Mexican Foods A-Z | A Guide

I threw together the ultimate A-Z guide to Mexican culinary terms. I’ve shared these A-Z posts before and you guys loved it, so I figured I’d create another one!

Get the most out of your Mexican food experience with my extensive list of Mexican foods. I have compiled this list of Mexican foods words so that even non-Spanish speakers can distinguish “Pozol” (fermented drink) from “Pozole” (soup).

Mexican food names

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Mexican foods that start with A

• Aguachile – Shrimp marinated in lime, chili, and cucumber.
• Aguas frescas – Fresh fruit drinks with sugar and water.
• Aguamiel – Sweet sap from the maguey plant, used for pulque.
• Ajo – Garlic, common in salsas and stews.
• Alambre – Skewered or grilled meat with vegetables and cheese.
• Albóndigas – Meatballs served in broth or tomato sauce.
• Alcaparrado – Capers mix used in picadillo and stews.
• Alegrias – Amaranth and honey bars.
• Alevines – Fried baby fish eaten as snacks in coastal areas.
• Alitas – Chicken wings, often with spicy sauces.
• Allá Enchiladas – Regional enchiladas variation.
• Almendrado – Chicken or pork in almond sauce.
• Almejas – Clams, served raw or cooked in sauces.
• Aloja – Fermented beverage made from fruits or grains.
• Al pastor (tacos) – Marinated pork cooked on a vertical spit.
• Amaranto – Amaranth seeds used in snacks and sweets.
• Amanitas – Wild mushrooms from highland cuisines.
• Amasijo – Corn dough used for tamales or tortillas.
• Ancas de rana – Frog legs cooked with garlic or chili.
• Añejo cheese – Aged cheese with strong flavor.
• Anís – Anise, used in breads and desserts.
• Aporreadillo – Dried beef with egg and chili sauce.
• Arrachera – Skirt steak, grilled and used in tacos.
• Arroz con leche – Sweet rice pudding with cinnamon.
• Arroz rojo – Red rice cooked with tomato and garlic.
• Atapakua – Michoacán sauce thickened with masa.
• Ate – Sweet fruit paste (guava, quince, etc.).
• Atole – Hot corn drink flavored with chocolate or fruit.
• Avocado – Creamy fruit used in guacamole.
• Avena – Oatmeal drink or porridge.
• Axolote – Salamander, symbolic ingredient (historic, not eaten today).
• Azúcar – Sugar, key in candies and desserts.
• Azteca soup – Tortilla soup with chili and tomato base.
• Achiote – Annatto seed paste for marinades and color.
• Acelgas – Swiss chard, used in soups and stews.
• Adobo – Chili-based marinade for meats.
• Aguacatillo – Small wild avocado.
• Ají – Chili pepper (regional name).
• Ajo molido – Ground garlic seasoning.
• Ajonjolí – Sesame seeds used in mole and candy.
• Ancas enchiladas – Frog leg enchiladas (regional).
• Aperitivo – Appetizer or small snack.
• Ardillas – Small game meat (rare regional use).
• Asado de boda – Pork stew from Zacatecas.
• Asado rojo – Red chili pork stew.
• Ate de membrillo – Quince fruit paste.
• Atún – Tuna fish or cactus fruit (tuna).
• Avena fría – Cold sweet oat drink.

Mexican foods that start with B

• Barbacoa – Meat slow-cooked underground in maguey leaves.
• Bacalao a la vizcaína – Salted cod with tomatoes and olives.
• Baguette mexicana – Mexican-style sandwich bread.
• Balché – Ancient Mayan fermented honey drink.
• Banderillas – Skewered snacks (sausage, cheese, jalapeño).
• Bebida de avena – Oat-based drink.
• Bebidas fermentadas – Traditional fermented drinks.
• Bionico – Fruit salad with cream and granola.
• Birria – Spicy goat or beef stew from Jalisco.
• Bizcocho – Sweet bread or cake.
• Bolillo – Crusty bread roll.
• Bolitas de tamarindo – Tamarind candy balls.
• Borrego al pastor – Marinated lamb cooked like tacos al pastor.
• Borrego tatemado – Roasted lamb with spices.
• Borracho beans – Pinto beans cooked in beer and bacon.
• Bote – Mixed meat stew cooked in a can or pot.
• Buches – Pork stomach used in tacos.
• Buche tacos – Tacos filled with pork stomach.
• Bunuelos – Fried dough sprinkled with sugar.
• Burrito – Flour tortilla rolled around fillings.
• Bistec – Thin beef steak.
• Bistec encebollado – Steak with onions.
• Biznaga – Cactus used in candied fruit.
• Birria tacos – Tacos filled with stewed birria meat.
• Boing – Popular fruit drink brand.
• Bola de carne – Meatball dish from northern Mexico.
• Bollo – Tamal-style bun from Veracruz.
• Bocadillo – Small snack sandwich.
• Bocoles – Thick corn cakes stuffed with meat or beans.
• Bolitas de queso – Fried cheese balls.
• Bolitas de yuca – Cassava balls fried or steamed.
• Botanas – Snacks served with drinks.
• Brócoli con queso – Broccoli baked with cheese.
• Bracitos de reina – Tamales wrapped in banana leaves.
• Buche con chile – Spicy pork stomach stew.
• Buñuelos de viento – Hollow fried pastries.
• Burra enchilada – Spicy burrito.
• Burrito de machaca – Shredded beef burrito.
• Burrito norteño – Northern-style burrito.
• Burrito de frijoles – Bean burrito.
• Burrito vegetariano – Veggie burrito.
• Burrito de pollo – Chicken burrito.
• Burrito de camarón – Shrimp burrito.
• Burrito de chile relleno – Stuffed pepper burrito.
• Burrito suizo – Burrito topped with melted cheese.
• Buñuelos con miel – Buñuelos served with syrup.
• Bacalao seco – Dried salted cod.
• Bistec ranchero – Beef cooked in tomato-chili sauce.
• Bistec tampiqueña – Grilled steak with enchilada and guacamole.
• Bollo dulce – Sweet bread roll.
• Bizcocho seco – Dry cookie-style biscuit.

Mexican foods that start with C

• Cacahuates – Peanuts, often spiced or candied.
• Café de olla – Coffee brewed with cinnamon and piloncillo.
• Cajeta – Goat milk caramel.
• Calabacitas – Squash cooked with corn and cheese.
• Caldo de camarón – Shrimp soup.
• Caldo de pollo – Chicken soup.
• Caldo de res – Beef soup with vegetables.
• Caldo tlalpeño – Spicy chicken and chickpea soup.
• Camarones a la diabla – Spicy shrimp in red sauce.
• Camarones al mojo de ajo – Shrimp in garlic sauce.
• Camarones empanizados – Breaded fried shrimp.
• Camote – Sweet potato, baked or candied.
• Camote enmielado – Sweet potato cooked in syrup.
• Canela – Cinnamon, used in drinks and desserts.
• Capirotada – Lenten bread pudding with cheese and syrup.
• Carnitas – Slow-cooked pork chunks.
• Carne asada – Grilled beef, common in tacos.
• Carne guisada – Beef stew.
• Carne molida – Ground beef used in fillings.
• Carne seca – Dried beef.
• Cazuela de mariscos – Seafood stew.
• Cazuela poblana – Poblano-style vegetable soup.
• Cebolla – Onion, used in most dishes.
• Cecina – Sun-dried or salted beef.
• Cemita poblana – Sandwich with meat, cheese, and papalo herb.
• Chalupa – Fried masa boat topped with salsa and meat.
• Champurrado – Thick chocolate atole.
• Chapulines – Toasted grasshoppers with lime and salt.
• Charales – Dried lake fish eaten as snacks.
• Chayote – Green squash used in stews.
• Chicharrón – Fried pork skin.
• Chicharrón en salsa verde – Pork skin in green sauce.
• Chicle – Natural chewing gum from sapodilla tree.
• Chile relleno – Stuffed chili pepper.
• Chiles en nogada – Poblano peppers stuffed with meat, covered in walnut sauce.
• Chimichanga – Deep-fried burrito.
• Chilaquiles – Fried tortilla chips in red or green sauce.
• Chipotle – Smoked jalapeño chili.
• Chocoflán – Layered flan and chocolate cake.
• Chongos zamoranos – Milk curds in syrup dessert.
• Chorizo – Spicy sausage.
• Churros – Fried dough sticks rolled in sugar.
• Cilantro – Herb used in salsas.
• Cochinita pibil – Yucatán-style marinated pork.
• Coco rallado – Grated coconut candy.
• Coliflor capeada – Battered cauliflower.
• Comal – Flat griddle for tortillas.
• Concha – Sweet bread roll with sugar crust.
• Coctel de camarón – Shrimp cocktail.
• Corundas – Triangular tamales from Michoacán.
• Crema – Mexican sour cream.
• Cueritos – Pickled pork skin.
• Cuernito – Croissant-like pastry.
• Cuitlacoche (huitlacoche) – Corn fungus delicacy.
• Curtido – Pickled vegetables.

