Tex-Mex

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Articles on Tex-Mex

There Are So Many Ways to Prepare Carne Asada for Cinco de Mayo

If you love carne asada, you owe it to yourself to learn how to make it at home, and there's no better...

Celebrate Spring and Cinco de Mayo with Vegetarian Mexican Dishes

In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is mostly seen as an excuse to drink margaritas and Mexican beer...

Become a Master of Enchiladas with These Easy Tips and Tricks

Enchiladas are one of those foods that, when done correctly, you can’t stop thinking about (what’s...

What Makes a Breakfast Burrito a Breakfast Burrito?

When you imagine “breakfast burrito,” you might imagine something different than the person next to...

What Is the Difference Between a Burrito and an Enchilada?

When eating at a Mexican restaurant, it's easy to be overwhelmed by the vast array of menu options...

These Unique Slaws Will Take Your Fish Tacos from Good to Amazing

Stop, for a moment, and consider the best fish tacos you’ve ever had. There’s always that something...

What Is the Difference Between Mexican and Tex-Mex Enchiladas?

I was born in Texas. Whenever I reveal that the Lone Star state is my birthplace, I gain instant insider...

Videos on Tex-Mex

CHOW Tour Austin: Tex-Mex or Mex-Tex?

Austin has a ton of great Mexican food, from old-school Tex-Mex to authentic interior Mexican cuisine. We wanted to see the range, so we consulted Austin Chowhounds for a little guidance. On scrumptiouschef's urging, we learned some of the secrets behind a family recipe for enchiladas, complete with classic brown gravy, served at a bowling alley. There were also breakfast tacos at the tiny El Taco Rico trailer, another Chowhound favorite where every corn tortilla is made fresh, and a taste of authentic home-style Mexican cooking at El Mesón.