| Abulon | Abalone |
| Aceitunas | Olives |
| Acelgas | Chard |
| Ajo | Garlic |
| Almejas Brujas | Stuffed Clams |
| Almejas | Clams |
| Apio | Celery |
| Aqua | Water |
| Aquacate | Avocado Soup |
| Aquardiente | Brandy |
| Arroz | Rice |
| Atun | Tuna |
| Avena | Oatmeal |
| Azucar | Sugar |
| Betabeles | Beets |
| Bolillos | Bread Rolls |
| Burrito | Taco made with wheat flour tortilla |
| Cabra | Goat |
| Cabrilla | Sea Bass |
| Cacahuates | Peanuts |
| Café | Coffee |
| Calabazas | Squash |
| Calamar | Squid |
| Caldo de Hongos Silvestres | Wild Mushroom Broth |
| Caldo de Mariscos | Seafood Soup |
| Caldo Tialpeno | Chicken Vegetable Soup |
| Caldo | Broth |
| Callos | Scallops |
| Camarones | Shrimp |
| Camotes | Yams |
| Canela | Cinnamon |
| Cangrejo | Crab |
| Carne de Res | Beef |
| Carne | Meat |
| Carnero | Lamb |
| Cebolla | Onion |
| Cebollita | Green Onion |
| Cerveza | Beer |
| Ceviche | Fish Cocktail |
| Champinones | Mushrooms |
| Chicharos | Peas |
| Chiles Rellenos | Stuffed chilies |
| Chipotle Chilies | Smoked Jalapenos |
| Cilantro | Fresh Coriander |
| Coco | Coconut |
| Condimentos | Condiments |
| Crema de Queso | Cheese Soup |
| Crema | Cream |
| Dulces | Sweets |
| Durazanos | Peaches |
| Ejotes | String Beans |
| Elote | Corn on the Cob |
| Empanada | Turnover |
| Ensalada | Salad |
| Especias | Spices |
| Fideos | Noodles |
| Flan | Custard |
| Fresas | Strawberries |
| Frijoles | Cooked Beans |
| Frutas | Fruit |
| Fundido | Fondue |
| Galletas | Cookies |
| Helado | Ice Cream |
| Hiebabuena | Mint |
| Higado | Liver |
| Higo | Fig |
| Huachinango | Red Snapper |
| Huevos al Albanil | Eggs in Green Salsa |
| Huevos | Eggs |
| Jaiba | Crab |
| Jamon | Ham |
| Langosta | Lobster |
| Leche | Milk |
| Lechuga | Lettuce |
| Lengua | Tongue |
| Lenguado | Flounder (Sole) |
| Legumbres | Vegetables |
| Limon | Lime or lemon |
| Maiz | Corn off the Cob |
| Mantequilla | Butter |
| Manzana | Apple |
| Mariscos | Shellfish |
| Masa | Dough made from ground corn |
| Mayonesa | Mayonnaise |
| Miel | Honey |
| Mole | One of a variety of sauces |
| Morita Chili | "Little Blackberry" chili. Not smoked |
| Mostaza | Mustard |
| Nachos | Not really Mexican. Similar to tostadas |
| Naranja | orange |
| Nopales Rellenos | Stuffed Cactus paddles |
| Nopales | Edible Cactus, the stem of the prickly pear |
| Nueces | Nuts |
| Nuez de Castilla | Walnuts |
| Ostiones | Oysters |
| Paleta | Popsicle |
| Pan de Cazon | Tortillas with shredded fish and black beans |
| Pan Dulce | Sweet Bread |
| Pan | Bread |
| Papas | Potatoes |
| Parejil | parsley |
| Pastel | Cake |
| Pato | Duck |
| Pavo | Turkey |
| Pay | Pie |
| Pepino | Cucumber |
| Pes Espada | Swordfish |
| Pescado | Fish |
| Pimienta | Pepper |
| Pina | Pineapple |
| Pitayas | Edible Cactus |
| Platano | Banana |
| Pollo | Chicken |
| Postres | Desserts |
| Puerco | Pork |
| Queso | Cheese |
| Queso Frito | Fried Cheese |
| Rabano | Radish |
| Refrescos | Soft Drinks |
| Rellenos | Stuffed |
| Repollo | Cabbage |
| Rojas | Red |
| Ron | Rum |
| Sal | Salt |
| Salchicha | Sausage |
| Salsa | Mixture made to dress or season food |
| Sandia | Watermelon |
| Sopa Azteca | Tortilla Soup |
| Sopa de Fideos con Acelgas | Noodle Soup with Chard |
| Sopa | Soup |
| Taco | Sandwich made with any ingredients |
| Tacos de Pescado | Fish Tacos |
| Tatemado | Marinated Pork Stew |
| Te | Tea |
| Te Caliente | Hot Tea |
| Te Helado | Iced Tea |
| Ternera | Veal |
| Tiburon | Shark |
| Tocino | Bacon |
| Tomate | tomato |
| Toronja | Grapefruit |
| Tortilla | Corn based flat bread |
| Tostada | Fried tortilla |
| Totopo | Toasted tortilla made with salt. |
| Tunas | Edible Cactus, the fruit of the cactus |
| Uvas | Grapes |
| Vainilla | Vanilla |
| Vino | Wine |
| Y | And |
| Zanahoria | Carrot |