Mexican foods that start with D

• Dátil con Tocino – Bacon-wrapped dates, often served as an appetizer.
• Dátiles Rellenos – Sweet dates stuffed with cheese, almonds, or marzipan.
• Damiana Liqueur – Sweet herbal alcoholic beverage made from the damiana plant.
• Dedos de Moctezuma – Crispy fried jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese and spices.
• Dedos de Bruja – Finger-shaped cookies, often served with jam for a spooky look.
• Delicia de Mango – Creamy dessert made with mango, condensed milk, and cream cheese.
• Dobladas – Folded tortillas, sautéed with sauce and cheese, served as an appetizer.
• Discos de Capirotada – Sweet bread pastry with cinnamon and piloncillo.
• Discada – Northern Mexican stir-fry with beef, pork, chorizo, and vegetables.
• Dos Equis Beer – Popular Mexican lager with several varieties.
• Dorados Tacos – Crispy fried tacos filled with spiced meat, onions, and cilantro.
• Dorilocos – Street snack of Doritos topped with pickled pork rinds, jicama, chamoy, and lime.
• Doritos – Mexican-style tortilla chips in multiple flavors.
• Donas – Mexican donuts, often coated in sugar or cinnamon.
• Donitas de Maíz – Small corn flour donuts, deep-fried and optionally topped or filled.
• Doble Malta – Rich, malty-flavored Mexican beer.
• Dronkies – Twisted, fried churro snack coated in cinnamon sugar.
• Duros (Duritos) – Puffed wheat snacks flavored with chili and lime.
• Duvalín – Creamy candy with hazelnut and vanilla flavors.
• Dulce de Arroz – Creamy rice pudding made with milk, sugar, and cinnamon.
• Dulce de Leche – Caramelized milk sauce used in flan, cakes, and ice cream.
• Dulce de Leche Flan – Custard dessert topped with dulce de leche sauce.
• Dulce de Nuez – Dessert made with pecans blended into a caramel-like spread.
• Durango-Style Burritos – Large burritos with shredded beef, beans, rice, cheese, and green chilies.
• Durazno Agua Fresca – Refreshing peach-based drink with water and sugar.
• Duraznos en Almíbar – Peaches preserved in syrup, served as dessert or snack.
• Durazno Enchilado – Chili-spiced peaches served as a sweet and spicy snack.

Mexican foods that start with E

• Elote – Grilled corn on the cob, topped with mayo, Cotija cheese, chili, and lime.
• Elote Asado – Grilled corn with lime, cheese, and chili, a popular street food.
• Embutido – Mexican meatloaf made with ground meat, spices, and sometimes pastry, baked or fried.
• Empanadas – Pastry pockets filled with meat, cheese, or sweet fruits, baked or fried.
• Enchiladas – Rolled corn tortillas filled with meat, beans, or cheese, covered with chili sauce.
• Enfrijoladas – Tortillas soaked in black or pinto bean sauce, often topped with cheese.
• Enmoladas – Tortillas covered in mole sauce, usually filled with chicken and topped with cheese and sesame seeds.
• Entomatadas – Tortillas bathed in tomato sauce, filled with cheese or chicken.
• Ensalada de Frutas – Fruit salad combining oranges, apples, pineapple, watermelon, and mango.
• Ensalada de Nopales – Cactus salad with tomatoes, onions, avocado, and queso fresco.
• Espinacas con Queso – Sautéed spinach with cheese, garlic, and jalapeños.
• Escabeche – Pickled vegetables or fish, marinated with vinegar, citrus, and spices.
• Escamoles – Edible ant larvae sautéed with butter and chili, a delicacy known as “Mexican caviar.”
• Esquites (Ezquites) – Corn kernels sautéed with butter, chili, lime, cheese, and spices.
• Estofado – Meat stew with vegetables and Mexican spices, served with tortillas or rice.
• Estofado de Pollo – Chicken stew with tomatoes, olives, almonds, raisins, and spices.
• Estrellitas – Star-shaped pasta used in soups like Sopa de Estrellitas.

Mexican foods that start with F

• Fajitas – Grilled strips of marinated meat with sautéed onions and peppers, served with tortillas.
• Fideos – Thin, vermicelli-like noodles used in soups or dry noodle dishes.
• Filete de Pescado – Fish fillets cooked with spices or tomato-based sauces.
• Flautas – Rolled tortillas filled with meat or potatoes, deep-fried until crispy.\
• Flan – Custard dessert made with eggs, milk, and caramel sauce.
• Flor de Calabaza Soup – Squash blossom soup with zucchini, corn, and chicken broth.
• Flint Corn – Hard, starchy corn used for tortillas, tamales, and other dishes.
• Fragiles – Sweet Mexican bread popular in Santa María del Río.
• Frito Pie – Fritos corn chips topped with chili, cheese, and onions, baked.
• Fritos – Corn chips, deep-fried and salted, often eaten as snacks or in dishes.
• Fritada – Lamb innards cooked with fat, blood, onions, vinegar, and spices.
• Fritters – Fried dough, sweet or savory, often filled with fruit, cheese, or meat.
• Frijoles Charros – Pinto bean soup with bacon, chorizo, onions, tomatoes, and chilies.
• Frijoles Negros – Black beans sautéed with onions, garlic, and peppers.
• Frijoles Pintos – Pinto beans cooked with garlic, onions, and sometimes chorizo or bacon.
• Frijoles Puercos – Refried beans topped with chorizo, cheese, and chipotle peppers.
• Frijoles Refritos – Mashed and fried beans, served as a side or filling.
• Fry Bread – Fried dough served with beans, cheese, salsa, or used for desserts.

Mexican foods that start with G

• Garlic (Ajo) – Common ingredient in salsas, moles, stews, and marinades.
• Gallina en Nogada – Poblano pepper stuffed with meat, topped with walnut sauce and pomegranate seeds.
• Gansito – Chocolate snack cake filled with strawberry jelly and topped with icing.
• Gemelos – Caramel and coconut candy, often shaped into small balls.
• Ginger – Root used in moles, adobos, and other Mexican dishes.
• Gorditas – Thick corn cakes split and stuffed with beans, cheese, meat, or vegetables.
• Gorditas de Azúcar – Sweet fried dough coated in sugar, sometimes drizzled with syrup.
• Gringas – Flour tortillas filled with al pastor meat, cheese, and pineapple, grilled like quesadillas.
• Guacamole – Mashed avocado dip with lime, cilantro, onion, and optional tomatoes or peppers.
• Guajillo Chili – Dried chili with mild heat and fruity flavor, used in sauces and marinades.
• Guajillo Sauce – Sauce made from guajillo chilies, garlic, and spices, often for meats.
• Guacamaya Hot Sauce – Red chili-based sauce used as condiment for tacos and tortas.
• Green Mole Sauce (Mole Verde) – Sauce with tomatillos, green chilies, and spices, served with meats.
• Green Sauce (Salsa Verde) – Tangy tomatillo salsa with chili peppers and cilantro.
• Guías – Mild squash, similar to zucchini, used in sautés, roasting, or grilling.
• Guamiche – Stew of xoconostle cactus, meat, vegetables, and spices, traditional in Puebla.
• Guayaba (Guava) – Tropical fruit used in jams, jellies, desserts, and drinks.
• Guanábana (Soursop) – Sweet, tangy fruit used in smoothies, drinks, and desserts.
• Guasanas – Steamed green chickpeas served as a snack or salad topping.
• Guajolota – Tamal sandwich served in bolillo or telera, popular street food.
• Guajolote – Turkey used in mole, pozole, and holiday dishes.
• Gusanos de Maguey – Edible mezcal worms, eaten as snack with nutty flavor.
• Guiso de Carne – Beef stew with vegetables and Mexican spices, served with rice or tortillas.
• Gose – Warm-fermented beer with lemony sourness, popular in some Mexican regions.
• Granadilla – Tropical fruit similar to passion fruit, eaten fresh or in juices/desserts.
• Green Sapote (Mamey Verde) – Fruit used in desserts, ice cream, and smoothies.
• Guerreran Chilate – Sweet, creamy drink from Guerrero made with corn, cocoa, and cinnamon.

