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List of Famous People Who Are Part-Latino, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Every year, more and more people are born to parents of different races. Some very famous people have one Latino parent and one parent of a different race and ethnicity. Many of these celebs identify with both of their unique cultures. Several half-Latino celebrities have went on to have successful careers in film, music and sports.Who is the most famous person who has one Latino parent? Jordana Brewster tops our list. The “Fast Five” actress's mother is from Brazil, and her father is Caucasian. “Parks and Recreation” <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/things-you-don-t-know-about-aubrey-plaza/mike-mcgranaghan?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actress Aubrey Plaza</a> is also half-Latino. Her mother is Caucasian of Irish and English descent, and her father is Puerto Rican. Other actresses with Latin backgrounds include Raquel Welch, Lynda Carter, and Vanessa Marcil.Several musicians are also part-Latino. Kid Cudi's mother is African American, and his father is Mexican-Native American. Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough's mother is Puerto Rican, and his father is Caucasian of Irish descent. Some half-Latino celebs might be surprising to you, like Louis C.K. and Ryan Lochte.Do you think that being biracial is an advantage or a disadvantage in today's society? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

Actresses

Meagan Good

This list ranks the best Hispanic and Latina actresses in American and English-speaking film history, ranked by your votes. Throughout the history of Hollywood, movies have featured talented Hispanic and Latina actresses. These leading ladies of Latina and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-who-have-one-latino-parent/celebrity-lists">Hispanic origin</a> have starred in every genre of film from musicals and comedies to dark dramatic roles. Several of these Latina actresses have even won Academy Awards for their work.Who are some of the best Hispanic actresses? Jessica Alba made our list. She has starred in great movies like Sin City and Little Fockers. Jennifer Lopez also appears on this list of the best Latina actresses. J Lo first received rave reviews in Selena before starring in comedies like The Wedding Planner and Monster-in-Law.Rita Moreno won an Oscar for <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/academy-award-for-best-supporting-actress-winners/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Best Actress in a Supporting Role</a> for her performance in West Side Story. She later appeared in the HBO series Oz. 25th Hour actress Rosario Dawson made this list, as did the iconic Foxy Brown actress, Pam Grier. Who do you think is the best Hispanic actress in the history of film? Vote on this list and share your thoughts in the comments section.

Comedians

This list contains information about the best Latino comedians, loosely ranked by user votes. The best Latino and Hispanic comedians come in many forms. Some famous comedians who are Latino started in Mexico while other Hispanic comedians began their stand-up careers in America. A few hilarious Latino comedians have gone on to become some of the most successful stand-ups in the world.

Who will you find on this top Latino comedians list? Gabriel Iglesias has to be at the top. The comedian known as &ldquo;Fluffy&rdquo; was featured on season four of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-last-comic-standing-winners/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Last Comic Standing</a> in 2006. Since then, he has become a powerhouse in the world of comedy for his own <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-gabriel-iglesias-comedy-specials/ranker-entertainment" target="_blank">hilarious stand-up specials</a> as well as for launching the careers of many other Hispanic comics. George Lopez is another one of the all-time best Latino comedians.

Louis CK&#39;s father was half Mexican and the comedian grew-up in Mexico from the age of one to seven. Other famous comics featured on this top Hispanic comedians list include Cristela Alonzo, Cheech Marin, and John Leguizamo.

Which Latino comedian do you think deserves the top spot on this list? Help us decide by giving your favorites a thumbs up and get in on the conversation in the comments section.

Pop Music

Alejandro Fernández

Latin pop music is exactly what you'd expect it to be: pop music that has Latin influence. While this is fairly obvious, only a select number of Latin pop artists can be considered the best of the batch. The best Latin pop artists have songs that are popular across the globe. Many of the names you'll see on this list shouldn't be too much of a surprise as they're generally superstars and in some cases, household names. This list will include Latin pop singers and Latin pop groups. Latin pop is easily one of the most popular brands of Latin music and the best Latin pop stars only cement this notion.So, that said, who are the best Latin pop artists? Well, for starters, the biggest Latin pop stars need to be included on this list. That's why you'll see the likes of Shakira, Ricky Martin, Julio Iglesias, Gloria Estefan, Calle 13, Mana and Enrique Iglesias can be found on here. Their songs are incredibly memorable and these Latin pop artists have live shows that sell out in seconds. This, among other reasons, are why these Latin singers are considered the best pop stars.Ultimately, it's up to you as a pop music fan to determine what are the best Latin pop artists. If you think someone is missing and should be added, please do so.&nbsp;This list answers the questions &quot;who are the best Latin pop bands of all time?&quot; and &quot;who is the greatest Latin pop musician ever?&quot;&nbsp;If you know enough about the genre, please vote based on the quality of the band's music instead of just voting for the most popular latin pop bands that you might've heard of.

