Tex Mex vs. Mexican cuisine?

Question

I am from CA so I am familiar with Mexican food, but I was watching a food show about Tex Mex food and wasnt quite sure since it focused on enchiladas, burritos, tacos, arroz con pollo....isnt this just Mexican food?

So what exactly is Tex Mex and how is it different from Mexican food?

THANKS!

Answer 1

Fajitas are Tex-Mex.

Answer 2

Hello!

Great question and i have the answer for you!

Often times the term "tex- mex" and "mexican" get blurred.,

The term "Tex-Mex," which is a fusion of foods from Texas and Mexico, was developed in the early 1970s.

Oten times when you eat" Tex-Mex" you are not really eating AUTHENTHIC Mexican food.

The big difference is that "Tex-Mex" foods typically are greasy and fried, while true Mexican foods are made with fresher ingredients.

More fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes and red and green chiles, are used in authentic Mexican cuisine

For example:

In Mexico, enchiladas have no meat inside. They're sauteed corn tortillas rolled up and eaten.

In Texas and across the United States, Americans added beef, chicken, cheese or spinach for their version of the enchilada.

I HOPE THAT HELPS!

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 3

tex-mex is a type of food which used primarily in texas while mexican food known for its intense and varied flavors, colorful decoration, and variety of spices.

Answer 4

real mexican cuisine has no bbq sauce, or brown suga

tex mex in a mix on real mex cuisine, but they r close

Answer 5

idk but mexican is better

Answer 6

tex mex is American Mexican food

Answer 7

The food stays the same, Is the flavor and the way they make the food.

Mexican food is going to " Laura's Cocina" "Maria's Cocina"

a real Mexican place.

Tex Mex food is like going to a NON Mexican restaurant, like..

"Chili's" " "south of the Border".

If you ask me Mexican food is better, because its all Authentic.

Tex Mex are for people with a non spicy toung.

Mexican is for people who are from mexico or from Cali since Cali is like Mexico.

Hope that help.