Autentica's Mexixan Food Glossary

• Arroz: Rice
  
• Carne Asada: Marinated & grilled steak
  
• Carnitas: Seasoned pork sautéed in cilantro & onions
  
• Chilé: Straight from New Mexico – Mild to Medium
  
• Green Chilé: Peeled, roasted and simmered with whole tomatoes, onions & spices
  
• Red Chilé: Enchilada sauce of fresh ground dried chilis & spices
  
• Chorizo: Mexican sausage
  
• Fideo: Vermicelli New Mexican style pasta. Very different and very good!!
  
• De la olla: “From the kettle”
  
• Tamales: Seasoned meat rolled in corn meal dough, wrapped in cornhusks & steamed
  
• Taquitos: Crispy rolled tacos
  
• Papitas: Potatoes