Mexican Food Quiz: 35 Quiz Questions and Answers about Mexican Food

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Want to see how much you really know about Mexican food? You’ve come to the perfect place! This Mexican food quiz will be ideal for you!

Mexican food is definitely one of the most diverse cuisines in the world. There are so many different dishes that you can enjoy, and every region has their own unique flavours.

Of course, the best way to experience Mexican food is to travel to Mexico and try out all the different dishes but that’s not always possible and that’s why you can also enjoy them at home and in local restaurants.

Mexican restaurants can be found all around the world and if you tend to opt for authentic dishes, then you should do well in this quiz!

There are a few staples that you’ll find in most Mexican dishes.

Tortillas are a must-have, and they can be eaten in so many different ways. You can have them as a soft taco, filled with your favourite toppings, or you can fry them up into crispy tortilla chips. Another must-have is salsa.

We all know these but what about the more unique dishes in Mexico? Do you know them? What about Tex-Mex cuisine?

Let’s see if you can tell the difference between tacos and burritos, or answer questions about what goes on inside of a tamale.

This Mexican food quiz is split into 4 rounds of questions including trivia, true or false, multiple choice and a picture quiz.

While you do need a good knowledge of Mexican food, you will find that some questions are easy and others more challenging.

There is a bit of everything, for everyone!

Round 1: Mexican Food Trivia Questions

1. What is the main ingredient used to make Guacamole?
2. Which Mexican dish’ name means “little meats” in English?
3. Which breakfast dish consisting of eggs is traditionally served in Mexican farms?
4. What is the name of the cuisine that blends Mexican and southern American food?
5. What is the primary ingredient of a quesadilla (hence the name!)?
6. Which northern meaty dish includes bacon, ham, sausage, and Mexican chorizo?
7. What are traditional Tamales steamed in?
8. What does ‘al pastor’ mean in Tacos al pastor?
9. Which traditional Mexican soup is made with cow’s stomach in broth with a red chili pepper base?
10. What type of beans is used in a Chili con carne?

Round 1: Mexican Food Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What is the main ingredient used to make Guacamole? Avocado
2. Which Mexican dish’ name means “little meats” in English? Carnitas
3. Which breakfast dish consisting of eggs is traditionally served in Mexican farms? Huevos Rancheros
4. What is the name of the cuisine that blends Mexican and southern American food? Tex-Mex
5. What is the primary ingredient of a quesadilla (hence the name!)? Cheese
6. Which northern meaty dish includes bacon, ham, sausage, and Mexican chorizo? Discada
7. What are traditional Tamales steamed in? Corn Husk
8. What does ‘al pastor’ mean in Tacos al pastor? Shepherd style
9. Which traditional Mexican soup is made with cow’s stomach in broth with a red chili pepper base? Menudo
10. What type of beans is used in a Chili con carne? Kidney Beans

Round 2: Mexican Food Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of food is Pozole?
   1. Cake
   2. Salad
   3. Chips
   4. Soup
2. At what time of the day would you eat Chilaquiles?
   1. Breakfast
   2. Lunch
   3. Afternoon Snack
   4. Dinner
3. What type of food is Machaca?
   1. Vegetable
   2. Stew
   3. Dessert
   4. Meat
4. Which fruit is used to make a Chamoyada?
   1. Orange
   2. Banana
   3. Mango
   4. Strawberries
5. What type of food are nopales?
   1. Meat
   2. Cake
   3. Bread
   4. Cactus
6. What is tequila made from?
   1. Cactus
   2. Corn
   3. Agave Plant
   4. Barley
7. Where does the cemita come from?
   1. Mexico City
   2. Merida
   3. Puebla
   4. Guadalajara
8. What type of food is a torta ahogada?
   1. Taco
   2. Sandwich
   3. Stew
   4. Smoothie
9. Which one of the following is a Mexican custard dessert?
   1. Jericalla
   2. Fresas con Crema
   3. Concha
   4. Tres Leche Cake
10. Which one of the following ingredient would you use to make a Horchata?
    1. Rice
    2. Semolina
    3. Oats
    4. Corn

Round 2: Mexican Food Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. What type of food is Pozole? Soup
2. At what time of the day would you eat Chilaquiles? Breakfast
3. What type of food is Machaca? Meat
4. Which fruit is used to make a Chamoyada? Mango
5. What type of food are nopales? Cactus
6. What is tequila made from? Agave plant
7. Where does the cemita come from? Puebla
8. What type of food is a torta ahogada? Sandwich
9. Which one of the following is a Mexican custard dessert? Jericalla
10. Which one of the following ingredient would you use to make a Horchata? Rice

Round 3: Mexican Food True or False Quiz Questions

1. Chimichanga is a traditional Mexican dish.
2. Traditional tortillas are made from corn.
3. Tacos are rolled.
4. Some mole sauces use chocolate.
5. Mezcal is a type of bread.

READ MORE: 150 True or False Food and Drinks Quiz Questions and Answers

Round 3: Mexican Food True or False Quiz Questions and Answers

1. Chimichanga is a traditional Mexican dish. False, it’s Tex-Mex cuisine
2. Traditional tortillas are made from corn. True
3. Tacos are rolled. False, they are folded
4. Some mole sauces use chocolate. True
5. Mezcal is a type of bread. False, it’s an alcoholic beverage

Round 4: Mexican Food Picture Quiz

Round 4: Mexican Food Picture Quiz Answers

1. Chilaquiles
2. Enchiladas
3. Tamales
4. Elote
5. Pambazo
6. Tlacoyo
7. Mole
8. Flautas
9. Fajitas
10. Churros

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