Mexican Food

Liatush

Hi,

I am looking for some healthy options to order when visiting a mexican restaurant. Any suggestions?

Thanks

ladybug1620

I would order chicken fajitas, hold the tortillas. And see if they could provide a salad on the side. If not, then black beans or pinto beans. Some restaurants here (I live in San Antonio) will use lettuce leaves instead of tortillas if you ask them to when you order tacos.

bzmom

Shrimp coctail approx 258cals
Grilled shrimp

Now I want shrimp....

elmct57

there's a place nearby that does Jalisco style. they'll let me choose 2 chicken for their combo plate. no tortillas, rice or beans and a salad of shredded lettuce, tomato and avocado slices with lemon or lime wedges. i do the unsweetened iced tea with lemon or water with lemon or lime. the other option is a grilled flatiron steak with the same deal as the chicken plate.

bsoxluvr

I do a wheat tortilla with grilled chicken, lettuce and salsa. When I add it up it comes to about 550 calories (OK, I add a little quac too).

heather0mc

i haven't looked at it but i got this email the other day from prevention.com:

http://www.prevention.com/health/cook/everyday-recipes/mexican-made-easy/article/3251872b789a2210VgnVCM10000030281eac____?cm_mmc=Spotlight-_-01282011-_-Cook-_-5 One-Dish Mexican Recipes

ktblueyz

steer clear of the chips, tortillas, cheese, sour cream, and guac.

SoldierWife99

I get the carne asada steak instead of the tacos. I asked what cut of beef it is so that I could log it accuratly. I skipped the tortillas, refried beans and rice, and opted for black beans and salad. It turned out to only be a bit over 600 cals.

taso42_DELETED

There's usually an item on the menu which is just grilled chicken, rice, and beans. Sometimes it's called plato mexicano or pollo azado. Usually comes with tortillas, so hold the tortillas. That's what I usually get.

Liatush

Shrimp coctail approx 258cals
Grilled shrimp

Now I want shrimp....

HAHA... I hear you... I am a shrimpaholic... lol

lisafrancis629

I usually order grilled chicken fajitas and tell them to grill them dry (no oil). Some restaurants bring them out and they are swimming in oil. And definitely tell the waitress not to bring chips and salsa to the table. I can't resist them if they are sitting in front of me. :blushing:

sarahbear119

I got this huge veggie burrito and it was only 400 calories. It had beans, rice, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, broccoli, corn, and zucchini on a whole wheat tortilla. Maybe they will have something like that?

Stefani74

Fiesta salad...fajita chicken and veggies over lettuce.