I have never had any bad/spoiled food in Mexico. I have eaten lots of varieties of fish, octapuss, eel, shrimp, clams, osters, beef, lamb, beef tongue, pork, etc. Lots of fruits and veggies. Not to eat "carnitas" (deep fried pork) would be a shame.

hmmm, I cannot think of anything to avoid here in Spain. I don't personally like oysters, but I think all our food is recommendable.

People aren't dropping over dead from eating food in Mexico! You have the same anatomy as everyone else in Mexico, Spain, France, Andorra, Russia and China! However, your body may not be used to the food there or the water. The worst that will happend to you is you will get a case of the runs, as your body is adjusting, and after that you can eat what you wish. Now...if feel the overwhelming need to eat peppers and other hot things that the natives warn you about....

I've visited the Yucatan and Oaxaca and eaten many different foods. I've never had a single problem. However, like Valerie says "Don't drink the water!"

When I was a child, I return to Texas by car and stop at McDonalds (TX) for th e McNuggets and Coca-Cola. Guess what happen? I got sick by eating McDonalds McNuggets, Coke is not a big help, it made it worst, until I drank Dasani Water, that felt me better. However, the Cokes in Mexico are save to drink. If all of you are wondering (might go off topic) Mexico has: Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Fanta, 7-Up, Manzanita Sol, Sidral, Jarritos, Dr. Pepper (about time! My favorite coke while growing up.) But don't drink too much coke while visiting Guerrero, so hot over there, 100 plus degrees!

I have travelled from the southern tip of Texas to Guatamala by car and have eaten all along the way. Never once did I get sick. I did however have a culinary experience I will never forget.