MEXICAN FOR GRINGOS

This meant to be a joke and that is all :)

When you come to Mexico, you have to eat Mexican food, but there are certain words that are tough to pronounce. Here's a few

1. jalapeño - a hot pepper. Pronounced: holl-uh-pehn-yo
2. albondigas - a meatball soup. Pronounced: al-bon-dee-gus
3. pico de gallo - a chunky salsa. Pronounced: peek-oh duh-guy-oh
4. pollo - chicken. Pronounced: poy-oh
5. tortilla - a very thin, flat Mexican pancake-type bread. Pronounced: tor-tee-ya
6. picante - a red spicy sauce. Pronounced: pee-con-tay
7. cerveza - beer. Pronounced: serv-ay-suh
8. guacamole - a condiment made from avocados. Pronounced: gwahk-a-mole-ee
9. fajitas - onions, peppers and meats sauteed and usually presented with cheese, beans, salsa, 10. guacamole and tortillas. Pronounced: fuh-heet-uhs
11. frijoles - beans. Pronounced: free-ho-lays
12. quesadilla - very thin crust with cheese melted on top and sometimes other items like Mexican pizza. Pronounced: cay-suh-dee-yuh
13. habanero - a very hot pepper. Pronounced: ah-bahn-air-oh
Tips:
If the words have Spanish influence, as many do in California, a "J" or a "G" is usually pronounced like an "H". An "LL" is usually pronounced like a "Y". Pointing to the menu item is often easier than pronouncing it. The words 'jalapeno', 'habanero', 'Ay! Ay! Hot!' or a graphic of a red pepper means your meal is bound to be spicy. Have water handy!