digital media, Tejuino Marcelino stood out as one of the favorites. Located in a recently remodeled location at Joaquín Angulo #819 in the Capilla de Jesús neighborhood. The traditional recipe stands out for its thick consistency and the perfect balance between the sweetness of the piloncillo and the acidity of the lemon.
A little further from the area, but equally iconic, the AI also recommends Tejuinos El Güero, a cart often found in Arboledas. It’s famous for its homemade tejuino and its long history, attracting loyal customers who praise its authentic and refreshing flavor, especially with a touch of salt and lemon ice cream.
Celebrate Municipal Tejuino Day today, March 19th, and remember that the best tejuino is the one you hold in your hand.
Source: informador
