A chipotle (; ), or chilpotle, is a smoke-dried jalapeño chili used primarily in Mexican and Mexican-inspired cuisine, such as Mexican-American and Tex-Mex. There are many varieties of jalapeños which vary in size and heat. In Mexico, the jalapeño is also known as the cuaresmeño and gordo. Until recently, chipotles were almost exclusively found in the markets of central and southern Mexico. As Mexican food became more popular abroad, especially in North and South America in… (More on Chipotle)