Tostada Siberia
| Place of origin | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Main ingredients | Tortillas, chicken, guacamole, custard |
The Tostada Siberia is a traditional dish from the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. The dish's name comes from the business that popularized it, called "Siberia." The tostada also resembles the enormous mountains of the capital, Monterrey.[1]
Origin
Demetrio and Francisco Téllez, two chefs originally from Puebla, founded "La Siberia del Norte" as a food stand located at 1029 Colegio Civil Street North, in downtown Monterrey. The dish was designed for those passing by on their way to the bus station, who needed a quick bite to eat and enough to continue their journey.[2][3]
Variants
A different version was created at this restaurant, which featured pork instead of chicken, and was served only on weekends. This version is still on the restaurant's menu. There's also a taco version, in which the tortilla is simply dipped in oil and rolled with the same filling.[2]
Ingredients
It consists of guacamole made with avocado and green guaje tomato, to which jalapeño vinegar is added, along with shredded chicken breast or leg and sour cream, all sandwiched between two large corn tortillas. It is often accompanied by pickled chilies and carrots.[4]
References
- ^ "¿Conoces el origen de la tostada la siberia?". www.orgullonuevoleon.com. 2025-05-02. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ a b "Tostadas de la Siberia: ¡Platillo 100% regio! ¿Quién las creó? Aquí te contamos la historia". INFO7 (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ "¿De dónde provienen las tostadas estilo 'Siberia'?". ABC Noticias. 2022-03-25. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ "Cómo hacer Tostadas de la Siberia │Recetas de Comida Mexicana". Recetas de comida mexicana | México en mi Cocina (in Mexican Spanish). 2017-07-19. Retrieved 2025-06-06.