While traveling in Mexico, I realized I needed at least basic food vocabulary in Spanish. This is what I compiled:

Dulce: Sweet
Ácido: Sour
Picante: Spicy
Salado: Salty
Amargo: Bitter
Sabroso / Rico: Tasty / Delicious
Ligero: Light in flavor or low fat
Pesado: Heavy or rich in flavor
Caliente: Hot in temperature
Frío: Cold
Helado: Frozen or ice cream
Fresco: Fresh
Maduro: Ripe
Crudo: Raw
Cocido: Cooked
Asado: Grilled
Frito: Fried
Al horno: Baked