Definitions of Mexican Dishes

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Read up on this section to get educated about the different Mexican dishes. After you learn the definitions, you can make informed choices when you order your meal! Kids eat FREE on Tuesdays with an adult entrée, visit El Mexicano Mexican Restaurant today!

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Definition of Mexican Dishes

Tortillas (tor-tee-yas)

hin corn pancakes used as a base for many Mexican dishes.

Taco (tah-koh)

Tortillas folded and fried crisp filled with beef, lettuce and cheese.

Chile Con Carne (chee-lay cone car-ney)

Pieces of steak, chili peppers, onions, tomatoes and spices simmered together.

Guacamole (wah-kah-moh-ley)

Avocado salad.

Chalupas (chah-loo-pahs)

Flat tortillas with beans, sprinkled cheese topped with guacamole salad.

Tostadas (tohs-tah-dos)

Tortillas cut and deep fried.

Enchiladas (en-chie-lah-das)

Tortillas rolled around several fillings, topped with sauce and cheese.

Chiles Rellenos (chih-leys rey-henos)

Poblano peppers stuffed with cheese and meat.

Frijoles Refritos (free-hole-ays ray-free-tos)

Fried beans.

Burrito (burr-e-toh)

Flour tortilla rolled around beef filling, topped with cheese, onion and sauce.

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