Across
- 3. - Spanish word for the number 5, as in Cinco de Mayo
- 6. - Country where Cinco de Mayo originated
- 8. - Name of the Mexican general who led the army to victory in the Battle of Puebla.
- 9. - Spanish word for party or celebration
- 10. - Referring to the bold and flavorful cuisine of Mexico
- 12. - Short for the month of May, when Cinco de Mayo is celebrated
- 14. - Popular Mexican dip made with avocado
- 15. - Popular Mexican alcoholic beverage made from the blue agave plant
Down
- 1. - Traditional Mexican food made with a tortilla and filling
- 2. - Colorful object filled with candy and toys, often seen at Cinco de Mayo celebrations
- 4. - Traditional Mexican hat
- 5. - Traditional Mexican music genre
- 7. - Peppers used to add heat to Mexican dishes
- 11. - Event commemorated on Cinco de Mayo
- 13. - Plant commonly associated with the Mexican desert