Information about Mexican Restaurants in the US.
What are known as Mexican restaurants in the United States are generally âTex-Mexâ cuisine rather than authentic Mexican fare, and include dishes like burritos, cheese enchiladas, quesadillas, fajitas, tostadas, and more. What Americans know as Mexican food is generally a fusion of Mexican dishes and southern American (often Texan) dishes. Well known American chains that serve Mexican food are Chipotle, Qdoba, Azteca, and fast food versions like Taco Bell and Taco Tico, but most communities will have independent Mexican restaurants as well. Mexican restaurants are common and easily found throughout the United States and may be available in other areas as well.
When eating in a Mexican restaurant in the US, it is customary to have tortilla chips and salsa at the table rather than bread or breadsticks. Mexican menus typically have a broad number of choices including dishes with chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, fish, other seafood, and vegetarian dishes. Many items may be offered in a âcombination plateâ format with a combination of different items, or you may be able to order individual items ala carte. Most dishes will include wheat or corn tortillas, and often include chili powder or chilis for some added kick. Most restaurants will have some mildly spiced dishes available as well. Beans, typically pinto beans, are common and may be served as ârefried beansâ (mashed beans that have been fried, often with lard).
Most Mexican restaurants also serve alcohol. Margaritas (both in lime and strawberry varieties) can be found in nearly every Mexican restaurant. Mexican beer, as well as American varieties, is usually available as well.