Mexican cuisine is known for its variety of flavors and ingredients, and Mexican menu items are no exception. Two of the most popular Mexican menu items are tacos and tamales. Tacos are a type of Mexican dish consisting of a corn or wheat tortilla filled with various ingredients such as beef, chicken, pork, vegetables, and cheese. Tamales are a traditional Mexican dish made of masa (corn-based dough) filled with various ingredients such as meats, vegetables, and cheese, and then wrapped in a corn husk or banana leaf and steamed. Both tacos and tamales are popular Mexican menu items that can be found in restaurants and street vendors throughout Mexico.