List of Spanish Words of Nahuatl Origin - Foods and Drinks

Foods and Drinks

  • Atole (a corn-meal drink)
  • Cajeta (caramelized milk)
  • Chicle (chewing gum)
  • Chocolate
  • Chipotle (smoked Jalapeños)
  • Elote (Maize)
  • Guacamole
  • Huaraco
  • Huauzontle
  • Huitlacoche (Corn smut)
  • Mezcal
  • Mole
  • Nanche
  • Nixtamal (Hominy paste)
  • Pinole
  • Pozole (Hominy)
  • Pulque
  • Tamal (Tamale)
  • Tequila
  • Tejocote
  • Tlacoyo
  • Tlayuda
  • Xoconostle

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