Descriptions of Mexican Dishes

Burrito (Bur-ree-toh)
Flour tortilla rolled with seasoned filling and
covered with burrito sauce and cheese.

Chile Relleno (Chee-lay Ray-yay-noh)
Poblano pepper stuffed with cheese and meat, dipped in
egg batter, deep-fried and topped with cheese and sauce.

Enchilada (En-chee-lah-dah)
Tortilla rolled around seasoned fillings and covered
with sauce and cheese.

Frijoles Refritos (Free-hoh-lays Ray-free-tohs)
Refried beans.

Guacamole (Gwah-kah-moh-lay)
Avocado salad.

Nachos (Nah-chohs)
Melted cheese with jalapeño peppers on toasted tortillas.

Sopapillas (Soh-pah-pee-yahs)
Flour dough that’s fried until puffed. Served with honey,
cinnamon and butter.

Tacos (Tah-kohs)
Tortillas, folded and fried crisp, filled with meat.

Tamal (Tah-mahl)
Corn meal patty filled with chicken or pork and
Mexican spices, steamed in a corn husk.

Tostada (Tohs-tah-dah)
Crispy-fried tortilla covered with beans, beef or
chicken, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese.

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