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While there are tons of fantastic Latin American artists, some acts are just better than others. This list is designed to let the fans of Latin American music separate the absolute best Latino bands and artists from all of the rest. Latin American music includes all singer and performers who are from Latin American countries. Often singing in Spanish and drawing from the many genres associated with South and Central America, there is a huge diversity of styles in Latin American music. Selena and Shakira are classic examples of the Latin singers, but are they the top Latin <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/americana-bands-and-musicians/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">American music artists</a> of all time?&nbsp;This list of the top Latin American bands in the world includes all Hispanic and Latino musicians who have released recordings that have gotten distribution, and is an up-to-date list. These are truly the greatest Latin American bands of all time, since the most famous Latin American music artists ever are listed, and the order is decided by actual fans of the best Latin American music. Famous Hispanic singers like Ricky Martin and Jennifer Lopez are included on this list. Upvote the best artists to see them rise closer to the top of the list. The best artists on this list are the ones with the most votes, so show musicians like Nelly Furtado and Enrique Iglesias some love.&nbsp;All important, significant and iconic names in Latin American music music history deserve your votes, so make sure to choose wisely. You can only vote once on this list. The list includes all new Latin American music groups, and if there are any missing on the list, you can always add them yourself. These are the best examples of Latin American music, as well as a good place to start if you want to listen to more Hispanic singers. The Latino and Latina singers who are at the top of the list will be the best choices if you're looking to listen to good Latin American music. No point in listening to them if they aren't actually good or even half-way decent Latin <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-american-rock-bands?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">American music bands</a>.This list answers the questions &quot;who are the best Latin American bands of all time?&quot; and &quot;who is the greatest Latin American singer ever?&quot; It can even provide a good answer for the question &quot;Who are famous Spanish singers?&quot;Whether you’re a Latin American music aficionado or a newer fan, please vote for the best Latin American artists - not just the most popular Latin American music singers that you never actually listened to.&nbsp;

Ricardo Montalbán

A list of the best Hispanic actors. From the early days through the Golden Age through today, Hispanic actors have appeared on both the small and big screens, entertaining audiences throughout the world with their creative interpretations of various characters. The best Hispanic actors are globally recognized by the Academy and audiences for their fine work. The best Hispanic actors on this list are well known and popular actors who you probably have heard of. They are some of the biggest names in Hollywood, both historically and today. The best Hispanic actors have starred in Hollywood blockbusters and indie art house films. Many of the actors on this list are some of the most talented in the world. The people on this list vary in importance, from iconic stars like Anthony Quinn and Jimmy Smits, to today's greats in Javier Bardem and Benicio Del Toro. If action is your thing, then Machete himself, Danny Trejo, is a Hispanic actor representing that genre on here. The one common thread that holds these actors together, besides their ethnicity is that they're the best Hispanic actors out there and are considered all time greats.This the list of the best Hispanic actors. If you notice that an actor with a Hispanic background isn't on this list, feel free to add him. Vote or re-rerank this list according to how you think the best Hispanic actors list should look.

Celebrities

It can be difficult to build a notable career as a young celebrity, especially if you&#39;re a Latinx actor or actress.&nbsp; We&#39;ve put together a list of Latinx <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors and actresses</a> under 40 who are making waves with audiences and winning acclaim for their work in television and film.

We aren&#39;t only listing the best young <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-hispanic-actors/famous-hispanics" target="_blank">Hispanic actors</a>, but famous Latinx actresses and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebs-who-arent-americans/jacob-shelton?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors from other countries</a> like Eiza Gonz&aacute;lez and Alfred Enoch. We also have included Afro-Latinx actors like Tessa Thompson. All of these young Latina and Latino actors are at different points in their careers, but all of them are owning their space in Hollywood and we can&#39;t wait to see where their future takes them!

