Glossary

Spanish to English Translations:

Desayuno – Breakfast

Al pastor – Thin sliced pieces of marinated pork served with pineapple

Aguas frescas – Mexican-style tropical drinks made with fresh fruit

Latinx- A person of Latin American origin or descent (used as a gender-neutral or nonbinary alternative to Latino or Latina)

Pico de Gallo – a Mexican salsa traditionally made from chopped tomato, onion, Serrano peppers, with salt, lime juice, and cilantro.

Asada – Carne asada is a dish of grilled and sliced beef, usually arrachera, sirloin steak, tenderloin steak, or rib steak. It is usually cooked with a marinade and some searing to impart a charred flavor.