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Mexican foods that start with H

• Habanero – Hot chili pepper used in salsas, marinades, and stews.
• Harina – Flour, usually masa harina, used for tortillas, tamales, and sopes.
• Helado – Mexican ice cream with less fat/air.
• Higaditos – Chicken livers cooked with eggs, onions, tomatoes, and spices.
• Hojarascas – Crumbly shortbread cookies made with flour, sugar, cinnamon, and lard.
• Hominy – Dried maize kernels treated with alkali, used in pozole and soups.
• Horchata – Sweet rice and cinnamon beverage, served cold.
• Horchata de Coco – Variation of horchata made with coconut milk.
• Hoja Santa – Aromatic leaf used to wrap tamales, fish, or meat.
• Huachinango a la Veracruzana – Red snapper cooked in tomato-based sauce with onions, garlic, and chili.
• Huauzontles – Edible Mexican plant stems with flowers boiled and fried in patties.
• Huaraches – Oblong fried masa with beans, meat, cheese, salsa, and toppings.
• Huevos a la Mexicana – Scrambled eggs cooked with tomato, onion, and chili peppers.
• Huevos Motuleños – Fried eggs on tortilla with black beans, tomato sauce, plantains, chorizo, and cheese.
• Huevos Rancheros – Fried eggs on tortillas topped with pico de gallo, served with beans and rice.
• Huitlacoche – Corn fungus (“Mexican truffle”) used in quesadillas, tamales, and stews.
• Huitlacoche Quesadillas – Quesadillas filled with corn truffle and cheese.
• Huito – Small round fruit used for jams, jellies, and agua fresca.
• Huatape de Camarón – Shrimp and masa stew cooked with green sauce.
• Huayas (Guayas) – Green round fruit with salmon-colored flesh, eaten fresh or in drinks.
• Huasteco Tamal – Corn dough tamal from La Huasteca, often filled with beans, cheese, or meat.

Mexican foods that start with I

• Ibarra chocolate – Popular chocolate brand for hot drinks.
• Iguana asada – Grilled iguana (regional).
• Iguana pipián – Reptile cooked in pumpkin seed sauce.
• Irapuato strawberries – Famous fruit from Irapuato.
• Ixhuateco mole – Veracruz-style mole.
• Ixhuatlán tamales – Tamales from Veracruz.
• Ixmole de Oaxaca – Traditional mole variant.
• Ixtapan tlacoyos – Corn cakes from the State of Mexico.
• Ixtapa ceviche de camarón – Shrimp ceviche from Ixtapa, Guerrero.
• Ixtepec-style beef stew – Beef stew from Oaxaca.
• Ixtlán mole verde – Green mole from Michoacán.
• Ixtle – Fiber product used historically (non-food, cultural).
• Ixote tamal – Tamal steamed in ixote leaves.
• Izote con huevo – Yucca flower sautéed with egg.
• Iztapalapa tamales – Tamales from Mexico City area.

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Mexican foods that start with J

• Jabalí Mezcal – Smoky mezcal from Jabalí agave with citrus and sweet notes
• Jaca Fruit (Jackfruit) – Sweet tropical fruit used in tacos, stews, and desserts
• Jaiba – Crab used in Jaiba Ceviche with lime, tomato, and cilantro
• Jalapeño – Spicy green chili rich in vitamin C used in salsas and tacos
• Jamaica – Hibiscus. Often used to make Agua de Jamaica a sweet/tart cold drink.
• Jamoncillos – Milk fudge made from caramelized milk and sugar
• Jarritos – Mexican soda brand with fruit flavors made with cane sugar
• Jengibre (Ginger) – Root spice used in teas, marinades, and sauces
• Jericallas – Custard dessert from Jalisco with a caramelized top
• Jicama – Crunchy root eaten raw with chili and lime
• Jobo (Yellow Mombin) – Sweet‑tart fruit used in jams and desserts
• Jochos – Mexican hot dogs with sausage, beans, cheese, and salsa
• Jocote – Plum‑like fruit eaten fresh, boiled, or dried
• Jocoque – Fermented milk product used in dips and spreads
• Jitomate – Red tomato used in salsas, soups, and sauces
• Jumiles – Edible insects eaten raw or roasted
• Jurel – Yellowtail fish grilled or used in ceviche

Mexican foods that start with K

• Kahlúa – Coffee liqueur made from rum, sugar, and coffee beans used in cocktails, desserts, and sauces
• Kamora Coffee Liqueur – Mexican coffee liqueur with notes of vanilla, chocolate, and caramel used in cocktails
• Ketchup – Tomato-based condiment served with tacos, burritos, and other dishes sometimes made spicy with chili
• Kidney Beans – Protein-rich beans used in burritos, enchiladas, chili, and refried beans
• King Mackerel – Fish from the Gulf of Mexico rich in omega‑3s used grilled or in seafood dishes
• Kingfish Ceviche – Ceviche made with raw kingfish marinated in citrus juice, onion, and jalapeño
• Kit Kat (Cappuccino) – Coffee-flavored Mexican Kit Kat with wafer and milk chocolate coating
• Knorr Mexican Red Rice Seasoning – Spice mix used to make traditional Mexican red rice

Mexican foods that start with L

• Leche Quemada – Burnt milk candy made from milk, sugar, and cinnamon
• Lechuguilla – Fermented agave drink from the Chihuahuan Desert
• Lechon al Horno – Roasted suckling pig or pork belly with crispy skin
• Lengua – Slow‑cooked beef tongue used in tacos and other dishes
• Lentil Soup – Hearty soup made with lentils, vegetables, and broth
• Licuado – Fruit smoothie blended with milk and ice
• Lomitos de Valladolid – Yucatán pork loin in tomato sauce with onions and chili
• Longaniza – Mild pork sausage seasoned with garlic and spices

