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taco
/ˈtɑkoʊ/
noun
a dish that consists of a folded tortilla filled with ground meat, beans, etc., originated in Mexico
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fajita
/fəˈdʒitəz/, /fəˈhitəz/
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
/bɝˈitoʊ/
noun
a dish of a tortilla wrapped around a mixture of ground meat or beans, originated in Mexico
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quesadilla
/kˌeɪsədˈiːə/
noun
a dish of a tortilla filled with cheese and sometimes meat and then fried, originated in Mexico
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barbacoa
/bɑːɹbɐkoʊə/
noun
a traditional Mexican dish made from slow-cooked, seasoned meat that is tender and flavorful
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chilaquiles
/tʃɪlɐkwɪles/
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
/huːvoʊz ɹæntʃɛɹoʊz/
noun
a Mexican breakfast dish consisting of fried or poached eggs served on top of tortillas
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machaca
/mætʃækə/
noun
a Mexican dish made from dried, shredded beef or pork that is typically seasoned with spices
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discada
/dɪskɑːdə/
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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menudo
/mənudoʊ/
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
/ɛntʃɪˈɫɑdə/
noun
a dish of tortilla filled with meat or cheese and covered with a spicy sauce, originated in Mexico
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aguachile
/ˈɑːɡwətʃˈɪli/
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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cemita
/sɛmiːɾə/
noun
a Mexican sandwich made with a sesame seed-covered roll, typically filled with meat, cheese, avocado
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arroz rojo
/ˈæɹɑːz ɹoʊxoʊ/
noun
a Mexican dish made with red rice cooked with tomato sauce, spices, and sometimes vegetables or meat
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molote
/mɑːloʊt/
noun
a Mexican dish made with a tortilla filled with mashed potatoes, meat, and other ingredients
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flauta
/flɔːɾə/
noun
a Mexican dish made by rolling a tortilla with meat, cheese, or other fillings, and then frying until crispy
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sope
/soʊp/
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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puntas
/pʌntəz/
noun
a Mexican dish made with thinly sliced beef cooked in its own juices
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chili
/ˈtʃɪɫi/
noun
a spicy stew made from tomatoes, peppers, onions, and other ingredients, usually including ground beef or pork
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enmolada
/ˌɛnməlɑːdə/
noun
a Mexican dish made with tortillas filled with meat or other ingredients, and covered with mole sauce
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enfrijolada
/ɛnfɹɪxəlˈɑːdə/
noun
a Mexican dish made with tortillas dipped in bean (frijol) sauce, typically made from cooked and blended beans
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bionico
/baɪɑːnɪkoʊ/
noun
a Mexican dessert made with diced fruit, usually served with yogurt, sweet cream, and granola
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papadzules
/pæpɐdzjuːlz/
noun
a traditional Mexican dish, made with corn tortillas filled with hard-boiled eggs and covered with a sauce
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torta
/tɔːɹɾə/
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
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tamale
/tˈæmeɪl/
noun
dough stuffed with a meat mixture and sometimes wrapped in corn husks and steamed
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tostada
/təstˈɑːdə/
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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pambazo
/pæmbɑːzoʊ/
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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gordita
/ɡoːɹdiːɾə/
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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tlayuda
/tiːleɪjuːdə/
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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chalupa
/tʃəɫupə/
noun
a Mexican dish made of a fried corn tortilla shaped like a boat, filled with various toppings
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