Who&#39;s your pick for the best Latinx actors under 40 in Hollywood right now? Check out the list of famous young Latinx actors below and vote up the ones you think are nailing their roles and taking the industry by storm.

Hip-Hop / Rap

Calle 13

Update: <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-latin-trap-songs/music-lover" target="_blank">Dive into the best new Latin hip hop with our list of 2020&#39;s top&nbsp;Latin trap songs</a>.

Over the past few decades, Latin rappers have moved from being a favorite of Latinos to achieving mainstream success. Latino hip hop emerged from the West Coast of the U.S. during the late 1980s and early 1990s and had a strong following (unsurprisingly) with Latinos in areas like Southern California. On the other side of the U.S., Latin rap emerged in Latino hotbeds like Miami and New York City. Like other rap genres, Latino hip hop lyrically took on topics that affected their lives. Over time, as mainstream Latin rap developed, the genre has moved towards party anthems with big beats and catchy hooks. No matter what you think of the early Spanglish rappers, today&#39;s Latin rappers are some of the biggest names in music, with some being among the greatest rappers alive.

So, who are the greatest Latino and Mexican rappers? Any list of Latino rappers has to include the likes of Cypress Hill, Immortal Technique, Big Pun, Fat Joe, Lil Rob, Daddy Yankee and Pitbull. These are some of the biggest names and best Latin <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-rappers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">rappers of all time</a>, and with good reason. Their slick rhymes, strong fan bases and catchy tunes have made these Latin hip hop artists widely known across the globe. Latino rappers are widely popular not only among the Spanish speaking audience, but English fans as well.

That said, who are the best Latino rappers? If you notice that a Latin rap artists is missing from this list, feel free to add them.&nbsp;This list answers the questions &quot;who are the best Latin rappers of all time?&quot; and &quot;who is the greatest Latin rap musician ever?&quot; If you know enough about the genre, please vote based on the quality of the band&#39;s music instead of just voting for the most popular Latin rappers that you might&#39;ve heard of.

Hispanic-Latinx

Bob Breitenstein

A list of the best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-hispanic-football-players/famous-hispanics?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Hispanic football players</a>. Hispanic football players, though some understated, have been an important part of the NFL's fabric. Beginning with players during the NFL's formative years like Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Van Buren (an integral part of the Philadelphia Eagles championship team in 1948), Hispanic footballers have always found a place in the NFL. Some of the biggest, baddest and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-football-players-ever?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best football players</a> have been Hispanics. There have been Pro Bowlers, All-Pros, Super Bowl Champions, and yes, Hall of Famers who are of Hispanic descent. Since the merger in 1970, there have been more Hispanic players who have soared to great heights in the NFL. While not every Hispanic football player is listed on here, the best ones are. You may recognize a good number of these players, as they're pretty big names who have had a lot of success over the years, hence why they are on the list of the Best Hispanic football players.When you think of excellence at both the left tackle and tight end positions, two of the best to ever play those positions are Hispanics. Anthony Munoz and Tony Gonzalez are indisputably two of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-football-players-ever">greatest players of all time</a> at their respective positions. Gonzalez is still terrorizing NFL defense nearly two full decades into his career, showing no signs of slowing down. Recent stars include the perpetually discussed Tony Romo, the salsa dancing Victor Cruz and running back Arian Foster.This is the list of the best Hispanic football players. If you notice someone is not on this list, feel free to add him. Vote or re-rank the list according to who you think should be considered among the best Hispanic football players of all time.&nbsp;

Carlos Beltrán

Who are the best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-hispanic-baseball-players/famous-hispanics?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Hispanic baseball players</a>? Who are the greatest Hispanic MLB players? This list of the best Hispanic MLB players looks to answer that question as we put it to a vote. Where do MLB legends like Mariano Rivera, Pedro Martinez, Fernando Valenzuela, Rod Carew, Roberto Clemente, Manny Ramirez, and Sammy Sosa rank on this list? How about current Hispanic baseball stars like Jose Bautista, Yoenis Cespedes, Yasiel Puig, Yadier Molina, David Ortiz, Miguel Cabrera, Adrian Gonzalez, Fernando Rodney, and Albert Pujols rank?Vote on who you think are the greatest Hispanic MLB players of all time in the list below. If you see anyone missing from the list, feel free to add them so that other baseball fans and Rankers can vote on your additions! Who is the greatest MLB Hispanic player of all time?

