Geography
Mexico is located in this continent.
North America
Burrito means this in Spanish.
"Little Donkey"
Beans are a staple food in Mexico, often served alongside tortillas. This specific variety is especially popular.
Black beans
This ancient civilization introduced corn, beans, and squash, which remain central to Mexican cuisine.
Aztecs
Mexico is bordered by these two seas to the east.
Gulf of Mexico & the Caribbean Sea
This food usually has veggies and meat wrapped in a tortilla.
Burrito
This tropical fruit, which is often used in guacamole, is grown in Mexico’s southern and central regions.
Avacado
The Spanish brought this type of meat, which became a key ingredient in many Mexican dishes like tacos.
Beef
Mexico shares its southeastern borders with these two countries.
Guatemala and Belize
This dish is known for its sweet taste, its crispy, doughy texture and is usually served with a sweet sauce.
Churros
This crop is the most important in Mexico and is used in tortillas, tamales, and tacos.
Corn
This bitter ingredient, once used by the Aztecs to create a frothy, spiced beverage, is now a key component in Mexican mole sauces and desserts.
Chocolate
Mexico is bordered by the United States to the north, and this natural landmark forms part of the border, flowing from the western part of Texas to the Gulf of Mexico.
Rio Grande
This dish began gaining popularity in the early 1930s.
Chicken Fajitas
This spicy vegetable is grown widely in Mexico and is used in many dishes, such as salsa and tacos.
Chili pepper
This region of Mexico is known for its seafood dishes.
Coastal region
Mexico's location between the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico places it within this climate zone, which is characterized by hot temperatures and varying rainfall patterns.
Tropical climate zone
This dish consists of a mixture of masa dough stuffed with a variety of fillings such as meats, cheese, or chilies, and then wrapped in a corn husk before being steamed or boiled.
Tamales
This grain, introduced to Mexico by the Spanish, is now commonly used in many Mexican dishes.
Rice
This route allowed sugarcane, rice, and other European crops to be introduced to Mexico.
Transatlantic trade route