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Mexican Sopes is the perfect appetizer for any occasion. Crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and served with a variety of toppings such as beans, cheese, and meat, literally anything you like!

Mexican sopes are a fantastic choice for any occasion – be it lunch, dinner, snacks, appetizers, or to make a statement at your upcoming fiesta. The reason I adore Sopes is their incredible versatility, simplicity in preparation, and the explosion of various flavors and textures in every bite – crispy, crunchy, creamy, juicy, spicy – it’s like entering a realm of culinary bliss! This sopes recipe delivers all these delightful flavors and textures in a simple weeknight meal that everyone will adore!

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What are Sopes?

Sopes are a traditional Mexican dish originating in the central and southern parts of Mexico. These fried masa circles are simply irresistible. Their pinched sides add to their deliciousness, customized with your choice of toppings such as refried beans, meats, crumbled cheese, lettuce, onions, and red or green sauce. 

Sopes are a beloved snack amongst Mexican locals, often enjoyed as a way to cap off an exciting evening. This appetizer remain a beloved part of Mexican heritage, with many families continuing to pass down this culinary tradition.

Have you ever tried Mexican Sopes? What is your favorite sope filling? I love leftover warm taco meat, topped with shredded cheese and pico de gallo…Yummy!

The sky is the limit for what you can fill your Sope with, they are easy to make, and you can use any type of leftovers for your Sopes.

You Need 3 Ingredients + Water For This Recipe

  • MASA HARINA OR MASECA – Corn flour (NOT cornmeal) is available at most grocery stores in the flour aisle or ethnic aisle. If corn flour is not available …here is a link
  • SALT
  • VEGETABLE OIL
  • WATER

How to make Mexican Sopes:

  • Place the Masa Harina in a large bowl, then salt, and combine. Add warm water, and get in there with your hands, kneading until you have a uniform smooth dough. 
  • It should take only a minute or two, if it’s dry, add a little more water. If it’s sticky, work in a little more Masa Harina.
  • Make 8 round balls, make 2- to 3-inch balls of dough, and place them one at a time in a resealable bag.
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  •  Flatten with a rolling pin or your hands, make a circle, and pinch the side edges to make a lip on the masa circle. Sopes are about 3 to 4 inches round.
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  • Fry dough in the hot oil at 400°F, until Sopes are lightly browned, about 30 seconds per side. 
  • Place each cooked sope onto a paper towel-lined plate and repeat until all sopes are cooked, then serve immediately with your preferred toppings.
  • Top with your favorite filling like beans, cheese, ground beef, salsa verde, etc.

How to serve Mexican Sopes

  • Fill Sopes with taco meat, chicken tinga, barbacoa meat, and refried beans, literally anything you like!
  • Top with these salsas and sauces

Storing Mexican Sopes

  • Sopes dough can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
  • Fridge: Cooked sopes can be refrigerated for 3 days in an airtight container. When reheating, heat in a hot pan for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • You can freeze cooked sopes for 2-3 weeks in an airtight container. To prevent sticking or breaking, place parchment paper between each sope before freezing. Ensure the sopes are fully defrosted before reheating them on a hot skillet, cooking each side for 2 to 3 minutes.

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Mexican Sopes Recipe

Eunice Huerta
Sopes are a traditional Mexican dish originating in the central and southern parts of Mexico.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course appetizer, lunch
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Masa Harina
  • 1 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Place the Masa Harina in a large bowl, pour in the salt, and water, and get in there with your hands, kneading until you have uniform dough. It should take only a minute or two, if it's dry, add a little more water, a teaspoon at a time. If it's sticky, work in a little more Masa Harina
  • Make 8 round balls, make 2- to 3-inch balls of dough, and place them one at a time in a resealable bag. Flatten with a rolling pin or use your hands, make a circle, and pinch side edges to make a lip on the masa circle.
  • Heat oil to 400 degrees F in a deep-fryer or large saucepan.
  • Fry dough in the hot oil until Sopes are just lightly browned, about 20-30 seconds per side.
  • Serve with rice on the side, and top with beans, cheese, salsa, or favorite topping.
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