Hockey

A list of Latino hockey players, both active and retired. There are many Latino-American hockey players in the NHL as well as many <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-hockey-players-from-canada/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Canadian hockey players</a> of Latin-American descent. From Mexican hockey players to Hispanic NHL players from all over the globe, these are the famous Latinos in the NHL. In 2009, Bill Guerin - who is of Nicaraguan and Irish ancestry - was the first Latino-American Stanley Cup winner, playing with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Other Latino NHL players have ethnicity from Mexico, Colombia, Cuba, and Peru. Many have gone on to be stars in their own right. Check out this list to find out who are the best Latino hockey players.

Carolina "Pampita" Ardohaín

Who are the most gorgeous Latinas in Hollywood? This list includes some true Latin beauties, women whose exotic looks can stop traffic and captivate audiences worldwide. These famous women from Latin America, Europe, and the United States are all proud of their Latina heritage and paving the way&nbsp;for young, pretty girls all over the world and of various cultural backgrounds to follow in their footsteps.

From Jennifer Lopez to Salma Hayek to Selena Gomez, many of these stunning&nbsp;female Latin celebrities included in the gallery below are more than just sexy or hot, they are also considered to be aging gracefully, not to mention <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-beautiful-famous-women-of-all-time/joanne?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the most beautiful women of all time</a>. Beautiful women of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Brazilian and other descent exude charm, intelligence, talent, and natural sensuality unlike any other. These attractive Latin ladies&nbsp;from film, TV, music and the modeling world are the best at what they do, and some are even triple threat talents recognized internationally.

Vote up for your favorite female Latin star, vote down any women on this list that you don&#39;t think deserve to be on top, and definitely re-rank this list in any order you like.

Santana Lopez

List of the funniest latino TV characters. They are forever engrained in the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-20-greatest-sharks-in-pop-culture-history/robert-wabash?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">pop culture history</a> and thereby our collective unconscious. We're talking about those hispanic television characters who made us laugh our funny bones off every time they appeared in an episode or starred in their own shows. From kid's shows, like &quot;Austin &amp; Ally,&quot; to modern sitcoms, like &quot;Modern Family,&quot; there is a great range of great characters who are proud of their ethnicity. But we can't talk about funny latinos on television sets without giving props to Desi Arnaz's Ricky Ricardo of &quot;I Love Lucy&quot; fame. It can be argued that he got the ground running for characters like Fez (Wilmer Valderrama) on &quot;That 70's Show&quot; and A.C. Slater (Mario Lopez) on &quot;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/saved-by-the-bell-behind-the-scenes/anncasano?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Saved By The Bell</a>.&quot; Then there are the lovely latina ladies who make us laugh, like Carla from &quot;Scrubs&quot; and &quot;Ugly Betty herself. We made sure to include Louis CK's character on the eponymous &quot;Louie,&quot; as he is <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-of-mexican-descent/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">of Mexican descent</a>.

