Lingo

Mexican Food

29 Words

15m

taco
1.
ta
co
Noun

a dish that consists of a folded tortilla filled with ground meat, beans, etc., originated in Mexico

They had tacos for dinner, filled with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, and salsa.

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2.
fajita
Noun

‌a dish of strips of meat, cut up vegetables, and cheese wrapped in a tortilla and often served with sour cream, originated in Mexico

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burrito
3.
bu
rri
to
Noun

a dish of a tortilla wrapped around a mixture of ground meat or beans, originated in Mexico

She ordered a chicken burrito with extra guacamole and salsa for lunch.

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4.
que
sa
dilla
Noun

a dish of a tortilla filled with cheese and sometimes meat and then fried, originated in Mexico

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5.
bar
ba
coa
Noun

a traditional Mexican dish made from slow-cooked, seasoned meat that is tender and flavorful

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6.
chi
laq
ui
les
Noun

a Mexican dish made with fried or baked tortilla chips (or strips) simmered in a tomato or tomatillo sauce

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huevos rancheros
Noun

a Mexican breakfast dish consisting of fried or poached eggs served on top of tortillas

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8.
ma
cha
ca
Noun

a Mexican dish made from dried, shredded beef or pork that is typically seasoned with spices

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9.
dis
ca
da
Noun

a Mexican dish made from a combination of various meats, cooked on a large, flat disc-shaped griddle called a disco

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10.
me
nu
do
Noun

a traditional Mexican soup made with beef tripe, typically simmered in a chili-based broth with hominy and seasoned with spices

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enchilada
11.
en
chi
la
da
Noun

a dish of tortilla filled with meat or cheese and covered with a spicy sauce, originated in Mexico

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12.
ag
ua
chi
le
Noun

a Mexican dish consisting of raw seafood, typically shrimp or fish, marinated in a tangy and spicy chili-lime sauce

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13.
ce
mi
ta
Noun

a Mexican sandwich made with a sesame seed-covered roll, typically filled with meat, cheese, avocado

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14.
arroz rojo
Noun

a Mexican dish made with red rice cooked with tomato sauce, spices, and sometimes vegetables or meat

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15.
mo
lote
Noun

a Mexican dish made with a tortilla filled with mashed potatoes, meat, and other ingredients

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16.
flau
ta
Noun

a Mexican dish made by rolling a tortilla with meat, cheese, or other fillings, and then frying until crispy

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17.
sope
Noun

a traditional Mexican dish made with a thick, fried or toasted masa base, topped with meat, beans, cheese, and other toppings

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18.
pun
tas
Noun

a Mexican dish made with thinly sliced beef cooked in its own juices

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chili
19.
chi
li
Noun

the red or green fruit of a particular type of pepper plant, used in cooking for its hot taste

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20.
en
mo
la
da
Noun

a Mexican dish made with tortillas filled with meat or other ingredients, and covered with mole sauce

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21.
enfrijolada
Noun

a Mexican dish made with tortillas dipped in bean (frijol) sauce, typically made from cooked and blended beans

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22.
bio
ni
co
Noun

a Mexican dessert made with diced fruit, usually served with yogurt, sweet cream, and granola

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23.
pa
pad
zules
Noun

a traditional Mexican dish, made with corn tortillas filled with hard-boiled eggs and covered with a sauce

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24.
tor
ta
Noun

a type of Mexican sandwich made with a crusty bread roll called a telera, filled with ingredients such as refried beans, meat, cheese, avocado, and salsa, and often grilled or pressed before serving

He ordered a chicken torta from the Mexican food truck.

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25.
tos
ta
da
Noun

a flat, fried tortilla topped with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and other ingredients, typically served as an appetizer or light meal

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26.
pam
ba
zo
Noun

a type of Mexican sandwich made with a fried or grilled bread roll that is dipped in red guajillo pepper sauce

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27.
gor
di
ta
Noun

a Mexican dish consisting of a thick masa (corn dough) tortilla that is typically stuffed with a variety of fillings

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28.
t
layu
da
Noun

a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a large, thin, crispy tortilla that is typically topped with refried beans, cheese, meat, and vegetables

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29.
cha
lu
pa
Noun

a Mexican dish made of a fried corn tortilla shaped like a boat, filled with various toppings

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