A handheld wonder, old and grand...
from ancient folks in Aztec-land.

Or did a taquero, quick and bold...
with fillings new, a story told?

A simple bite, a flavorful plight...
a Mexican dream, oh what a sight!

With spice and salsa bright...
a culinary star, from day to night.

A cheesy treat, our folded grace...
from ancient corn, a warm embrace.

Or, did a Grandma, wise & keen...
with melting 'queso,' fill the scene?

With 'spicy flavours,' soft and mild...
this comfort food fits every style.

A simple dish, now a cheesy pile...
an amigo's hug making you smile!

A fried delight now has a golden hue…
from dropped burrito, tales so true.

Or did a cook, with daring hand…
in bubbling oil, make it grand?

With crispy shell & filling deep…
a savory secret, hard to keep.

A crunchy marvel, fresh and new…
a Tex-Mex wonder, shining through!

A crunchy bite, a cheesy dream...
from "Nacho's" plate, a golden gleam.

Or did an amigo, quick and sly...
with 'jalapeños,' reach the sky?

With 'queso' melted, hot and bold...
a party snack becomes a story told.

A simple pile, a salty hold...
a treat worth more than gold!

A questionable, but delicious folklore.
Legend has it that chilaquiles
can cure a hangover...or
at least make you forget you
had one in the first place.
Even ancient civilizations knew
fried tortillas could solve
90% of your problems.‍

This dish is as staple as it gets.‍
‍The word comes from the Nahuatl,
chilaquilitl means "soaked in chili."

Crispy tortillas, a saucy sea...
a morning plea, for you & me.

With cheese & crema, a rich embrace...
a flavorful schema, in every space.

It's like pizza, but it’s different.
Originally this 1985 creation came from
Chef Valentin,who learned to make pizza
….at an airport.

Turns out, cheese on flat bread
is a global free-for-all:
Japan has one with teriyaki,
Mexicans went taco-style,
after all, the Aztecs
invented tomato sauce.

This layered pizza is a culinary dream...
a crispy tortilla, a cheesy, spicy gleam.

With melted cheese, a tangy sauce...
a handheld treasure, defying all laws.

A smoky treat, a modern twist…
from roasted corn, a crispy list.

Or did a chef, with a fiery flair…?
with spices bold, beyond compare!

With charred edges, sweet & bright…
a savory snack, a pure delight.

A playful nibble, in the mist…
this desi twist now is truly kissed!

Although the exact pathway of
how spaghetti soup turned into
‍sopa de fideo from Italy to Spain
to Mexico isn’t clear...
We imagine that Mexican cooks
began to adapt dishes brought by
Spaniards to suit their taste-buds.

Tomato's tang, a spicy kick...
my spoon's a weapon, oh so quick.

Avocado dreams, a creamy bliss...
this soup's a hug, I can't resist.

Lime's sharp bite, a zesty sting...
more tortilla, is all I'll sing.

A vibrant side, a colorful sight…
from Latino fields, a grain so bright.

Or did a cook, with playful art...
with creamy filling, steal your heart?

With garlic’s bite, and veggie bold…
a savory story with more to be told.

A flavorful marvel, fiery bright…
this Mexican staple is pure delight!

A fiery bite, a cheesy thrill...
from pepper's heat, a jalapeño spill.

Or did a cook, with playful art...
with creamy filling, steal your heart?

With crispy shell, and spicy core...
a party pleaser, wanting more.

A tempting morsel, on the hill...
a Mexican spark, against the chill!

A vibrant clash, a spicy dance...
Mex chaat, a flavorful trance.

Cilantro's whisper, fresh & bright...
lime's tangy zest, a pure delight.

A crunchy shell, a soft embrace...
a fiesta bursting, in this place.

Each bite a journey, very keen...
enjoy a culinary, vibrant scene.

Mexico has its own old-school
pasta making tradition going
back to the Conquista in the
monastery of Guanajuato.
Very likely that the dish evolved
and adapted to local Latin flavors,
it’s sometimes
referred to as an ensalada fria,
or “cold salad”.‍‘ cause it’s
served chilled. Dah!!

A spicy kick, a cool delight...
a picnic trick, both bold & bright.

Pasta's twirl, a chili's fire...
a tasty whirl, sure to inspire.

A tangy dressing, a vibrant bowl...
a flavor blessing, to feed the soul.

Steamed and soft, a fluffy cloud...
my self-control, distinctly boa'ed.

Very belly's rich, a savory dream...
more baos, it seems, is my life's theme.

Folded tight, a pocket treat...
my chopsticks dance, with nimble feet.

Sweet or salty, they're a delight...
a culinary, pure, and perfect bite.

Crustless edges, neat and trim...
a sandwich art, on a foodie whim.

Layers stacked, a perfect height...
my appetite is now taking flight.

Avocado's green, a creamy spread...
a simple feast, inside my head.

Katsu's crunch, a savory sound...
the best discovery, I've found.

Golden sticks, a salty gleam...
a crispy, warm & savory dream.

A humble spud, a treat so grand...
held tight within a hungry hand.

Perhaps a dip, of ketchup red...
or creamy mayo, gently spread.

What more info shall we impart...?
a comfort food is now a work of art.

Pandan's sweet, a fragrant breeze...
these tiny treats, are sure to please.

Lemongrass tang, a citrus zing...
small bites of heaven, my tastebuds sing.

Peanut sauce drips, a sticky thrill...
more sliders now, against my will
(but gladly).

Mango's ripe, a golden gleam...
a taste of tropics, a foodie dream.

A crispy shell, a filling's grace...
it wins the taste, in any place.

Pickled and spiced, a flavor's zing...
this crispy king, makes my heart sing.

Herbs & bread, a perfect blend...
a foodie trend, that knows no end.

From street-side carts, a tasty prize...
Banh Mi disguised as pure surprise.

A sugary stick, a cinnamon haze...
in golden quick, it sweetly sways.

Dipped in chocolate, a warm embrace...
a sweet escape, with smiling face.

Dough delights, a crispy treat...
a happy bite, can't be beat.

From street-side stalls, a sweet reward...
these tasty falls, are quite adored.