Metal

Nonpoint

Latin metal artists list, with photos, ranked best to worst by votes. List of good latin metal bands includes a filter so you can sort by the groups’s label and what albums they've put out. This list of the top latin metal bands in the world includes all musicians who have released recordings that have gotten distribution, and is an up-to-date list. Latin metal groups and artists are shown below along with any additional genres in which their music belongs. If available, you can also see information about where all latin metal bands on this list got started. These are truly the greatest latin metal bands of all time, since the most famous latin metal artists ever are listed, and the order is decided by actual fans of the best latin metal music. You can click on the latin <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-heavy-metal-bands-that-i-know?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">metal band names</a> to see more information about that particular notable latin metal group. If they're near the top of the best latin metal artist list, though, then they should have at least some information available. All the top latin metal bands named on the list also have discographies on their pages if you click on the latin metal band names themselves. This list features artists like Ill Niño and Nonpoint. Rank the best artists on the list to see them get to the top. What will come out on top in the end? Alejandro Silva? Puya?All important, significant and iconic names in latin metal music history deserve your votes, so make sure to choose wisely. You can only vote once on this list. The list includes all new latin metal bands, and if there are any missing on the list, you can always add them yourself. Just make sure they aren't already on the list and check your spelling, because this is already an accurate compilation of the best examples of latin metal, as well as a good place to start if you're asking yourself, or friends, exactly how to get into latin metal music. Especially since the bands at the top of the list will at the very least be the best choices if you're looking for a list of good latin metal bands with which to start out. No point in listening to them if they aren't actually good or even half-way decent latin metal bands.This list answers the questions "who are the best latin metal bands of all time?" and "who is the greatest latin metal musician ever?"If you know enough about the genre, please vote based on the quality of the band's music instead of just voting for the most popular latin metal bands that you might've heard of, but not really listened to closely enough to cast an informed vote.Tweet this or Facebook it to make sure your friends weigh in too. {#nodes}

Baseball

Vladimir Guerrero

A list of the best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/hispanic-mlb-players/ranker-baseball?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Hispanic baseball players</a>. Hispanic baseball players have been interwoven in the fabric of Major League Baseball for years. They've been some of the greatest, well known names in baseball history. There are a bunch of Hall of Fame players on this list, who are rightfully enshrined in Cooperstown and are considered some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time">greatest players of all time</a>. The 1960s was when the first big wave of Hispanic players hit the big leagues. From this batch are some of the greatest Hispanic players of all time. Roberto Clemente, Juan Marichal, Orlando Cepeda and a slew of others made it normal for the notoriously MLB teams to mine the unchartered Latin American baseball waters. Due to the success of these players, Hispanic players began to populate many team's rosters.Over the past few decades, Latino players have dominated the big leagues. These days, you're likely to see a huge percentage of superstars and future Hall of Famers like Miguel Cabrera, Albert Pujols, David Ortiz and the greatest relief pitcher of all time, Mariano Rivera. The number of Hispanic ballplayers on MLB teams has grown throughout the years and Hispanic players dominate many of the baseball rosters, from the big level down through the minor leagues.&nbsp;This is the list of the best Hispanic baseball players. This list can include all time greats and today's superstars. The one thing they have in common is that they're considered the best Hispanic players. If you notice someone is missing from this list, feel free to add them. Vote or re-rank this list according to who you think are the best Hispanic baseball players.

Sergio Martínez

A list of the best Hispanic boxers, ranked by boxing fans from around the world. For years, boxing has been intertwined with Hispanic culture. The boxers listed on here are some of the most <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-male-professional-boxers/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">well known boxers</a> in the boxing history. They are some of the biggest names and most popular fighters of their time. There are champions, title contenders, and boxers who are famous in their own right. The best Hispanic boxers aren't limited to a certain weight class. The top boxers on this list are middleweights, light heavyweights, heavyweights, welterweights and the like. Roberto Duran, Julio Cesar Chavez and Oscar De La Hoya are three of the biggest Hispanic fighters in boxing history. They are known for their blend of brute force, punishing punches and quick feet. They are known as some of the greatest Hispanic boxers of all time. There are a few familiar names on here that can be called the most <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-hispanic-boxers/famous-hispanics">famous Hispanic boxers</a> as well.&nbsp;Vote and re-rank this list according to who you think should be consider the best Hispanic boxer of all time. If you notice someone is missing from this list, feel free to add him.&nbsp;

Superheroes

Latinx&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-superheroes-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">comic book characters</a> are more prominent now than ever before! Not only are more Latin countries represented with the increased presence of Latinx&nbsp;heroes and villains, but the characters themselves are larger and more important, with vital roles to play in their universes. One of several Captain Americas in the Marvel Universe is Latin American. Even the new Spider-Man, Miles Morales, is <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-who-have-one-latino-parent/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">half Puerto Rican</a>.

