Tex-Mex Cuisine
By Josh Rivera & Jeremy Simon
Where is Tex-Mex popular?
Tex-Mex is popular in southwestern USA mainly in the states of:
- Arizona
- New Mexico
- Colorado
- Utah
The Southwest
The southwest has a very hot climate. They are close to Mexico, which is where the Mexican influence on the food comes from. Most of the states here were territories claimed from Mexico in the mid 1800's. Some popular attractions here are the Alamo, the Houston Space Center and Six Flags Amusement park.
Ingredients of Tex-Mex Cuisine
Common ingredients in Tex-Mex cuisine are
- Shredded cheese
- Beef
- Pork
- Black Beans
- Chili powder
- Chorizo seasoning
- Thyme
- Tortillas
Dishes
Some dishes include:
- Fajitas
- Tacos
- Chili
- Nachos