What are healthy choices at a Mex. restaurant?

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  • PattiJMB
    PattiJMB Posts: 2
    The brown rice at Chipotle's is great especially if you stick with the burrito bowl and add stuff like black beans and lettuce. I get the guacomole and the mild salsa because it is lower sodium and steer clear of the cheese and the sour creme. The will add fajita veggies also which is very nice.
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    Why is it that if the woman doesn't want to cook people go out, is my father the only man who makes dinner for himself?


    Avoid fried things and might I suggest tacos. Tacos are delicious.
  • cmaxmor
    cmaxmor Posts: 231 Member
    Fish tacos on corn tortillas. Fajitas with a salad on the side. Sub refried beans with black beans. Taco salad without the shell. Wow. Now I'm craving Mexican!
  • jessicataylor2
    jessicataylor2 Posts: 150
    I'd do something with chicken. Grilled if you can. Like maybe a chicken taco, fajita, or quesadilla (my favorite). Just make sure it's not overloaded with cheeses and not fried.
  • Erica27511
    Erica27511 Posts: 490 Member
    Fajitas! I ask for a spinach quesadilla with no cheese sometime. Delish!
  • 4stephklug
    4stephklug Posts: 86 Member
    Thx for the sugg's everybody, I'm getting fish tacos and I will do the combo trick so only 1 tortilla. So smart!

    Btw, my hubs does cook dinner for himself and everyone, he asked me out to dinner <3
    I knew I should prepare something low-cal at home, but it IS the weekend :)
  • tsh0ck
    tsh0ck Posts: 1,970 Member
    the only unhealthy food is a food eaten in excess.
  • HealthyHappy120
    HealthyHappy120 Posts: 262
    steak tacos. they usually come with two tortillas,just take the extra one off. eat the beans ! :love:

    oh and say no to the chips! drink lots of water. good luck killer
  • OSC_ESD
    OSC_ESD Posts: 752 Member
    ~ Water ~

    LOL !!! Sorry, odd humor ! Ok ... When going out to eat at Mexican establishments or any other kind for that matter ... just keep these things in mind ...

    1. Bread or Chips are extra calories ... but in moderation can fit into your day.
    2. Try to stay away from " sauces ... Cream based "
    3. Think " Grilled "
    4. Load up on the Veggies !
    5. A little splurge is ok and actually can benefit your metabolism.

    6., 7., 8., 9. and 10. .... DON'T get on the scale for a few days !!!!!!

    Bottom line ... Just enjoy your time with your loved ones ... Life is meant to be enjoyed !

    Just eat in moderation, know when your full and have a blast !

    Cheers ! :drinker:
  • k2quiere
    k2quiere Posts: 4,151 Member
    The rice a lot of time has lard or oil in it, so the calories are higher. Plus a plain cup of rice is 200 calories, so with all of the extras they put in it you are looking at 300-500 calories.

    My boyfriend cooks for a Mexican restaurant, and I created a recipe on here for the rice he makes at work, because it's that same thing we make at home, and it's only 258 calories a serving, and, well, the servings aren't all that small.

    Honestly, the calories aren't going to get you as badly as the sodium, regardless of what you choose (except maybe the cheese dip). If you avoid the cheese, you will be fine with any of the choices. And flour tortillas are higher in calories than corn, so keep that in mind when considering your choices.
  • LauraSkipper
    LauraSkipper Posts: 21 Member
    I love the chicken tacos with grilled chicken and a guacamole salad on the side! Delicious! My problem is the chips and salsa they serve before the the meal.... I eat way to much! :noway:
  • LeggyKettleBabe
    LeggyKettleBabe Posts: 300 Member
    I go for the chicken fajitas because I like them. People people people ..it's about the calories. fat does not make you fat. carbs do not make you fat..eating more calories than you use makes you fat..eat what you want and log it..just try not to go over. I log it from my phone while deciding, to see the best choices.. the MFP food database is massive !!

    Fat has a higher calorie rate so ya fat does make you fat LOL
  • LeggyKettleBabe
    LeggyKettleBabe Posts: 300 Member
    I love the chicken tacos with grilled chicken and a guacamole salad on the side! Delicious! My problem is the chips and salsa they serve before the the meal.... I eat way to much! :noway:

    Ok a whole avacado is 250 calories i would be careful with gauc.
  • katejkelley
    katejkelley Posts: 839 Member
    My new favorite is avocado tostada. It's really delicious and not full of cheese and other fattening no-nos.
  • microMXL
    microMXL Posts: 51
    carne asada tacos (corn tortilla)
    chicken grilled tacos (corn tortilla)
    pico de gallo (some guys call it salsa bandera)
    stay away from sour cream, grilled cheese and stay away from pozole and menudo
    if they have it ask for "Frijoles charros"
  • lisakyle_11
    lisakyle_11 Posts: 420 Member
    yep fajitas.... then pick your healthy toppings. avoid yummy chips (sigh). also grilled fish or chicken tacos are a good bet (on soft corn tortilla).
  • rileamoyer
    rileamoyer Posts: 2,412 Member
    NO rice or cheesy sauces, go easy on the chips. Order a light meal, like 1 chalupa or 2 tacos. You will be fine.
  • 4stephklug
    4stephklug Posts: 86 Member
    Wow, you guys are fast. By the time my comment went in, 10 more responses. Why stay away from the rice?

    it's fried!!

    Fried rice at a Mexican restaurant? Is this real life?
    This made me laugh! I ask this all the time, thanks to David. I didn't think it was fried either. :/
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    I've heard fish tacos but I don't like fish.

    I would get chicken fajitas.
  • HayleeWho1122
    HayleeWho1122 Posts: 57 Member
    chile reano..... (idk how to spell it)
  • jenny95662
    jenny95662 Posts: 997 Member
    i get the taco salad no shell with shredded chicken

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