Latinx&nbsp;characters have long been an important part of comics (just look at Zorro, one of the prototypical masked heroes), but now they really have their time to shine. As both heroes (Green Lantern, Blue Beetle, Ronin, Goldballs) and villains (Bane, Machete, Tarantula).&nbsp; There are even multiple Latino Spider-Men and Spider-Women slinging webs in the Spider-Verse.

These are the best Latinx&nbsp;comic book characters in the funny pages, including superheroes, supervillains, and everything in between. Vote up your favorites!

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Covering a region that includes South and Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean, Latin America is expansive and diverse, From Mexican fajitas &amp; enchiladas to Peruvian Papas a la Huancaina, this list explores the flavorful &amp; inventive cuisine of Latinos worldwide.

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Taco

A taco is a traditional Mexican dish composed of a corn or wheat tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, pork, chicken, seafood, vegetables and cheese, allowing for great versatility and variety. A taco is generally eaten without utensils and is often accompanied by garnishes such as salsa, avocado or guacamole, cilantro, tomatoes, minced meat, onions and lettuce.

Burrito

A burrito is a type of Mexican and Tex-Mex food, consisting of a wheat flour tortilla wrapped or folded into a cylindrical shape to completely enclose the filling. The flour tortilla is usually lightly grilled or steamed, to soften it and make it more pliable.
In Mexico, meat and refried beans are sometimes the only fillings. In the United States, burrito fillings generally include a combination of ingredients such as Mexican-style rice or plain rice, refried beans or beans, lettuce, salsa, meat, guacamole, cheese, and sour cream, and the size varies.

A quesadilla is a wheat tortilla or a corn tortilla filled with a savoury mixture containing cheese, other ingredients, and/or vegetables, cooked often on a griddle, then folded in half to form a half-moon shape.

Salsa

Salsa is the Spanish term for sauce, and in English-speaking countries usually refers to the sauces typical of Mexican cuisine known as salsa picante, particularly those used as dips. They are often tomato-based, although many are not, and they are typically piquant, ranging from mild to extremely hot.

Empanada

An empanada is a stuffed bread or pastry baked or fried in many countries in Latin Europe, Latin America, the Southwestern United States, and parts of Southeast Asia. The name comes from the Galician, Portuguese, and Spanish verb empanar, meaning to wrap or coat in bread.
Empanadas are made by folding dough or bread with stuffing consisting with a variety of meat, cheese, huitlacoche, vegetables, fruits, and others.

Nachos

Nachos is a dish from northern Mexico. The dish is composed of tortilla chips covered with cheese or cheese-based sauce, and is often served as a snack. More elaborate versions add more ingredients and can be served as a main dish. First created circa 1943 by Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya, the original nachos consisted of fried corn tortillas covered with melted cheddar cheese and sliced jalapeño peppers.

Guacamole

Guacamole is an avocado-based dip that began with the Aztecs in Mexico. In addition to its use in modern Mexican cuisine it has also become part of American cuisine as a dip, condiment and salad ingredient. It is traditionally made by mashing ripe avocados and sea salt with a molcajete. Some recipes call for tomato, onion, garlic, lemon or lime juice, chili or cayenne pepper, yogurt, cilantro or basil, jalapeño and/or additional seasonings.

Enchilada

An enchilada is a corn tortilla rolled around a filling and covered with a chili pepper sauce. Enchiladas can be filled with a variety of ingredients, including meat, cheese, beans, potatoes, vegetables, seafood or combinations.

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Carne asada

In Mexican cuisine, carne asada is made from thin marinated beef steak, usually skirt steak, flank steak or flap steak. It is usually cooked with a certain amount of searing to impart a charred flavor. Carne asada can be served as a main dish or as an ingredient in other dishes. Carne asada is often served with fresh guacamole, grilled onions, black beans or frijoles charros, rice, tortillas and fresh salsa. Carne asada can also be topped with chismol or pico de gallo.
The dish is commonly prepared in the northern and western parts of Mexico as well as in the American Southwest. It is sold at Mexican meat markets called carnicerías in the American Southwest and especially those states with Mexican/Mexican American enclaves.

