Study: Mexican food becoming most popular cuisine in country

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After years of Italian food dominance, a new study shows we are all craving Mexican food.

In fact, Mexican food overall is quickly becoming the most preferred food in the country as more people reach bowl of chips and guac over spaghetti and meatballs.

A 2022 study by Datassential says cravings are changing by generation.

Boomers and Gen X, overwhelmingly prefer Italian food with Chinese food in second place.

For millennials and Gen Z, the savory, spicy cuisine from south of the border is number one.

It’s a trend that’s been building for decades. With salsa outselling ketchup and tortilla chips outselling potato chips in the United States.

See how some restaurants are capitalizing on the trend by watching the video.