Order at a Mexican Restaurant and We'll Guess Which Spanish Word Describes You

By: Amanda Monell

6 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

In some grade schools, Spanish is taught not only to help create a dialog with people from another country, but it is also used to introduce children to the colorful and wondrous world of various Spanish speaking countries. Even though it only scratches the surface, it usually helps students decide what foreign language to take in high school (if it were necessary).

While you were in class, were you the student who stumbled through translation and pronunciation, or were you a naturally fluent speaker? Was your teacher the kind that insisted on a fully immersive experience, only accepting answer and questions in Espanol? Or were they more laid-back, providing pronunciation guidance in easy to digest pieces?

One place where it comes in handy to know some Spanish is when visiting your local Mexican restaurant. This haven of Taco Tuesdays, horchata, fresh guacamole, and margaritas is a portal into the world that is Mexican culture. Mariachi bands visit from table to table, rich tapestries and artwork hangs from the walls, and eating food from one of these restaurants is a wonderful way to step away from the everyday cuisine of the American diet.

So get your taste buds ready for a culinary adventure and grab some nacho chips. It's time to find out which Spanish word describes your personality.

Have you ever celebrated Cinco de Mayo?

I did and I was hilariously drunk.

I was there, had a few drinks, and then drove my friends home.
I did and hooked up with someone really hot.

I did, but I drank sangria.

Why do you like Mexican food?

It can be so spicy!

It is so colorful!
It is really rich and flavorful.

The refried beans are great.

When it comes to Latin music, what song do you want to hear piped into the restaurant while you eat?

"Oy Como Va" by Carlos Santana.

"Wherever, Whenever" by Shakira.
I don't care what's playing as long as I'm having fun.

"Havana" By Camila Cabello.

When it comes to Mexican restaurants, what kind of establishment are you looking to visit?

I would like to eat at a place with great ambiance.

I would like to eat somewhere that is established in my local community.
I would like to eat somewhere that has healthy choices on their menu.

I would like to eat at the place with the largest margaritas.

Who are you planning on going with to the restaurant?

I'm going on a date.

I'll take my kids.
I'll be on at a business dinner.

I'm bringing a group of friends.

When you're given the menu, which items do you tend to look at first?

I flip to the seafood section.

I read it from front to back.
I'll be looking at the appetizers.

I'm looking at the desserts.

While waiting for your server to take your order, do you eat any jalapeños en escabeche (jalapeno pickled vegetables)?

No, thank you.

I'll eat some vegetables, not all of them.
I'll eat the peppers only.

Heck yeah!

The server comes to take your drink order. What do you get?

I'll take some sangria.

I'll have a horchata.
I'll have an iced tea.

Either Dos Equis or Corona for me.

How many margaritas are you going to have this evening?

I may have two: it depends on what else I'm having with dinner.

If I choose to drink one, I'll drink maybe half a margarita.
I'll drink one margarita.

I'll drink how many it takes to get me feeling warm and fuzzy.

Which kind of salsa would you use to dip your nacho chips in?

I'll have mild salsa.

I'd probably use sour cream and mild salsa.
I'll eat my chips plain.

Gimme the hottest salsa you got!

What kind of tortilla chips do you like?

I like a nice thick chip that could hold my guac or salsa.

I like nice airy chips.
I like chips flavored with lime.

Any kind of chip will do.

If you were to get a margarita, what size would you want?

I'd stick with a medium margarita.

I'd order an extra large one so I could share it with friends.
I'd order a small drink.

I'd order a large margarita.

Which of these Mexican appetizers would you order?

I'd love some nachos.

I'd order a combo platter.
I'd eat some guac and chips.

I'd order a shrimp cocktail.

When you order your guacamole, which ingredient do you like the most?

It isn't used in a lot of guac, but I really like jalapenos.

I think that tomatoes are a great touch.
A ripened avocado is the key to a good guac.

Onions give guac a bite.

During the meal, a mariachi band comes to play. What do you do?

I flirt with the cutest musician in the band.

I listen to the music.
I enjoy the music, tapping my foot to the Latin beats.

I sing with the music, providing my own lyrics.

Do you get any soup before your meal?

I get some soup and add hot sauce and lime.

No, I'm good.
I will try some potato and leek soup.

If it's free, sure.

What kind of meat do you want as part of your main dish?

I'll eat beef.

I won't have meat on my entree.
I'll eat some seafood in my dish.

I'll eat chicken.

Which of these peppers would you eat?

I'd eat ghost peppers.

Bell peppers are the spiciest I'll go.
I'll eat whatever pepper adds the right amount of spice.

Habanero peppers will be a perfect addition to my dish.

What do you think about refried beans?

I could go either way.

Ew.
They are a pretty good binder to complex dishes.

Beans are a magical fruit.

Do you like Spanish rice?

It helps cool my mouth between bites.

I don't really have an opinion on this.
I usually skip the rice.

It's filler: give me more Mexican goodness!

What are your feelings on cilantro?

It adds a little something to my food.

I'm not a fan.
It is refreshing and I love it!

It tastes a little weird.

During the meal, a mariachi band comes to your table; however, they're super loud. What do you do?

I find the bandleader and request that they leave.

I enjoy the awkwardness of the situation.
I flirt with the hottest musician and try to get them to quiet down.

I sit through it, hoping silently that they leave.

Which sauce do you get on your food?

I'll take some salsa verde.

I love mole sauce.
I'll get some pico de gallo.

I'll get a variety of sauces on the side.

Do you get any additional items with your meal?

I'll get some extra hot sauce.

I'll ask for some guac.
No, whatever they give me is probably a perfect balance of a dish.

I'll get some sour cream.

Which of these desserts sound the yummiest?

Sopapillas topped with ice cream.

Churros.
A fresh fruit plate.

Flan.

How many people are you planning on sharing your dessert with?

I'll share it with my significant other; however, if they've been bad company, I'll keep it all to myself.

I'll share it with whoever wants a bite.
It depends on how big the dessert is.

No one!

How much are you thinking on tipping your server?

I won't leave a tip on the table, but give it to the cashier on my way out.

I'll leave a tip and my phone number if the server is hot.
It all depends on how good the services was.

I leave a generous tip.

During the meal, a mariachi band comes to play and you've had too much to drink. What do you do?

I drink water to prevent a hangover.

I sing harmonies with the band.
I dance with the hottest person.

I get another drink.

What flavor sangria do you like?

It depends on what I'm planning on eating.

I like white sangria.
I don't like sangria.

I like red sangria.

By the time you get to the restaurant, you find that it's closed. Where do you go for your Mexican food craving?

I'll go to a local burrito joint.

I'll hit a Taco Bell.
I'll go to Chipotle.

I'll go home and fix something.

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