Traditional Dishes
This Mexican dish consists of a folded tortilla filled with cheese, meat, or beans.
Quesadilla
This spicy red fruit is a staple in many Mexican dishes.
Chili peppers
A Mexican pastry covered in sugar, often twisted or straight, and fried.
Churro
A sweet Mexican drink made from rice, milk, cinnamon, and sugar.
Horchata
Tacos al pastor originate from this country.
Mexico
A popular Spanish rice dish that often includes seafood, chicken, and saffron.
Paella
A South American and Mexican fruit used in sweet desserts and drinks, often known for its creamy texture.
Avocado
These colorful Mexican candies are shaped like skulls and are traditional for Día de los Muertos.
Calaveritas
A popular fruit juice in many Latin American countries, often made from tropical fruits like mango or passion fruit.
Jugo (juice)
Empanadas are popular in this South American country known for beef and tango.
Argentina
This Argentine dish consists of grilled beef, often served at social gatherings—the equivalent of a BBQ in America.
Asado
This spice gives Spanish paella its distinctive yellow color.
Saffron
A creamy Spanish dessert made from milk, sugar, eggs, and caramel.
Flan
A hot drink made from cocoa, sugar, and milk, popular in Mexico and Central America.
Chocolate
Arepas, made from corn dough, are traditional in these two countries.
Colombia y Venezuela
A Central American dish of thick corn dough filled with beans, cheese, or meat, usually wrapped in banana leaves.
Tamal
A common Mexican sauce made from roasted tomatoes, chiles, onions, and garlic.
Salsa
A traditional Mexican baked treat made from dough and spices, and decorated with sugar, popular during fall and Día de los Muertos.
Pan de Muerto
A traditional drink made from blending fruit, sugar, and water, popular in Mexico.
Agua Fresca
Gazpacho, a cold tomato soup, is a specialty from this European Spanish region.
Andalucia
A Peruvian dish made from raw fish marinated in lime juice and spices.
Ceviche
This Cuban ingredient, often mashed with plantains, is a starchy root vegetable used in fritters.
Yuca
Argentine dessert of layered sponge cake soaked in coffee and topped with dulce de leche.
Alfajor
A cold, refreshing drink made from hibiscus flowers, often deep red in color and slightly tangy.
Agua de Jamaica
Dulce de leche is most commonly associated with this South American country.
Argentina