Mexican foods that start with M

• Macarrones de Dulce de Leche – Sweet macaroni dessert topped with dulce de leche
• Machaca – Dried, shredded beef cooked with spices and vegetables
• Machitos – Fried corn kernels seasoned with chili and salt
• Maguey Worm – Edible caterpillar from the agave plant, fried or roasted
• Maíz (Corn) – Staple grain used for tortillas, tamales, and many dishes
• Malanga – Root vegetable like taro, used in soups and stews
• Mamey – Sweet tropical fruit with creamy orange flesh
• Mancha Manteles – Dish with chicken, fruit, and chili sauce (“tablecloth stainer”)
• Manchego Cheese – Cow’s milk cheese similar to Spanish manchego
• Mangonada – Mango drink or dessert with chamoy, chili, and lime
• Manjar Blanco – Sweet milk dessert similar to pudding or flan
• Margarita – Cocktail made with tequila, triple sec, and lime juice
• Marquesitas – Crispy Yucatán crepes filled with cheese or sweet spreads
• Masa – Corn dough used for tortillas, tamales, and other dishes
• Mazapán de Cacahuate – Peanut marzipan candy made from ground peanuts and sugar
• Memela – Fried corn tortilla topped with beans, cheese, and salsa
• Menudo – Tripe soup with hominy and chili, served with lime and tortillas
• Mesquite Flour – Flour from mesquite pods used in breads and tortillas
• Mexican Mango – Sweet tropical fruit, including Ataulfo and Haden varieties
• Mexican Tea (Té de México) – Herbal tea made with chamomile, mint, or anise
• Mexican Wine – Wines from regions like Baja California and Querétaro
• Mexicoke – Coca‑Cola made in Mexico with cane sugar
• Mezcal – Distilled agave spirit with smoky flavor
• Mezcalita – Mezcal-based cocktail with fruit and spices
• Michelada – Beer cocktail with lime juice, chili, and sauces
• Milanesas – Breaded and fried meat cutlets served with rice and salad
• Mixiotes – Meat and vegetables steamed in parchment or maguey leaves
• Mixteca Cheese (Queso Mixteco) – Semi-soft cheese from Oaxaca
• Mojarra Frita – Fried whole fish, often tilapia, served with lime and salsa
• Mole – Traditional sauce made with chili, nuts, and chocolate
• Mole Blanco – White mole made with nuts and seeds, served with meat
• Mole de Olla – Beef and vegetable soup with chili broth
• Mole Poblano – Classic mole with chocolate and chili, served over chicken
• Mole Verde – Green mole made with tomatillos, chili, and cilantro
• Molletes – Toasted bolillo bread with beans, cheese, and salsa
• Molotes – Fried masa pockets filled with cheese, beans, or chorizo
• Morisqueta – Rice and beans dish often served with chorizo or sauce
• Morita Chili – Dried, smoky jalapeño used in sauces and moles
• Moronga – Blood sausage made with pork and spices
• Moscachón de Fresa – Strawberry dessert with cream and meringue

Mexican foods that start with N

• Nachos – Tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, meats, and toppings, created by Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya in Piedras Negras
• Nance – Small yellow fruit used in jams, desserts, and drinks, rich in vitamin C
• Nanche Liqueur (Licor de Nanche) – Sweet fruit liqueur made from nance fruit, popular in Guerrero and Oaxaca 
• Naranjada – Refreshing orange drink made with orange juice, sugar, and water
• Naranja Orange Liqueur – Mexican orange liqueur used in cocktails like Margaritas
• Natilla – Sweet custard dessert made with milk, sugar, and eggs, topped with cinnamon
• Nayarit‑Style Ceviche – Coastal ceviche made with shrimp or fish, lime juice, tomato, and cilantro
• Nieve – Traditional Mexican ice cream made with milk, sugar, and fruit flavors
• Nieve de Garrafa – Hand‑churned sorbet made in metal containers set in salted ice
• Nixtamalized Corn (Nixtamal) – Corn treated with limewater to make masa for tortillas and tamales
• Nicuatole – Corn‑based pudding dessert from Oaxaca made with milk and sugar
• Nogada – Walnut‑based sauce used for Chiles en Nogada, a patriotic dish
• Nopal en Escabeche – Pickled cactus paddles with carrots, onions, and jalapeños
• Nopalitos – Diced cactus paddles cooked in salads, soups, or tacos
• Nopales – Grilled or boiled cactus paddles served as a vegetable or in tacos
• Norteño Cheese (Queso Norteño) – Semi‑hard cheese from northern Mexico 
• Nuez – Generic term for nuts, especially pecans, used in sweets and sauces
• Nugado – Mexican nut brittle candy made with caramelized sugar and nuts 
• Nuez de la India – Tropical nut used in Mexican candies and desserts

Mexican foods that start with O

• Oaxaca Cheese (Queso Oaxaca) – Semi-soft, stringy white cheese similar to mozzarella, used in quesadillas and tlayudas
• Oaxacan Old Fashioned – Modern cocktail made with mezcal, tequila, agave, and chocolate bitters
• Oblea con Cajeta – Wafer sandwich filled with sweet goat’s milk caramel
• Obleas – Thin, crisp wafer cookies filled with cajeta or dulce de leche
• Oca – Root vegetable similar to a potato, slightly sweet and nutty, used in soups or roasted
• Okra a la Mexicana – Okra cooked with tomatoes, onions, and chili peppers
• Olla de Avena (Mexican Oatmeal) – Creamy breakfast oatmeal flavored with milk, cinnamon, and sugar
• Olla de Res – Beef stew similar to Olla de Carne, served with rice and tortillas
• Ollita de Frijoles – Traditional pot of beans slow-cooked with epazote and spices
• Omelette a la Mexicana – Omelet filled with tomato, onion, chili peppers, and cheese
• Orange Agua Fresca (Agua de Naranja) – Refreshing orange drink made with fresh juice, sugar, and water
• Orégano Mexicano – Mexican oregano herb with a citrusy, robust flavor used in sauces and moles
• Oreja de Cerdo – Fried or boiled pig ears served as a crispy snack or appetizer
• Orejón de Plátano – Fried plantain chips, a common Mexican snack
• Orejones (Pan Dulce) – Sweet puff pastry cookies rolled in sugar and cinnamon (also called palmiers)
• Orejones de Durazno – Dried peach slices used in stews and desserts
• Ortega Chilies – Mild chili peppers used in salsas, enchiladas, and chiles rellenos
• Orozuz (Licorice Root Tea) – Herbal tea made from Mexican licorice root
• Ostión – Spanish word for oyster, used in ceviche and seafood dishes
• Ostiones a la Parrilla – Grilled oysters with garlic butter, popular in Veracruz
• Ostiones a la Veracruzana – Oysters cooked in a tomato-based sauce with garlic, onions, and chili
• Ostiones en Escabeche – Pickled oysters marinated in vinegar and spices
• Ostras al Mojo de Ajo – Oysters sautéed in garlic butter sauce
• Oxtail Stew (Cola de Res) – Slow-cooked oxtail stew with vegetables and spices, served with rice and beans

Mexican foods that start with P

• Pacharán – Spanish anise-flavored liqueur made from sloe berries, also enjoyed in parts of Mexico
• Pacholas – Flattened ground beef or pork patties seasoned with chili and spices, then fried or grilled
• Paletas – Mexican-style popsicles made with fresh fruit, milk, or cream in flavors like mango, coconut, and tamarind
• Panal – Honeycomb candy made from caramelized honey and sugar
• Pan de Muerto – Sweet bread flavored with anise and orange zest, traditionally served during Día de los Muertos
• Pan Dulce – Variety of Mexican sweet breads and pastries, such as conchas and cuernitos
• Panuchos – Fried tortillas stuffed with refried beans and topped with turkey, lettuce, avocado, and pickled onions (Yucatán specialty)
• Papadzules – Yucatán dish of tortillas filled with hard-boiled eggs and topped with pumpkin seed and tomato sauce
• Pasaditas – Sweet, buttery cookies flavored with cinnamon, often served with coffee
• Pastel de Tres Leches – “Three milk cake,” a sponge cake soaked in evaporated milk, condensed milk, and cream
• Patatas con Chorizo – Potatoes cooked with spicy chorizo sausage, onions, and garlic
• Pavo en Mole – Turkey cooked in rich mole sauce made with chilies, chocolate, and spices
• Pay de Manzana – Mexican-style apple pie flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg
• Pepián Verde – Thick sauce made from pumpkin and sesame seeds blended with tomatillos and spices, served over chicken or beef
• Pepitas – Roasted pumpkin seeds used as snacks or toppings for soups and salads
• Pepitorias – Traditional candy made from pumpkin seeds and caramelized sugar
• Pescado a la Veracruzana – Veracruz-style fish cooked in tomato sauce with olives, capers, and chili peppers
• Picadas – Small masa disks topped with beans, cheese, and salsa (similar to mini sopes)
• Picadillo – Ground beef dish cooked with tomatoes, onions, and spices, used as a filling for tacos or empanadas
• Picadillo de Pollo – Chicken version of picadillo, seasoned with tomatoes, garlic, and chili powder
• Picaditas – Small fried masa rounds topped with beans, salsa, and cheese
• Pico de Gallo – Fresh salsa made with chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice
• Piñata – Decorative papier-mâché figure filled with candy, broken open during celebrations
• Pinoleras – Cookies made with pinole (toasted ground corn flour), flavored with cinnamon and sugar
• Pochoclo con Queso – Popcorn topped with melted or grated cheese
• Pochote Fruit – Edible fruit from the pochote tree, eaten fresh or candie
• Poc Chuc – Yucatán dish of citrus-marinated grilled pork served with pickled onions
• Pollo a la Brasa – Rotisserie chicken marinated in spices and roasted until crispy
• Pombazo (Pambazo) – Mexican sandwich dipped in chili sauce, stuffed with potatoes, chorizo, lettuce, and cheese
• Ponche de Frutas – Warm Christmas fruit punch made with guavas, apples, pears, and cinnamon
• Ponche de Granada – Refreshing pomegranate punch served chilled with lime and mint
• Ponche de Tamarindo – Sweet and tangy tamarind punch served cold
• Postres de Calabaza – Pumpkin-based desserts like pies, custards, or cakes flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg
• Pozol – Ancient drink made from fermented corn dough and cacao, still consumed in southern Mexico 
• Pozole – Traditional soup made from hominy, pork or chicken, and chilies, garnished with lettuce, radish, and lime
• Pulque – Fermented beverage made from the sap of the maguey (agave) plant

