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Mollete

Molletes (Spanish for "cheeks") were originally soft round white bread served in Spain. In Mexico, however, molletes are bolillos (similar to French bread) made into an open-face sandwich…

Cajeta

Cajeta (a caramel-like thick, dark syrup or paste) is Mexico's answer to Argentina's dulce de leche. Cajeta is traditionally made with goat's milk, while dulce de leche uses…

Salbutes

Salbutes and panuchos are popular antojitos (appetizers or snacks) in the Yucatan area of Mexico. Salbutes are small, thick tortillas, deep-fried, and then topped with shredded meat and vegetables.…

Tlacoyo

Tlacoyos are antojitos (appetizers or snacks) that are popular in Mexico, but have been cited in restaurants in the United States since only the 1990s. "Tlacoyo" is from the Nahuatl words…

Gordita

"Gordita" is Spanish for "little fat one." Taco Bell popularized the gordita when it introduced its "Gordita Supreme" in 1997, but the word "gordita" has…

Leche Quemada (Burnt Milk Candy)

Leche Quemada (Spanish for "burnt milk") is a popular Mexican caramel-like candy that has a long history in Texas. Pecan halves are usually added to evaporated milk and sugar (or corn…

Dulce de Leche

Dulce de leche (Spanish for "sweet milk") is a product of 19th-century Argentina that quickly became popular throughout all of Latin America. The caramel-like taste can be found in…

“The New York Idea”

The New York Idea is the title of a 1906 play by Langdon Mitchell (1862-1935). The comedy about marriage included the line: "Marry for whim! That's the New York idea of marriage."…

Mexicatessen (Mexican + Delicatessen)

"Mexicatessen" appears in the names of several restaurants, an obvious blend of the words "Mexican" and "delicatessen." Houston's famous Herrera's…

Curtido (Salvadoran Cabbage Salad)

"Curtido" (from the Spanish encurtir, "to pickle") is a Salvadoran cabbage salad that's served with pupusas, the popular national dish. Curtido is usually made with…

Pelado

"Pelado" means "to peel." Pelados were the shirtless of Mexico, the underclass. The slang term has been used frequently in parts of Texas, especially along the border.…

Taquito

"Taquitos" are rolled tacos. A taquito is a tortilla (corn or flour) with a filling (usually chicken or beef) that is deep-fried. Taquitos often have cheese, lettuce, guacamole, sour…

Flauta

"Flautas" (flutes) are rolled tortillas (either flour or corn) with a filling (usually chicken or beef) that is deep-fried. Flautas often have cheese, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, and…