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Eating in Mexico is always a pleasant-and often intriguing-adventure. However, many visitors or newly arrived residents ara unfamiliar with the Spanish names for food. When the time comes to venture into the nation's famed fresh produce market this glossary may help you get what you're craving for.
FISH PESCADO

FRUIT & NUTS FRUTAS & NUECES
Anchovy Anchoa Almond Almendra
Mojarra Apple Manzana
Bass (freshwater)
Black Bass Lobina Apricot Chabacano
Black sea Bass Cabrilla Avocado Aguacate
Blue Marlin Marlin Azul Banana Platano
Codfish Bacalao Blackberry Zarzamora
Eels Anguilas Cherry Cereza
Flounder Lenguado Cranberry Arandano, Guindilla
Grouper Mero Date Datil
Marckerel Macarela Fig Higo
Perch Perca Grape Uva
Pompano Pampano Grapefruit Toronja
Rainbow Trout Trucha Arco Iris Guava Guayaba
Red Snapper Huachinango Lemon Limon Amarillo
Sailfish Pez Vela Melon Melon
Salmon Salmon Key Lime Limon
Sardine Sardina Orange Naranja
Sawfish Sierra Peach Durazno
Scallop Callo de Hacha Peanut Cacahuate
Shark Cazon, Tiburon Pear Pera
Snook Robalo Pineapple Piña
Sole Lenguado Plum Ciruela
Squid Calamar Pomegranate Granada
Stripped Marlin Marlin Rayado Prune Ciruela Pasa
Swordfish Pez Espada Quiche-------- Membrillo
Tarpon Sabalo Raisin Pasa
Trout Trucha Raspberry Frambuesa
Tuna Atun Strawberry Fresa
Whitefish Pez Blanco Tangerine Mandarina
Yellowtail Jurel Walnut Nuez
Watermelon Sandia
SHELLFISH MARISCOS
HERBS & SPICES HIERBAS & ESPECIAS
Anchovies Anchoas
Clam Almejas Allspice Pimienta Dulce
Crab Jaiba Basil Albahaca
Crayfish Langostin Bay Leaf Laurel
Lobster Langosta Caper Alcaparra
Scallops Escalopas Caraway Alcarevea
Shrimp Camaron Cardamon Carcadomomo
Oysters Ostiones Cayenne Pepper Pimienta Roja
Chervil Perifollo
VEGETABLES VEGETALES
Chives Cebollin
Asparagus Esparragos Cinnamon Canela
Artichoke Alcachofa Cloves Clavo de Olor
Beets Betabel Coriander Cilantro
Brussel Sprouts Coles de Bruselas Cornstarch Maizena
Cabbage Col Cream of Tartar Crema de Tartaro
Carrots Zanahoria Cumin Comino
Califlower Coliflor Dill Eneldo
Celery Apio Fennel Hinojo
Chicpea Garbanzo Ginger Jenjibre
Corn Maiz Horseradish Rabano Fuerte
Cucumber Pepino Mace Maiz
Dried Beans Frijoles Marjoram Mejorana
Ear of Corn Elote Mint Yerbabuena
Garlic Ajo Mustard Mostaza
Green Bean Ejote Nutmeg Nuez Moscada
Green Pepper Pimiento Verde Paprika Pimiento Molido Fino
Leek Poro Poppy Seeds Semilla de Adormidera
Lentil Lenteja Rosemary Romero
Lettuce Lechuga Saffron Azafran
Lima Bean Haba Sage Salvia
Mirliton Chayote Savory Ajedrea
Mushroom Hongo Sesame Seeds Semilla de Ajonjoli
Olive Aceituna Tarragon Estragon
Onion (white) Cebolla Thyme Tomillo
Onion (green) Cebolla de Rabo Turmeric Cucumo
Onion (pearl) Vanilla Vainilla
Cebolla de Cambray
Parsley Perejil
MEAT CARNES
Pumpkin Calabaza
Radish Rabano
Beef Res
Spinach Espinacas Ground Meat Carne Molida
Summer Squash Calabacita Chuck Diezmillo
Sweet Potato Camote Liver Higado
Tomato Tomate Bola Round Steak Pulpa
Tomato (small) Jitomate Roastbeef Rosbif
Tomato (plum) Guajillo Sirloin AGuayon
Tomato (green) T-Bone T-Bone
Tomate de Cascara
Turnip Colimabo, Nabo Tongue Lengua de Res
Watercress Berro Tripe Pancita
Yam Camote Pork Cerdo
Deep-Fried Pork Carnitas
BREAD & DESSERTS PAN & POSTRES Deep-Fried Porkskin Chicharron
Loin Lomo de Cerdo
Biscuit Bizcocho
Breadroll Bolillo Spareribs Costillitas
Bread Pan Chops Chuleta de Puerco
Cake Pastel Pig's Feet Manitas de Puerco
Cookie Galleta Sausage Salchicha
Custard Flan Smoked Pork Chops Chuletas Ahumadas
Ice Cream Nieve Mutton Carnero
Sorbet Helado Leg of Lamb Pierna de Carnero
Pie Pay Loin Chops
Chuleta de Lomo de Carnero
Rice Pudding Arroz con Leche Rib Chops
Chuleta de Costilla de Carnero
Salted Cracker Galleta Salada Veal Ternera
Sweet Roll Pan Dulce Calf's Liver Higado de Ternera
Frog's Legs Ancas de Rana
PARTS PARTES
Rabbit Conejo
Brains Sesos
DAIRY LACTEOS
Leg Pierna
Thigh Muslo Milk Leche
Breast Pechuga Butter Mantequilla
Wing Alas Yoghurt Yoghurt
Tripe Pancita Cheese Queso
Sweet Cream Crema Dulce
POULTRY AVES
Sour Cream Crema Agria
Half-n-Half Media Crema
Chicken Pollo
Goose Ganso Eggs Huevos
Hen Gallina
Turkey Pavo, Guajolote

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