Okay, I flat out admit it. I'm prejudice. I think nothing compares to Tex-Mex cuisine. Yes, I've been to California and had Cal-Mex. Meh. Other than the guacamole, I was underwhelmed. Chili powder, people. That's all I'm saying.
I went to Tennesse once and some folks took me out to a Mexican food restaurant and holy taco, the enchildas tasted like lasagne. Cal-Mex beats the pants off that.
I know Tex-Mex isn't authentic Mexican food. I don't care. Tex-Mex rocks. Just ask any homesick Texan desperate for gooey enchildas drowning in cheesy chili-gravy, refried beans and rice.
And unless you've got some Texas blood flowing through your veins, or you've spent a few years in the Lone Star state, put down the tequila. You can't make a decent margarita.
Here's a link to a Tex-Mex chili gravy recipe that's the real deal. http://homesicktexan.blogspot.com/2007/01/essence-of-tex-mex.html
So for you Tex-Mex fans, enjoy the pics.
Oh, and when you order pecan pralines in Texas, it's pronounced pa-con. Not pee-can. I don't want to eat a pee can. Do you? Sorry to be militant. I just feel strongly about my Tex-Mex.
What about you? What's the best food in your region?
Mmmmm. The best Tex-Mex I ever had was during a stay in San Antonio on the River Walk. Even though it was December we ate on the 2nd story deck. For a Chicago girl even the cooler Texas temp was like a heatwave. Everybody else was wearing gloves and coats and I got to chill with some of the best beef tacos (actual shredded beef!), handmade tortillas, chips, and guacamole. I don't even *like* guacamole and I thought theirs was good!
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I'm getting hungry just looking at those pictures. Plenty of food over here, and we're known for having great fresh Seafood (crab, salmon etc.. Pho, Sushi (even though I'm not a sushi lover) are also notables.
ReplyDeleteThe best food where I live, clams, Dungeness crab.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been home to San Diego in over a year now...which means I haven't had a proper plate of rolled tacos in as long! (Skinny rolled tacos, not giant ones...those are flautas...a layer of guac,then finely shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and a couple little tubs of secret red hot sauce) There's not that much to it! That and an apple pie from Julian!
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