antojitos
Small Mexican bites
Antojitos are Mexican street snacks and appetizers—small, informal dishes served before a meal or eaten on their own.
The word is Spanish for "little cravings." Common antojitos include tacos, tamales, quesadillas, empanadas, and tostadas: We ordered a platter of antojitos to share.
Thin unleavened Mexican bread
- masaNixtamalized corn dough
- tamalesFilled masa, steamed wrapped
- quesadillaFolded tortilla with melted filling
- sopesThick corn masa bases
gorditas · guacamole · enchiladas · taquitos · flautas · chimichangas · pico de gallo · frijoles
One who sells goods
Treated with sodium chloride
- spicedSeasoned with aromatics
- friedCooked in hot fat
- grilledCooked on metal bars
- flavorfulHaving strong taste
tangy · zesty · seasoned · garlicky · meaty · hearty · crispy · stuffed
tortilla
Thin unleavened Mexican bread
- masaNixtamalized corn dough
- tamalesFilled masa, steamed wrapped
- quesadillaFolded tortilla with melted filling
sopes · gorditas · guacamole · enchiladas · taquitos · flautas · chimichangas · pico de gallo · frijoles · carnitas
vendor
One who sells goods
taqueria · curbside · comal · plancha · plaza · kiosk · stand · feria
salted
Treated with sodium chloride
flavorful · tangy · zesty · seasoned · garlicky · meaty · hearty · crispy · stuffed · topped
craving
Powerful urge to have
munchies · appetizer · casual · shareable · quick · handheld · portion · indulgence · satisfying · light
fiesta
Festive public celebration
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- feriaHispanic public celebration
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
party · gathering · holiday · verbena · posada · market · familia · domingo · paseo · plaza
antojitosentrée
Principal dinner course
main course · main dish · feast · dinner · hearty meal
antojitoshaute cuisine
Elevated culinary artistry
fine dining · formal dinner · gourmet meal · sit-down dinner · tasting menu