Across
- 1. – a Mexican dish of a flour tortilla filled with meat, beans, etc.
- 3. – a devoted fan or enthusiast.
- 6. – traditional Spanish dance and music style.
- 7. – brave, courageous; also used as “well done!” in applause.
- 8. – wild dog native to North America.
- 9. – large lizard native to the Americas.
- 11. – tropical fruit (originally from African languages, passed through Spanish).
- 12. – spicy sauce; also a dance/music style.
- 13. – paved outdoor courtyard or space.
- 15. – tortilla chips topped with melted cheese and other toppings.
- 19. – small insect known for biting and spreading disease.
- 20. – contest of cowboys involving riding, roping, etc.
- 22. – farewell; goodbye.
- 24. – Spanish rice dish with seafood or meat.
- 25. – friend.
- 26. – folded tortilla with filling.
- 27. – flatbread made from corn or wheat.
Down
- 2. – violent windstorm (from tronada, thunderstorm).
- 4. – dining area with self-service.
- 5. – tropical grassland with scattered trees.
- 7. – a rich find, sudden prosperity, or source of wealth.
- 10. – a small mammal with a leathery shell.
- 14. – sweet food from cacao beans (from Nahuatl xocolatl via Spanish).
- 16. – (literally "in the fresh air") outdoors, especially when dining.
- 17. – afternoon nap.
- 18. – Afro-Cuban dance and music style.
- 21. – pastry filled with meat, cheese, or other fillings.
- 23. – party or festival.