Tamale

A tamale is a traditional Mesoamerican dish made of masa, which is steamed or boiled in a leaf wrapper. The wrapping is discarded before eating. Tamales can be filled with meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, chilies or any preparation according to taste, and both the filling and the cooking liquid may be seasoned.
Tamales have been traced back to the Ancient Maya people, who prepared them for feasts as early as the Preclassic period. Maya people called their corn tortillas and tamales both utah.
Tamales originated in Mesoamerica as early as 8000 to 5000 BC. Aztec and Maya civilizations, as well as the Olmeca and Tolteca before them, used tamales as portable food, often to support their armies, but also for hunters and travelers. Tamale use in the Inca Empire had been reported long before the Spanish visited the New World.
The diversity of native languages in Mesoamerica led to a number of local words for the tamal, many of which remain in use. The Spanish singular of tamales is tamal. The English word "tamale" is an American back-formation of tamales.

Churro

A churro is a fried-dough pastry—predominantly choux—based snack. Churros are popular in Spain, France, the Philippines, Portugal, Ibero-America and parts of the United States. In Spain, churros can either be thin or long and thick . They are normally eaten for breakfast dipped in hot chocolate or café con leche.

Tortilla Chips

Tortilla chip

A tortilla chip is a snack food made from corn tortillas, which are cut into wedges and then fried—or baked. Corn tortillas are made of corn, vegetable oil, salt and water. Although first mass-produced in Los Angeles in the late 1940s, tortilla chips were always considered to be a Mexican food, known as totopos and tostadas. Though usually made of yellow corn, they can also be made of white, blue, or red corn. Some manufacturers include many other ingredients including wheat, sugar, and MSG.

Tres Leches Cake

Tres leches cake

A tres leches cake, or torta de tres leches, or pan tres leches, is a sponge cake—in some recipes, a butter cake—soaked in three kinds of milk: evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream.
When butter is not used, the Tres Leches is a very light cake, with many air bubbles. This distinct texture is why it does not have a soggy consistency, despite being soaked in a mixture of three types of milk.

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Taquito

A taquito, rolled taco, or flauta is a Mexican food dish most often consisting of a small rolled-up tortilla and some type of filling, including beef, cheese or chicken. The filled tortilla is crisp-fried. The dish is often topped with condiments such as sour cream and guacamole. Corn tortillas are generally used to make taquitos; the dish is more commonly known as flautas when they are larger than their taquito counterparts, and can be made with either flour or corn tortillas although using corn is more traditional. In some areas, such as New Mexico, taquito refers not to the rolled-up tortilla dish, but rather a smaller version of the taco.

Flan

Flan is an open pastry or sponge cake containing a sweet or savoury filling. A typical flan of this sort is round, with shortcrust pastry. Usually coated with sweet syrup. It is similar to a custard tart or a South African melktert.
British savoury flans may have diverged from the Spanish and French custard flans in the Middle Ages.

Spanish rice

Spanish rice or red rice is a Mexican side dish made from white rice, tomatoes, garlic, onions, and other ingredients. It is traditionally made by sautéing the rice in a skillet until it is golden brown. Water or chicken broth is then added along with chopped tomatoes or tomato sauce.
Spanish rice is a popular dish in the American Southwest, which sometimes refers to the dish as "Mexican rice." However, Spanish rice and Mexican rice are relatively different; whereas Mexican rice sometimes uses cumin, Spanish rice uses saffron instead. The version of the dish cooked throughout Northern Mexico tends to be a more homogeneous character, often with just enough tomato and chili pepper to give the distinctive red-orange color and a smoky, garlic and onion-laden flavor. It is usually served as a side dish alongside other Mexican cuisine.

Carnitas

Carnitas, literally "little meats," is a dish of Mexican cuisine originating from the state of Michoacán. Carnitas are made by braising or simmering pork in oil or preferably lard until tender. The process takes three or four hours and the result is very tender and juicy meat, which is then typically served with chopped coriander leaves and diced onion, salsa, guacamole, tortillas, and refried beans.

Refried beans

Refried beans is a dish of cooked and mashed beans and is a traditional staple of Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, although each cuisine has a different approach when making the dish. Refried beans are also popular in many other Latin countries.

