The majority of Mexicans believe that food without chili is not food at all! Chilies have been eaten in Mexico for millennia, with records found as old as 7000 years B.C. There are about 400 different varieties of fresh chilies grown in Mexico without mentioning all of the dried, pickled and smoked variations. We have put a few lovely ones here for you to try; some are sweet and mild, others terribly spicy, but all delicious. Enjoy!