Here you’ll find 7 Mexican foods that start with Y, organized from “Yautía (malanga-like root)” to “Yuca frita (fried yuca)”. Many are tubers, regional specialties, or names derived from indigenous languages.
Mexican foods that start with Y are traditional dishes and ingredients found across Mexican regions. For example, yuca frita appears in coastal and street-food menus as a popular fried snack.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, English translation, Region, and Main ingredients.
Name: The traditional Spanish or indigenous name of the dish or ingredient, so you can search recipes or menus.
English translation: A concise English name or description that helps you recognize the item quickly in writing or conversation.
Region: The Mexican state or region where the food is common, which helps you find regional recipes and context.
Main ingredients: The two to five core ingredients so you can assess flavors, dietary needs, or cooking plans.
Mexican foods that start with Y
| Name | Region | Main ingredients | Serving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuca (cassava) | national | cassava (yuca), salt, water | boiled or fried side |
| Yuca frita (fried yuca) | national | cassava, oil, salt | street snack/side |
| Yuca en escabeche (pickled yuca) | national | cassava, vinegar, chiles, onions | condiment/side |
| Yema (candied yolk) | national | egg yolks, sugar, milk | candy/dessert |
| Yemas de Santa Clara | Puebla | egg yolks, sugar, milk | convent candy/dessert |
| Yerbabuena (mint) | national | yerbabuena (mint leaves), water, sugar | tea/agua fresca/garnish |
| Yautía (malanga-like root) | southern Mexico | yautía root, water, salt | boiled, mashed, in soups |