Margarita

The margarita is a cocktail consisting of tequila, triple sec and lime or lemon juice, often served with salt on the rim of the glass. The drink is served shaken with ice, blended with ice, or without ice. Although it has become acceptable to serve a margarita in a wide variety of glass types, ranging from cocktail and wine glasses to pint glasses and even large schooners, the drink is traditionally served in the eponymous margarita glass, a stepped-diameter variant of a cocktail glass or champagne coupe somewhat resembling an inverted sombrero.

Tostada

Tostada is a Spanish word meaning "toasted". In Mexico and other parts of Hispanic America it is the name of different local dishes which are toasted or use a toasted ingredient as the main base of their preparation. Even though the tortilla is fried, the meaning sticks with it.
In Mexican usage, tostada usually refers to a flat or bowl-shaped tortilla that is deep fried or toasted. It may also refer to any dish using a tostada as a base. It can be consumed alone, or used a base for other foods. Corn tortillas are usually used for tostadas, although tostadas made of wheat flour may occasionally be found.

Ceviche

Ceviche is a seafood dish popular in the coastal regions of the Americas, especially Central and South America. The dish is typically made from fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices, such as lemon or lime, and spiced with ají or chili peppers. Additional seasonings, such as chopped onions, salt, and coriander, may also be added. Ceviche is usually accompanied by side dishes that complement its flavors, such as sweet potato, lettuce, corn, avocado or plantain. As the dish is not cooked with heat, it must be prepared fresh to minimize the risk of food poisoning.
Along with an archaeological record suggesting the consumption of a food similar to ceviche nearly 2,000 years ago, historians believe the predecessor to the dish was brought to Peru by Moorish women from Granada, who accompanied the Spanish conquistadors and colonizers, and this dish eventually evolved into what now is considered ceviche.

Cuban Sandwich

Cuban sandwich

A Cuban sandwich is a variation of a ham and cheese that was often made in cafes catering to Cuban workers in the early Cuban immigrant communities of Florida: Key West and Ybor City, Tampa. Later on, Cuban exiles and expatriates brought it to Miami where it is also still very popular. The sandwich is made with ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and sometimes salami on Cuban bread.
In April 2012, the "Historic Tampa Cuban Sandwich" was designated as the "signature sandwich of the city of Tampa" by Tampa's city council.

Dulce de leche

Dulce de leche is a confection prepared by slowly heating sweetened milk to create a substance that derives its taste from the Maillard reaction, changing flavour and colour. Literally translated, it means "candy [made] of milk" or "sweet [made] of milk." It is popular in Latin America, notably in Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia and Venezuela. The dulce de leche of El Salvador has a soft, crumbly texture, with an almost crystallized form. Mexico had versions as manjar or cajeta which is made from goat's milk. In Cuba, dulce de leche is made from soured milk that's curdled and then sweetened. In the Dominican Republic it is made with equal parts milk and sugar with cinnamon, and the texture is more like fudge. In Puerto Rico dulce de leche is sometimes made with unsweetened coconut milk.
Dulce de leche is also popular in the Philippines, where it is usually paired with cakes or breakfast rolls. As in other places, it has also found its way into other desserts such as cakes and ice cream.
A French version, known as confiture de lait, is very similar to the spreadable forms of dulce de leche.

Arroz con pollo

Arroz con pollo is a traditional dish of Spain and Latin America, closely related to paella. In the Dominican Republic it is called locrio de pollo, and Saint Martin where it is called lokri or locreo.
There is some debate as to whether it originated in Spain. Puerto Ricans consider it one of their classic recipes. Many Puerto Ricans note that arroz con pollo can not be made without beer and annatto oil and saffron is no substitute. Beer and annatto are rarely used in Spanish cooking and never in arroz con pollo there. Annatto is frequently used in Puerto Rican cooking exceptionally in rice dishes like arroz con gandules and arroz con maiz. Beer is in many Puerto Rican dish like pollo guisado and asopao de pollo. Arroz con pollo and most Puerto Rican rice dish are highly seasoned with sofrito, which is another key ingredient in arroz con pollo.
Food writer Elisabeth Lambert Ortiz, while pointing to the international aspects of the dish, notes that origin in the Spanish forms of pilaf, and already reflected international influences: chicken was brought from India and rice from Asia; saffron was introduced by Phoenician traders; tomatoes and peppers are natives of the Americas.

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