Mexican Food

Mexican Food Mexican food includes native Indian foods as well as foods with Spanish and some French influence.

Tortillas ď Ž

A tortilla is made of corn or wheat flour. It is rolled into a round, thin disk.

Tacos ď Ž

Tacos are tortillas filled with spicy meat, tomatoes, lettuce and a chili sauce.

Enchiladas ď Ž

Enchiladas are tortillas filled with meat and cheese, baked and covered with a sauce.

Tamales ď Ž

Tamales are cornmeal dough tortillas, filled with meat and chili sauce, wrapped in corn husks.

Quesadillas ď Ž

Quesadillas are grilled or fried tortillas with meat, beans, chilies, tomatoes and onions.

Chalupas

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Chalupas are tortillas fried and topped with meat, beans, chilies, tomatoes and onions

Mexican drinks ď Ž

Favorite traditional Mexican drinks include atole, hot chocolate and coffee. Atole is made by boiling corn dough in water.

Mexican Food