Mexican foods that start with Q

• Quail Tamales (Tamales de Codorniz) – Tamales filled with seasoned quail, garlic, and chilies, steamed in corn husks.
• Quenepa Fruit – Small green fruit (mamoncillo) with sweet-tart pulp eaten fresh.
• Quelites (Quintoniles) – Edible wild greens sautéed or used in soups.
• Quesadilla – Tortilla filled with cheese or meat, grilled or fried until melted.
• Queso – General term for cheese, Mexico has dozens of regional varieties. [Related: 30 Mexican Cheeses]
• Queso Fresco – Fresh, crumbly cheese used on tacos and soups.
• Queso Seco – Drier, saltier aged version of queso fresco.
• Quince Empanadas (Empanadas de Membrillo) – Pastries filled with quince paste, dusted with sugar.
• Quinceañera Cake – Multi-tiered sponge cake for 15th birthday celebrations.
• Quinoa – Ancient grain used in modern salads and sides.

Mexican foods that start with R

• Rábano (Radish) – Crunchy, mildly spicy root often served with tacos or salads and sprinkled with lime and chili.
• Rabo de Mestiza – Poached eggs in tomato and poblano rajas sauce, served with beans and tortillas.
• Rajas Poblanas con Crema – Roasted poblano strips cooked with onions, corn, and crema, used in tacos or as a side.
• Rambutan – Sweet tropical fruit similar to lychee, enjoyed fresh in modern Mexican cuisine.
• Ranchero Sauce – Chunky tomato-based sauce with onions, garlic, and chili, used over eggs, meats, or enchiladas.
• Raspado de Tamarindo – Shaved ice flavored with tamarind syrup, sweet and tangy.
• Raspados – Shaved ice desserts topped with fruit syrups like mango, lime, or guava.
• Requesón – Fresh, ricotta-like cheese used in tacos, enchiladas, and pastries.
• Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos) – Cooked and mashed pinto beans fried with oil or lard and spices.
• Relleno Blanco – Turkey or chicken stuffed with pork filling, served with white and tomato sauces.
• Relleno Negro – Yucatecan turkey stew made with burnt chilies and spices, deep black in color.
• Rice Pudding (Arroz con Leche) – Creamy dessert of rice, milk, sugar, and cinnamon.
• Red Beans – Common in Mexican rice-and-bean dishes, seasoned with cumin and chili.
• Roasted Corn on the Cob (Elote) – Grilled corn coated with mayo, cotija, chili powder, and lime.
• Rollos de Guayaba – Guava paste candy rolled and sliced into chewy, sweet pieces.
• Romeritos – Seepweed sprigs cooked in mole with shrimp and potatoes, served at Christmas and Lent.
• Rompope – Creamy eggnog-style drink with milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and rum.
• Rompope Cake – Tres leches-style cake soaked in rompope liqueur and topped with whipped cream.
• Rosca de Pascua – Sweet Easter bread decorated with candied fruits and nuts.
• Rosca de Reyes – Ring-shaped bread for Three Kings’ Day, flavored with anise and citrus, topped with candied fruit.
• Rosca de Tres Leches – Sweet bread soaked in three milks, topped with cream and fruit.
• Rosquillas – Fried anise-flavored dough rings dusted with sugar or drizzled with honey.

Mexican foods that start with S

• Salbutes – Fried tortillas topped with shredded chicken, beans, cheese, and salsa.
• Salsa – Classic Mexican sauce made from tomatoes, onions, chiles, and spices. It’s served with tacos, chips, or meats.
• Salsa Chipotle – Smoky salsa made with roasted chipotle peppers and tomatoes.
• Salsa Verde – Green salsa made from tomatillos, jalapeños, and cilantro.
• Sangría Señorial – Non-alcoholic, sangria-flavored Mexican soda with grape and citrus notes.
• Sapodilla (Chico Zapote) – Sweet brown fruit with caramel-like flavor, used in desserts and drinks.
• Sidral Mundet – Apple-flavored Mexican soda enjoyed cold or used in cocktails.
• Sincronizadas – Grilled flour tortillas filled with cheese and ham, similar to a quesadilla.
• Slaps Cachepigui – Thin, flexible Mexican candy sheets dusted with sugar, a modern twist on lollipops.
• Sol Mexican Soda – Bright orange or fruit-flavored Mexican soft drink.
• Sopa Azteca (Tortilla Soup) – Tomato-chile broth with fried tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, and crema.
• Sopa de Fideos – Noodle soup with tomato broth, often garnished with cheese or avocado.
• Sopa de Flor de Calabaza – Soup made with squash blossoms, corn, and chicken broth.
• Sopa de Lima – Yucatán chicken soup flavored with lime and crispy tortilla strips.
• Sopa de Mueces – Hearty beef and vegetable soup seasoned with Mexican spices.
• Sopa de Pescado Siete Mares – “Seven Seas” seafood soup with mixed fish and shellfish.
• Sopa de Pollo – Traditional chicken soup with vegetables and spices.
• Sopa de Tortilla – Brothy soup with fried tortilla strips, tomato, and chile often topped with cheese.
• Sopa Tarasca – Michoacán bean soup with tomato, chile, and crispy tortilla garnish.
• Sopaipilla (Sopapilla) – Puffy fried pastry served with honey, syrup, or savory fillings.
• Sopes – Thick masa discs topped with beans, meat, cheese, and salsa.
• Sotol – Smoky distilled spirit from desert plants, native to northern Mexico.
• Sun Sapote – Sweet yellow-orange fruit used in desserts or smoothies.

