fajitas

tortilla

Thin unleavened Mexican bread

• peppersSeasons or bombards repeatedly
• onionsPungent layered cooking bulbs
• chickenDomestic fowl for eating

beef · shrimp · cilantro · lime · guacamole · salsa · pico de gallo · sour cream · queso · jalapeño

skillet

Shallow pan for frying

• cast-ironHard molded alloy
• sizzleSound of frying
• steamHeated water's gaseous form

aroma · searing · hotplate · crackling · smoke · caramelizing · platter · presentation · tableside · dramatic

charcoal

Burned wood residue

• barbecueSlow-cook over coals
• flamesVisible burning combustion
• mesquiteThorny desert legume

flank steak · skirt steak · charring · marinade · tongs · sear · chimichurri · smoky · outdoor · strips

taqueria

Mexican taco restaurant

• enchiladasRolled tortillas in sauce
• tacosFilled folded tortillas
• burritosFilled, folded flour tortillas

nachos · quesadilla · chimichanga · tostada · carnitas · barbacoa · Tex-Mex · cantina · Mexican-American · combo platter

wrap

Enclose by winding around

• fillingsMaterial inserted into cavities
• toppingsAdded ingredients on food
• condimentsSubstances added for flavor

customizable · DIY · portions · sharing · platter · sides · accompaniments

jalapeño

Mild-to-medium Mexican pepper

• habaneroExtremely pungent chili variety
• cayennePungent red spice
• chiliCapsicum pod or stew

pepper · fiery · picante · hot · capsaicin · heat · serrano · piquant · zesty · kick

• skillet mealsstir fry, fried rice, frittata, shakshuka, hash
• sizzling foodssteak, teppanyaki, bibimbap
• American foodhamburger, cheeseburger, burger, burgers, hamburgers
• dishesmeatloaf, fried chicken, mac and cheese, macaroni and cheese, pot pie
• Quick Mealssandwich, grilled cheese, quesadillas, cereal, sandwiches
• restaurant fareappetizer, burger, burrito, chicken, curry