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How come people seem to think Taco Bell is mexican food for real?

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:31:55 +0000

I’ve been to that restaurant… and I can assure you , as many people can, that it’s not really mexican food at all… just a cheap copy of some dishes. then why do people assume that’s the way mexican food is? lol, maybe that’s why many don’t like it… taco bell. what do you guys think?

I think Taco Bell is American-Mexican food

What was the History behind the mexican food Tortas?

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:16:56 +0000

Tortas are a bread that you put meat inside with lettuce, tomatoes,avocados ect. It is an old mexican food that everyone usually still eats today.

A torta is a Mexican sandwich, more traditional than the burrito, served on an oblong 6-8 inch firm, white sandwich roll. The word means "cake" in Spanish as used in most other countries, but in Mexico it refers specifically to this type of sandwich. Common ingredients include, but are not limited to:

Al pastor: (marinated pork)
Carne asada: (marinated steak)
Carnitas: (fried tender pork)
Choriqueso: (Chorizo with cheese)
Cubana: ("Cuban", although its actual relation to Cuba remains doubtful. It varies from one establishment to another, but it is usually a combination of at least three ingredients such as ham, cheese, pork, and sausage)
Cochinita pibil: (pork loin in orange sauce)
Milanesa: (breaded steak)
Carne deshebrada: (shredded beef)
Chile relleno: (cheese-stuffed Anaheim or poblano green pepper fried in egg batter)
Alambre: (steak, bacon, onion, pepper and cheese)
Lengua: beef tongue
Gamba: shrimp
Pescado: fried fish
Jamon: Ham
Garnishes such as avocado, mayonnaise, lettuce, jalapeño, tomato, and cheese feature in various incarnations of the sandwich. The dish is available throughout Mexico, the American Southwest, and anywhere with a large number of Mexican immigrants. This dish should not to be confused with a Spanish egg torta, a popular omelette-like dish.

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Torta Ahogada is another typical dish from Guadalajara in Mexico, it consists of a bread sandwich of "bolillo", a salty bread that’s only made in Guadalajara due to the altitude and climate. It is stuffed with fried pork meat (Carnitas), fried beans, onion, sometimes avocado and it is sunken in a tomato sauce ("ahogada" means "drowned" in Spanish). This dish can’t be produced in other parts of the country beacause the type of bread that is used in making the torta can only be made in Guadalajara. In other parts of the country we can find a similar type of torta but without the main ingredient, the bolillo.

When ordering we have to be aware that the term "ahogada" means that it will be entirely drowned in a hot chili and tomato sauce. Other term "media ahogada" (half drowned) means that the torta will be not completely hot, but it will have a decent ration of chili sauce and also it will be drowned in a normal tomato sauce. It can be ordered without the chili and tomato sauce and only the normal tomato sauce will be served. The torta ahogada can be served with "tacos dorados" topped with carnitas and it is recommended to dress it with lime juice.

What is a good choice for mexican food when counting weight watcher points. ?

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:16:42 +0000

I am currently counting points to fit into my wedding dress in May. The girls I work with are always ordering food. Tomorrow we are ordering Mexican because it is my last day at this specific branch and I still want to eat sensible. Can anyone tell me some healthier mexican food choices that are lower points.

taco salad because it’s the easiest to customize. don’t get sour cream or guacamole, but salsa would be good. get black beans instead of refried beans or meat because they are healthier and arent cooked in so much grease.

How many icebergs have you melted because of eating Mexican food?

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:36:49 +0000

Now the environmentalists claim that gas and burps harm the environment. I think there is a link between the rising popularity of Mexican food and global warming.

My son melted two this afternoon.

Hi Benny,
I Love to eat Mexican food,but the number it does on My Tummy and Butt isn’t something that is pretty..I have melted 4 Icebergs this morning blowing Hot and Stinky FARTS all over the place..1,2,3 Here we go again..Make that 5 icebergs and still counting..May be i should put a cork up My Butt,but with My luck it would shot across the room and put someones eye out..
Your Friend,
poppy1

What Mexican food should I make for class?

admin — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:24:38 +0000

For Cinco de Mayo(slassh my brithday. ), we’re going to bring in Mexican food. I don’t know any quick, good recipes, that dont need to be heated up. does anyone know anything(and tortilla chips and salsa doesnt count).

chilaquiles.
mexicanfoodsabout.com
has a simple recipe
its good close to mine.

Does couscous go with mexican food?

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:06:55 +0000

Im making enchiladas tonite and was wondering if couscous would be a good substitute for rice. I know it’s not exactly a mexican food, but would it work? Thanks!

Couscous would be an excellent alternative to rice, especially with enchiladas, because couscous is traditionally served with spicy, meaty dishes. Couscous is simiar to rice in structure, so go different and try couscous this once.

What is your favorite mexican food and why?

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:48:48 +0000

And the stuff that they sell in Taco Bell is not true Mexican food.

Mexico has one of the most varied gastronomy. How can one choose? I like tacos, gorditas, mole, chiles en nogada, tamales, tortas, carne a la tampiqueña, sopes, bocoles, tostadas, ahhhh, and zacahuil!!!!! Every dish is just delicious. You should try real mexican food.

Would a quality quick-service mexican restaurant (fast food style) do well in a college town?

admin — Wed, 13 May 2009 00:42:20 +0000

I'm not talking about Taco Bell, but rather starting my own. It would have the same quality food as a sit-down, but served on plastic plates and to-go boxes instead of normal plates. I'm talking authentic mexican food at a lower price, but with the same high quality and made much faster.

Yes, because most college students are the go. And are not willing to sit down ad eat. They are going to want to get a quick meal. Since you are saying the food is going to be authentic it will draw the health crazy people who arent up for McDonalds' fast greasy unhealthy food. Good Luck!!

BACKPACKERS PANTRY FOOD,N/C SANTE FE CHICKEN

admin — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:48:48 +0000

BACKPACKERS PANTRY A delicious New Mexican green chili with chicken and cheese. All Natural Spicy Fortified with vitamins and minerals Serves Two Serving Size: 13 oz. Dry Weight: 7.50 oz. INGREDIENTS: PRECOOKED BLACK BEANS, PRECOOKED BROWN RICE, SAUCE (TOMATO POWDER [TOMATO PASTE, MALTODEXTRIN], POTATO STARCH, NONFAT MILK, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SUGAR, TORULA YEAST, CHICKEN STOCK, CHILI PEPPER, GARLIC, DEXTROSE, FLAVORINGS, CUMIN, CHICKEN FAT, CORN STARCH, SOY SAUCE [SOYBEANS, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN], VEGETABLE STOCK, OREGANO, CAYENNE PEPPER), FREEZE-DRIED COOKED CHICKEN, TOMATO FLAKES, ONIONS, FREEZE-DRIED CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, ENZYMES), CORN, GREEN CHILIES, VITAMIN SUPPLEMENT ALLERGENS: MILK, SOYBEAN, MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF TREE NUTS.

What is your favorite Mexican food restaurant?

admin — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:48:25 +0000

Right now I am craving Mexican food. My favorite Mexican place to go eat is El Torito. I also love those little places on the sides of roads like Hilibertos, but they do seem a bit too greasy at times.

Chi Chi's!