Mexican foods that start with T

• Tacos – Iconic Mexican street food made with corn or flour tortillas filled with meat, beans, or vegetables and topped with salsa, onion, and cilantro.
• Tacos al Pastor – Pork marinated in achiote and pineapple, cooked on a vertical spit inspired by Lebanese shawarma.
• Tacos Gobernador – Shrimp tacos with melted cheese, onions, and bell peppers from Sinaloa.
• Tacos de Sesos – Tacos filled with cow or goat brain, known for their creamy texture.
• Tacuarines – Sweet, crumbly corn cookies from northern Mexico made with masa harina and piloncillo.
• Taquitos – Rolled, fried tortillas filled with meat or cheese also known as flautas.
• Tamales – Steamed corn masa filled with meats, cheese, or vegetables, wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves.
• Tamales Oaxaqueños – Oaxacan-style tamales wrapped in banana leaves with rich fillings.
• Tama-Roca Candy – Spicy-sweet tamarind candy popular across Mexico.
• Tamarind (Tamarindo) – Sweet-sour fruit used in candies, aguas frescas, and sauces.
• Taza Chocolate – Stone-ground Mexican-style chocolate discs used for hot chocolate or desserts.
• Tejate – Traditional Oaxacan drink made from corn, cacao, mamey pits, and flor de cacao, served cold.
• Tejocote – Small, tart fruit used in ponche (holiday punch) and preserves.
• Teotihuacan Acociles – Pre-Hispanic dish of freshwater crustaceans fried and served in tacos.
• Tequila – Distilled spirit made from blue agave, primarily in Jalisco. It’s Mexico’s most famous alcoholic beverage.
• Tequisquiapan Enchiladas – Enchiladas from Querétaro stuffed with chicken and cheese, topped with ancho chile sauce.
• Tetelas – Triangular masa pockets from Oaxaca filled with beans, cheese, or herbs.
• Tikin Xic – Yucatecan dish of fish marinated in achiote and sour orange, baked in banana leaves.
• Tlacoyos – Oval-shaped masa patties stuffed with beans, cheese, or chicharrón. An ancient pre-Hispanic food.
• Tlayudas – Large Oaxacan tortillas topped with beans, cheese, avocado, and meat. It’s often called “Mexican pizza.”
• Tinga – Shredded chicken (or pork) in smoky chipotle-tomato sauce, typically served with rice or tortillas.
• Tomatillo – Green husked fruit used in salsa verde and many Mexican sauces.
• Torta – Mexican sandwich on a crusty roll, filled with meats, cheese, and avocado.
• Torta Ahogada – Guadalajara’s “drowned sandwich” soaked in spicy red sauce and filled with carnitas.
• Tortillas – Corn or flour flatbreads that form the base for tacos, enchiladas, and many other dishes.
• Tortilla Soup (Sopa de Tortilla) – Tomato-chile broth with fried tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, and crema.
• Tostadas – Crispy fried tortillas topped with beans, meat, lettuce, and salsa.
• Tostilocos – Snack made with Tostitos chips, fruit, peanuts, tamarind candy, and hot sauce.
• Totopo – Traditional Oaxacan baked or fried corn snack, origin of modern tortilla chips.
• Toltec Cuisine – Ancient diet of corn, beans, squash, and game meats from the Toltec civilization.
• Totonac Cooking – Traditional cuisine from Veracruz featuring corn, chilies, tamales, and moles.
• Tripas – Grilled beef intestines served in tacos with lime, onion, and cilantro.
• Tres Leches Cake – Sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk and topped with whipped cream.
• Trolelotes – Street snack of corn in a cup with mayonnaise, cheese, chili powder, and lime.

Mexican foods that start with U

• Ubre – The cow’s udder, cleaned, boiled, and seasoned before being cooked. Common in traditional Mexican cooking, known for its tender, flavorful texture.
• Uchepo – A sweet, tender corn tamale from Michoacán made with fresh maize. Often served with tomatillo salsa, cheese, or sour cream.
• Uliche (Mole Blanco) – A northern Mexican stew made with beef tripe, hominy, and chili peppers. It’s hearty, spicy, and often served with lime, onion, and cilantro.
• Uñas de Cerdo – Literally “pig’s nails,” this dish uses pig’s feet simmered with spices until tender. Typically served with a spicy sauce and tortillas.
• Unto – Rendered pork lard used as a cooking fat in many Mexican dishes like tamales and refried beans. Adds a rich, savory flavor and crisp texture.
• Uvas – Grapes, grown widely in Mexico (especially in Baja California and Sonora). Enjoyed fresh or used in beverages and desserts.
• Uvas Enchiladas – A modern Mexican snack of grapes coated in tamarind, chamoy, chili powder, and sugar — sweet, spicy, and tangy.
• Uvas Pasas – Raisins used in traditional Mexican desserts like arroz con leche, capirotada, and pan de muerto. Add sweetness and texture.

Mexican foods that start with V

• Vainilla (Vanilla) – Mexican orchid pods used in desserts, drinks, and sauces.
• Vampiro – Crispy grilled tortilla topped with cheese, carne asada, salsa, and guacamole.
• Vaporcitos – Steamed Yucatecan tamales wrapped in banana leaves with meat filling.
• Venado – Venison used in barbacoa and other slow-cooked dishes.
• Veracruz-Style Fish – Red snapper in tomato sauce with olives, capers, and herbs.
• Vino Mexicano – Mexican wine, mainly from Baja California’s Valle de Guadalupe.
• Lomitos de Valladolid – Yucatecan pork in tomato-chile sauce, served with egg, tortillas, and rice.

Mexican foods that start with W

There are no Mexican foods that start with the letter W. Wait, what? … In Spanish the letter W (or ‘doble u’) is used for loanwords from other languages that maintain their original spelling.

• Waffles con Cajeta – Waffles topped with cajeta, a caramel-like goat’s milk sauce
• Wachinango (Huachinango) – Red snapper cooked a la Veracruzana with tomato, olives, and capers
• Warm Corn Tortillas – Freshly griddled masa tortillas served soft and hot
• Watermelon Agua Fresca (Agua de Sandía) – Refreshing drink of blended watermelon, lime, and sugar
• Wedding Cake (Pastel de Boda) – Multi-layered ornate cake served at Mexican weddings
• Wedding Cookies (Galletas de Boda) – Buttery nut cookies rolled in powdered sugar
• Wheat Berry Salad (Ensalada de Bayas de Trigo) – Wheat berries mixed with veggies, lime, and olive oil
• Wheat Tortillas (Tortillas de Trigo) – Soft pliable flour tortillas used for tacos and burritos
• White Chocolate – A sweet made from cocoa butter, Mexico is the birthplace of cacao
• White Corn Quesadillas – Quesadillas made with white corn tortillas and melted cheese fillings
• White Fish Ceviche – Lime-marinated raw fish with onion, cilantro, and chili
• White Queso Dip – Creamy melted white cheese dip served with tortilla chips
• White Rice (Arroz Blanco) – Classic Mexican side dish cooked with garlic and onion
• Wine Margarita – Margarita made with Mexican wine and tequila for a fruity twist
• Wontons Mexicanos – Fried wontons filled with chorizo, beef, and jalapeño, served with salsa

Mexican foods that start with Y

• X Bloody Maria – Tequila-based twist on the Bloody Mary with tomato juice and hot sauce
• X-Rita – Grapefruit soda margarita made with tequila and lime, bright and refreshing
• Xalapa Punch – Rum, red wine, and black tea punch with orange zest and honey, served chilled
• Xampinyons Quesadilla – Mushroom and cheese quesadilla, a flavorful vegetarian favorite
• Xantolo Cocktail – Tequila, lime, and grapefruit soda cocktail named after the Day of the Dead festival
• Xangos – Fried cheesecake chimichangas rolled in cinnamon sugar and served with caramel or ice cream
• Xnipec – Fiery Yucatecan salsa of habanero, onion, and bitter orange juice
• Xocolatl – Ancient Aztec chocolate drink made with cacao, water, and spices, the origin of modern hot chocolate
• Xocotl – Nahuatl word for “sour fruit,” used for various tart fruits like plums and hawberries
• Xoconostle – Sour prickly pear cactus fruit used in salsas, stews, and marmalades
• Xoconostle Agua Fresca – Refreshing drink made from tangy xoconostle fruit, water, and sugar
• Xoconostle Chips – Thinly sliced chili-lime-seasoned xoconostle fruit chips
• Xtabentún – Yucatecan anise-honey liqueur with floral sweetness, often enjoyed after meals
• Xurros – Spanish-style churros, fried dough sticks dusted with sugar and cinnamon

