A cold, creamy beverage made of rice and water. Many times it is flavored with cinnamon, almonds, and vanilla.
What is la horchata?
100
Fried potatoes served with a tomato based sauce and mayonnaise.
What are las patatas bravas?
100
Yo ___________ las patatas. (to fry)
frío
100
Nostoros __________________ el postre. (to repeat)
repetimos
100
What is the name of the oldest restaurant in the world?
Casa Botín
200
A rather tart and refreshing beverage made from hibiscus flowers.
What is el agua de jamaica?
200
Similar to an omelet, this popular dish is made using potatoes, onions, and eggs.
What is la tortilla española?
200
Nosotros __________________ las direcciones. (to follow)
seguimos
200
Yo __________________ la comida a mis amigas. (to serve)
sirvo
200
True or False: Spaniards eat lunch and dinner later than most Americans.
True
300
A type of cactus eaten often in Mexican dishes that has a similar flavor to green beans.
What is el nopal?
300
A refreshing beverage made from vegetables such as cucumbers, red and green peppers, tomatoes and garlic. Often consumed during the summer months.
What is el gazpacho?
300
Ella _________________ la cuenta. (to ask for)
pidió
300
Ellos _____________ en los uniformes. (to dress oneself)
se visten
300
True or False: It is more expensive to eat from the "menú del día" than it is to order separate items from the menu.
False, it is cheaper.
400
Fried pieces of corn tortillas topped with a variety of salsas and meats. Many times these are also topped with lettuce, cheese, cream, avocado and onions.
What are los chilaquiles?
400
Similar to potato salad. Made with potatoes, mayonnaise, carrots and tuna.
What is la ensaladilla rusa?
400
Ella _________________ la ensalada con atún. (to prefer)
prefirió
400
Ellos ______________ las instrucciones para hacer la comida. (to follow)
siguen
400
True or False: it is typical to order several dishes and share them with the people at your table for lunch.
False, this is typical for dinner, not lunch.
500
A dish made of fresh, raw fish. Often times topped with lemon and lime juices along with cilantro and onion.
What is el ceviche?
500
This is a soup made of tomatoes, olive oil, bread and garlic. This soup is served cold and is often times topped with bits of hardboiled eggs and ham.
What is el salmorejo?
500
Ellos ______________ ocho horas anoche. (to sleep)
durmieron
500
Tú ________________ comer los tacos. (to prefer)
prefieres
500
What is it called, in Spanish, when people go out for drinks and get a little appetizer-like dish with their beverage?