The regional dishes in this city are: Jalisco-style pork “carnitas” (red), “birria” (beef stew), “menudo” (it is a comfort breakfast food, especially after a night of drinking), “chicharrón” (fried pork belly or fried pork rinds), corn bread, “pambazos” (wet sandwich), donuts, baked gorditas, corn “gorditas”, “enchiladas”, “atoles”, pickled pineapple and pickled apple, and the red mole very typical of the region, served in big celebrations. “Fiambre” is a dish that is prepared once a year to celebrate the Day of the Dead, refers to the cold cuts used in this elaborate dish, a chopped salad consisting of at least two dozen meats and vegetables pickled in vinegar.

Street vendors and snacks in Leon, Guanajuato are very popular, you can enjoy the unique "Guacamayas"(tasty tortas, vary in ingredients to your liking); "Caldos de oso", also known as "Bombas", is a kind of street ceviche prepared with pieces of jicama or cucumber, lemon, salt, piquin chili, fermented pineapple, onion (purple or white) and fresh cheese; the "Chalupas", made with cucumber, onion, cheese and vinegar; and the traditional chorizo, pastor and "steak" tacos.

A very popular dessert is “guayabate” or “cajeta de guayaba” with purple sweet potato.

As for the drinks, it is very famous the cebadina, drink made with jamaica or tamarind, and a touch of baking soda. It is perfect thirst-quenching.