Mexican foods that start with Y

• Yaca (Jackfruit) – Large tropical fruit used as a meat substitute in vegan dishes.
• Yam – Sweet, nutty root used in soups, stews, and traditional dishes.
• Yema Bread (Pan de Yema) – Sweet Oaxacan egg-yolk bread for Day of the Dead.
• Yellow Dragon Fruit (Pitahaya Amarilla) – Bright yellow fruit with sweet white flesh.
• Yellow Plum (Ciruela Mexicana) – Tart tropical fruit used fresh or in preserves.
• Yellow Sapote (Zapote Amarillo) – Sweet tropical fruit with creamy yellow-orange flesh.
• Yellow Squash – Mexican summer squash with mild, sweet flavor.
• Yogur con Frutas – Yogurt parfait layered with fruit, granola, and coconut.
• Yoyo (Sweet Bread) – Round pastry with a sweet filling, also called ojo de buey.
• Yuca (Cassava) – Starchy root cooked like potatoes.
• Yucatán Huayas – Small green fruits like lychees, native to the Yucatán region.
• Yucatan Pork Belly – Slow-cooked, achiote-spiced pork belly with smoky flavor.
• Yucatan Tacos – Tacos filled with cochinita pibil, marinated pork with achiote.
• Yucatan Tamales – Banana leaf–wrapped tamales served during Candelaria.
• Cecina Yecapixtla – Air-cured, thinly sliced, salted beef from Yecapixtla, Morelos.

Mexican foods that start with Z

• Zacahuil – Giant tamale from Huasteca made with masa and pork or chicken, wrapped in banana leaves and slow-cooked overnight.
• Zapote – Sweet tropical fruit with creamy flesh and flavors of peach, pear, and banana.
• Zacatecas Condoches – Thick cakes from Zacatecas, can be sweet (with cinnamon) or savory (with beans, cheese, or meat).
• Zamburiña – Small scallops known for their delicate flavor often served grilled or in seafood platters.
• Zarzaparrilla – Sarsaparilla root used to flavor Mexican sodas, ice creams, and herbal drinks.
• Zapallo – Type of squash used in soups, stews, and tamales–similar to pumpkin.
• Zarzamora – Blackberry used in desserts, atole, jams, and sauces.
• Zanahoria – Carrot, often pickled (zanahorias en escabeche) or used in salads and tacos.

I’m always looking for Mexican food inspiration that includes meals, street food, desserts, drinks, and other foods. What Mexican foods did you discover on my list?! Let me know in the comments below…

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Mexican A-Z Food Names - A Guide

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Are you hungry for knowledge? My list of Mexican foods starting with A-Z (every letter of the alphabet) is the one for you!

