I think everything is overpriced these days. Is it possible to get a decent meal under $10 bucks? Freaking inflation. Even Subway was getting to be 10 bucks a meal, until the unveiled their fantastic $5 for a footlong promo.
tacos al pastor and milanesa vs. fajitas and cheese enchiladas "Authentic" Mexican food is as varied as "authentic" food from any large region of the world. I'll take both and be happy for the rest of my life.
Delis in Mexican Grocery stores are my favorite cheap "restaurant" food these days. And the one I go to, a fajita plate (enough for two meals) is $5.
hit up a taco truck, get yourself dos tacos de fajita de carne con limon, cebolla, cilantro, y salsa verde en una tortilla de maiz and then you will know what an authentic taco tastes like. so damn good.
Fajitas are authentic also. I think a lot of is the way its prepared and the sauces and ingredients used.
Maybe we should just give you admin rights then. You can then go around locking every inflation thread you want. FAJITAS aren't "authentic" ... go ask for FAJITAS in Mexico and you'll get slapped for being a dumb United Statesian. It's carne asada or carne a la parrilla (grilled beef).
I like both, of course, but if I had to choose, I'd choose authentic...I use to travel to Mexico City alot in my first job and man, was I in heaven...but as people have said, it depends on what part of the country you are in as to what type of food you get...
yeah different parts of Mexico has different food. I agree though, both authentic and tex mex are tasty to me
Yeah that's why it's more about the ingredients and preparation. I.E. not smothering everything with neon-colored cheese.
The actual fajita meat IS authentic, the word isn't. That's like saying "chicken" isn't used in Mexican cuisine, but "pollo" is.
El Pueblito (on Richmond Ave just west of Montroes) has good "authentic" food with a lot of fresh fish and not so much cheese. They also have good Rita's. I don't think it is Mexican ...I think it I saw a Panama flag in there which I assume the owers are central American of some sort ...not Mexican.
Why yes it has been covered before, including this monster thread: http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=119013&highlight=walsh If you want to read a six part article by Robb Walsh of the Houston Press on the origins of Tex Mex, try here: http://www.houstonpress.com/2000-07-27/dining/pralines-and-pushcarts/ If you don't want to read all six parts, try Part IV called "The Authenticity Myth" http://www.houstonpress.com/2000-10-26/dining/the-authenticity-myth/full The short answer is that Tex Mex is its own authentic cuisine, derived from Mexican, Indian, and cowboy cuisines among others. My favorite non Tex Mex place (I won't call it authentic, since I am not an authority on authentic Mexican food) is Pico Picos in Bellaire. I feel like Mango. You're welcome.
