Mexican Cuisine

Find 10 words at the heart of Mexican cooking.

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About This Puzzle

Mexican cuisine blends ancient ingredients with bold, vibrant flavors found in dishes eaten around the world today. This puzzle covers ten words at the heart of the cuisine.

Words in This Puzzle

Taco: A folded or rolled tortilla filled with ingredients like meat, cheese, and vegetables.
Burrito: A large flour tortilla wrapped tightly around a filling of rice, beans, meat, or vegetables.
Enchilada: A rolled tortilla filled with meat or cheese, covered in a savory chili sauce and baked.
Guacamole: A creamy dip made primarily from mashed avocado, often mixed with lime, onion, and cilantro.
Salsa: A sauce typically made from tomatoes, chilies, and onions, ranging from mild to fiery hot.
Quesadilla: A tortilla folded around melted cheese and other fillings, then grilled or pan-fried.
Tamale: A dish of masa dough filled with meat or other ingredients, wrapped in a corn husk and steamed.
Churro: A fried dough pastry, often coated in sugar and cinnamon and served as a sweet treat.
Tortilla: A thin, round flatbread made from corn or wheat, used as the base for countless Mexican dishes.
Jalapeno: A medium-heat chili pepper commonly used fresh, pickled, or roasted in Mexican cooking.