Healthy mexican restaurant suggestions?

cmhickey616

My family is going to a Mexican restaurant for dinner tonight, and I feel like this is going to cause a "being healthy" struggle. Does anyone have any suggestions for a healthy option? I looked at the menu, but they don't have nutritional info...I'm thinking portobello mushroom fajitas and leaving out the cheese, rice, and sour cream. Any other ideas?

taso42_DELETED

Fajitas are a good choice.

As is grilled chicken, rice, and black beans - sometimes it's called Pollo Azado; sometimes it's called Plato Mexicano; otherwise just ask for "grilled chicken, rice, and black beans".

spaingirl2011

Grilled chicken fajitas are always a good option. Just ask for the trimmings (sour cream, cheese, etc) on the side. If you can, ask for grilled veggies too.

Try and limit your tortilla chip intake (hard, I know ...). You can do it!!

taso42_DELETED

Try and limit your tortilla chip intake (hard, I know ...). You can do it!!

The best way to limit how many tortillas you eat is to not eat a single one. I know this from experience

eating4balance

Fajitas are a good choice.

As is grilled chicken, rice, and black beans - sometimes it's called Pollo Azado; sometimes it's called Plato Mexicano; otherwise just ask for "grilled chicken, rice, and black beans".

I agree.

Also, stay away from chips and queso dips! Those are super high in calories.

Salsa and fresh veggies are good toppers for anything. (Salsa is high in sodium, but very low in calories)

You could also get half of the rice replaced with lettuce for lower carbs and calories.

JustJudy

Corn tortillas are a good low calorie option for your fajita tacos!! I save my flour tortillas for my mama's!!

reepobob

Holy Moses! There are only two things that I crave daily since I started my journey last November...pizza and mexican food. I have avoided Mexican food all this time as I know I will not be able to help myself. I have pizza just a handful of times.

I am 3 pounds away from my goal weight...guess where I am going when I hit 175...MEXICAN!!!!

Sorry, can't help you on healthy choices...I just stay away unless it is a super special reason.

Izable2011

I usually just get a grilled chicken salad sprinkled lightly with cheese. It is delish and healthy!

MissB0949

If they have an option for a mexican salad (your choice of meat, beans, rice, lettuce and pico) If not you could get a taco salad minus the shell. Chicken tortilla soup is always a good choice.

ninerbuff

My family is going to a Mexican restaurant for dinner tonight, and I feel like this is going to cause a "being healthy" struggle. Does anyone have any suggestions for a healthy option? I looked at the menu, but they don't have nutritional info...I'm thinking portobello mushroom fajitas and leaving out the cheese, rice, and sour cream. Any other ideas?

Fajitas are good. Mostly I would say, split the entree with someone to save calories. And if you have the will power, don't EAT THE CHIPS. Good luck.

Erindipitous

Try and limit your tortilla chip intake (hard, I know ...). You can do it!!

The best way to limit how many tortillas you eat is to not eat a single one. I know this from experience

This is true for me, also.