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Ingredients

• Aguachile
• Aguas frescas
• Aguamiel
• Ajo
• Alambre
• Albóndigas
• Alcaparrado
• Alegrias
• Alevines
• Alitas
• Allá Enchiladas
• Almendrado
• Almejas
• Aloja
• Al pastor (tacos)
• Amaranto
• Amanitas
• Amasijo
• Ancas de rana
• Añejo cheese
• Anís
• Aporreadillo
• Arrachera
• Arroz con leche
• Arroz rojo
• Atapakua
• Ate
• Atole
• Avocado
• Avena
• Axolote
• Azúcar
• Azteca soup
• Achiote
• Acelgas
• Adobo
• Aguacatillo
• Ají
• Ajo molido
• Ajonjolí
• Ancas enchiladas
• Aperitivo
• Ardillas
• Asado de boda
• Asado rojo
• Ate de membrillo
• Atún
• Avena fría
• Barbacoa
• Bacalao a la vizcaína
• Baguette mexicana
• Balché
• Banderillas
• Bebida de avena
• Bebidas fermentadas
• Bionico
• Birria
• Bizcocho
• Bolillo
• Bolitas de tamarindo
• Borrego al pastor
• Borrego tatemado
• Borracho beans
• Bote
• Buches
• Buche tacos
• Bunuelos
• Burrito
• Bistec
• Bistec encebollado
• Biznaga
• Birria tacos
• Boing
• Bola de carne
• Bollo
• Bocadillo
• Bocoles
• Bolitas de queso
• Bolitas de yuca
• Botanas
• Brócoli con queso
• Bracitos de reina
• Buche con chile
• Buñuelos de viento
• Burra enchilada
• Burrito de machaca
• Burrito norteño
• Burrito de frijoles
• Burrito vegetariano
• Burrito de pollo
• Burrito de camarón
• Burrito de chile relleno
• Burrito suizo
• Buñuelos con miel
• Bacalao seco
• Bistec ranchero
• Bistec tampiqueña
• Bollo dulce
• Bizcocho seco
• Cacahuates
• Café de olla
• Cajeta
• Calabacitas
• Caldo de camarón
• Caldo de pollo
• Caldo de res
• Caldo tlalpeño
• Camarones a la diabla
• Camarones al mojo de ajo
• Camarones empanizados
• Camote
• Camote enmielado
• Canela
• Capirotada
• Carnitas
• Carne asada
• Carne guisada
• Carne molida
• Carne seca
• Cazuela de mariscos
• Cazuela poblana
• Cebolla
• Cecina
• Cemita poblana
• Chalupa
• Champurrado
• Chapulines
• Charales
• Chayote
• Chicharrón
• Chicharrón en salsa verde
• Chicle
• Chile relleno
• Chiles en nogada
• Chimichanga
• Chilaquiles
• Chipotle
• Chocoflán
• Chongos zamoranos
• Chorizo
• Churros
• Cilantro
• Cochinita pibil
• Coco rallado
• Coliflor capeada
• Comal
• Concha
• Coctel de camarón
• Corundas
• Crema
• Cueritos
• Cuernito
• Cuitlacoche (huitlacoche)
• Curtido
• Dátil con Tocino
• Dátiles Rellenos
• Damiana Liqueur
• Dedos de Moctezuma
• Dedos de Bruja
• Delicia de Mango
• Dobladas
• Discos de Capirotada
• Discada
• Dos Equis Beer
• Dorados Tacos
• Dorilocos
• Doritos
• Donas
• Donitas de Maíz
• Doble Malta
• Dronkies
• Duros (Duritos)
• Duvalín
• Dulce de Arroz
• Dulce de Leche
• Dulce de Leche Flan
• Dulce de Nuez
• Durango-Style Burritos
• Durazno Agua Fresca
• Duraznos en Almíbar
• Durazno Enchilado
• Elote
• Elote Asado
• Embutido
• Empanadas
• Enchiladas
• Enfrijoladas
• Enmoladas
• Entomatadas
• Ensalada de Frutas
• Ensalada de Nopales
• Espinacas con Queso
• Escabeche
• Escamoles
• Esquites (Ezquites)
• Estofado
• Estofado de Pollo
• Estrellitas
• Fajitas
• Fideos
• Filete de Pescado
• Flautas
• Flan
• Flor de Calabaza Soup
• Flint Corn
• Fragiles
• Frito Pie
• Fritos
• Fritada
• Fritters
• Frijoles Charros
• Frijoles Negros
• Frijoles Pintos
• Frijoles Puercos
• Frijoles Refritos
• Fry Bread
• Garlic (Ajo)
• Gallina en Nogada
• Gansito
• Gemelos
• Ginger
• Gorditas
• Gorditas de Azúcar
• Gringas
• Guacamole
• Guajillo Chili
• Guajillo Sauce
• Guacamaya Hot Sauce
• Green Mole Sauce (Mole Verde)
• Green Sauce (Salsa Verde)
• Guías
• Guamiche
• Guayaba (Guava)
• Guanábana (Soursop)
• Guasanas
• Guajolota
• Guajolote
• Gusanos de Maguey
• Guiso de Carne
• Gose
• Granadilla
• Green Sapote (Mamey Verde)
• Guerreran Chilate
• Habanero
• Harina
• Helado
• Higaditos
• Hojarascas
• Hominy
• Horchata
• Horchata de Coco
• Hoja Santa
• Huachinango a la Veracruzana
• Huauzontles
• Huaraches
• Huevos a la Mexicana
• Huevos Motuleños
• Huevos Rancheros
• Huitlacoche
• Huitlacoche Quesadillas
• Huito
• Huatape de Camarón
• Huayas (Guayas)
• Huasteco Tamal
• Ibarra chocolate
• Iguana asada
• Iguana pipián
• Irapuato strawberries
• Ixhuateco mole
• Ixhuatlán tamales
• Ixmole de Oaxaca
• Ixtapan tlacoyos
• Ixtapa ceviche de camarón
• Ixtepec-style beef stew
• Ixtlán mole verde
• Ixtle
• Ixote tamal
• Izote con huevo
• Iztapalapa tamales
• Jabalí Mezcal
• Jaca Fruit (Jackfruit)
• Jaiba
• Jalapeño
• Jamaica
• Jamoncillos
• Jarritos
• Jengibre (Ginger)
• Jericallas
• Jicama
• Jobo (Yellow Mombin)
• Jochos
• Jocote
• Jocoque
• Jitomate
• Jumiles
• Jurel
• Kahlúa
• Kamora Coffee Liqueur
• Ketchup
• Kidney Beans
• King Mackerel
• Kingfish Ceviche
• Kit Kat (Cappuccino)
• Knorr Mexican Red Rice Seasoning
• Leche Quemada
• Lechuguilla
• Lechon al Horno
• Lengua
• Lentil Soup
• Licuado
• Lomitos de Valladolid
• Longaniza
• Macarrones de Dulce de Leche
• Machaca
• Machitos
• Maguey Worm
• Maíz (Corn)
• Malanga
• Mamey
• Mancha Manteles
• Manchego Cheese
• Mangonada
• Manjar Blanco
• Margarita
• Marquesitas
• Masa
• Mazapán de Cacahuate
• Memela
• Menudo
• Mesquite Flour
• Mexican Mango
• Mexican Tea (Té de México)
• Mexican Wine
• Mexicoke
• Mezcal
• Mezcalita
• Michelada
• Milanesas
• Mixiotes
• Mixteca Cheese (Queso Mixteco)
• Mojarra Frita
• Mole
• Mole Blanco
• Mole de Olla
• Mole Poblano
• Mole Verde
• Molletes
• Molotes
• Morisqueta
• Morita Chili
• Moronga
• Moscachón de Fresa
• Nachos
• Nance
• Nanche Liqueur (Licor de Nanche)
• Naranjada
• Naranja Orange Liqueur
• Natilla
• Nayarit‑Style Ceviche
• Nieve
• Nieve de Garrafa
• Nixtamalized Corn (Nixtamal)
• Nicuatole
• Nogada
• Nopal en Escabeche
• Nopalitos
• Nopales
• Norteño Cheese (Queso Norteño)
• Nuez
• Nugado
• Nuez de la India
• Oaxaca Cheese (Queso Oaxaca)
• Oaxacan Old Fashioned
• Oblea con Cajeta
• Obleas
• Oca
• Okra a la Mexicana
• Olla de Avena (Mexican Oatmeal)
• Olla de Res
• Ollita de Frijoles
• Omelette a la Mexicana
• Orange Agua Fresca (Agua de Naranja)
• Orégano Mexicano
• Oreja de Cerdo
• Orejón de Plátano
• Orejones (Pan Dulce)
• Orejones de Durazno
• Ortega Chilies
• Orozuz (Licorice Root Tea)
• Ostión
• Ostiones a la Parrilla
• Ostiones a la Veracruzana
• Ostiones en Escabeche
• Ostras al Mojo de Ajo
• Oxtail Stew (Cola de Res)
• Pacharán
• Pacholas
• Paletas
• Pan de Muerto
• Pan Dulce
• Panal
• Panuchos
• Papadzules
• Pasaditas
• Pastel de Tres Leches
• Patatas con Chorizo
• Pavo en Mole
• Pay de Manzana
• Pepián Verde
• Pepitas
• Pepitorias
• Pescado a la Veracruzana
• Picadas
• Picadillo
• Picadillo de Pollo
• Picaditas
• Pico de Gallo
• Piñata
• Pinoleras
• Poc Chuc
• Pochoclo con Queso
• Pochote Fruit
• Pollo a la Brasa
• Pombazo
• Ponche de Frutas
• Ponche de Granada
• Ponche de Tamarindo
• Postres de Calabaza
• Pozol
• Pozole
• Pulque
• Quail Tamales
• Quelites
• Quenepa Fruit
• Quesadilla
• Queso
• Queso Fresco
• Queso Seco
• Quince Empanadas
• Quinceañera Cake
• Quinoa
• Rábano
• Rabo de Mestiza
• Rajas Poblanas con Crema
• Rambutan
• Ranchero Sauce
• Raspado de Tamarindo
• Raspados
• Red Beans
• Refried Beans
• Relleno Blanco
• Relleno Negro
• Requesón
• Rice Pudding
• Roasted Corn on the Cob
• Rollos de Guayaba
• Romeritos
• Rompope
• Rompope Cake
• Rosca de Pascua
• Rosca de Reyes
• Rosca de Tres Leches
• Rosquillas
• Salbutes
• Salsa
• Salsa Chipotle
• Salsa Verde
• Sangría Señorial
• Sapodilla
• Sidral Mundet
• Sincronizadas
• Slaps Cachepigui
• Sol Mexican Soda
• Sopa Azteca
• Sopa de Fideos
• Sopa de Flor de Calabaza
• Sopa de Lima
• Sopa de Mueces
• Sopa de Pescado Siete Mares
• Sopa de Pollo
• Sopa de Tortilla
• Sopa Tarasca
• Sopaipilla
• Sopes
• Sotol
• Sun Sapote
• Tacos
• Tacos al Pastor
• Tacos de Sesos
• Tacos Gobernador
• Tacuarines
• Tama-Roca Candy
• Tamales
• Tamales Oaxaqueños
• Tamarind
• Taquitos
• Taza Chocolate
• Tejate
• Tejocote
• Teotihuacan Acociles
• Tequila
• Tequisquiapan Enchiladas
• Tetelas
• Tikin Xic
• Tinga
• Tlacoyos
• Tlayudas
• Toltec Cuisine
• Tomatillo
• Torta
• Torta Ahogada
• Tortilla Soup
• Tortillas
• Tostadas
• Tostilocos
• Totonac Cooking
• Totopo
• Tres Leches Cake
• Tripas
• Trolelotes
• Ubre
• Uchepo
• Uliche
• Uñas de Cerdo
• Unto
• Uvas
• Uvas Enchiladas
• Uvas Pasas
• Vainilla
• Vampiro
• Vaporcitos
• Venado
• Veracruz-Style Fish
• Vino Mexicano
• Wachinango
• Waffles con Cajeta
• Warm Corn Tortillas
• Watermelon Agua Fresca
• Wedding Cake
• Wedding Cookies
• Wheat Berry Salad
• Wheat Tortillas
• White Chocolate
• White Corn Quesadillas
• White Fish Ceviche
• White Queso Dip
• White Rice
• Wine Margarita
• Wontons Mexicanos
• X Bloody Maria
• X-Rita
• Xalapa Punch
• Xampinyons Quesadilla
• Xangos
• Xantolo Cocktail
• Xnipec
• Xocolatl
• Xoconostle
• Xoconostle Agua Fresca
• Xoconostle Chips
• Xocotl
• Xtabentún
• Xurros
• Yaca
• Yam
• Yellow Dragon Fruit
• Yellow Plum
• Yellow Sapote
• Yellow Squash
• Yema Bread
• Yogur con Frutas
• Yoyo
• Yuca
• Yucatán Huayas
• Yucatan Pork Belly
• Yucatan Tacos
• Yucatan Tamales
• Cecina Yecapixtla
• Zacahuil
• Zacatecas Condoches
• Zamburiña
• Zanahoria
• Zapallo
• Zapote
• Zarzamora
• Zarzaparrilla

Instructions

1. Choose your favorite Mexican foods that start with the letters A-Z
2. Prep & enjoy!

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