Whereas beef and chicken appear in many new mexican recipes in Massachusetts fish is very popular because of the nearby seacoast new England is famous for its clam chowder lobster cod scallops and fish cakes english herbs and spices are the seasonings used in new England dishes which might taste rather bland to people accustomed to hot and spicy new Mexican food.
Each region of the united states is unique. Louisiana has a french influence. Many germans populate the midwest. In traveling around america, a tourist has the opportunity not only to visit a variety of places and see diverse landscapes, but to taste a variety of foods as well. Some may be very different. Others will taste just like home.