Whats the best food to eat at a mexican restaurant

197Kiki
197Kiki Posts: 129
in Food and Nutrition
So going to lunch w/ friends they aren't dieting and I feel bad saying no to where they want to go.. Not really sure what I should eat there.. any suggestions?

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  • CarolinaBeachGirl2
    CarolinaBeachGirl2 Posts: 31 Member
    Mexican is my down fall so I have lots of practice in this area in treating myself but still eating well. I LOVE chips and salsa so I order the chicken or veggie fajita with no tortilla wraps. No wraps mean I can eat chips. I also love Mexican chicken soup full of flavor and veggies.

    Good Luck
  • jayche
    jayche Posts: 1,128 Member
    Chicken Fajita!
  • Hadabetter
    Hadabetter Posts: 942 Member
    Tortilla soup.
    Chicken taco salad with salsa for dressing.
    Chicken tacos al carbon.

    Substitute charro or black beans in place of refried. Lay off the chips and tortillas. The rice is usually full of fat too.
  • bkr45678
    bkr45678 Posts: 62 Member
    When I went with my mom and bro last week, I ordered one beef fajita taco, skipped the tortilla and dipped the meat in some guacamole, yum. Had maybe 2 chips and a bite of my brothers rice.
  • MasterKat
    MasterKat Posts: 149
    Can't go wrong with a chicken taco salad...salsa for dressing. Or fajitas with 1 or no tortillas is what I usually do.
  • CancunJulie
    CancunJulie Posts: 9 Member
    It can be healthy if you follow some guidelines. Do not let them put that basket of chips in front of you. Skip beans, rice and cheese.
    My stand by is chicken tacos with no cheese and extra pico. Each taco is about 150 calories that way.
  • fairbanksk
    fairbanksk Posts: 52 Member
    Chips and Queso ummmm boy do I miss that along with my enchiladas and rice.... Going to see if I can go without ordering my favorites.
  • MorgueBabe
    MorgueBabe Posts: 1,188 Member
    Skip the refried beans
  • honeyandmilk
    honeyandmilk Posts: 160 Member
    I usually get vegetable fajitas with corn tortillas. And a margarita, always a margarita.
  • 197Kiki
    197Kiki Posts: 129
    Thanks!! I ended up getting chicken tacos only two no cheese and only had 4 chips w/ salsa! :)
  • fresh_start59
    fresh_start59 Posts: 590 Member
    Thanks!! I ended up getting chicken tacos only two no cheese and only had 4 chips w/ salsa! :)

    Good job! Sounds like you were able to have your "cake" and eat it, too!

    After years of deprivation and binging, this time around I'm all about not depriving myself. Instead, it is about better choices on most days and moderation on those special days.
  • Abi_bug04
    Abi_bug04 Posts: 220
    Seafod/Shrimp Ceviche!

    You's be surprised how tasty and low in calories it is! Between 200-300 cal a cup!!
  • erin4455
    erin4455 Posts: 135
    Probably the chicken fajitas, minus the tortillas, if you can skip them.
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    Fried Ice Cream.

    Trust me.
  • Menelaus35
    Menelaus35 Posts: 35
    Chicken Fajita!

    FTW

    To this man, you should listen.
  • MonkeyBars
    MonkeyBars Posts: 266 Member
    my personal opinion whenever I eat out, I avoid the bread, pasta, rice & potato!

    I eat the meat + 2 x veg!

    job done!
  • jaimrlx
    jaimrlx Posts: 426 Member
    I tend to go with mixed fajitas (beef/pork/chicken/bacon/shrimp) sans tortillas. It comes with rice/beans/lettuce/guac and I ask for no sour cream. I don't eat the rice or beans, but I mix the guac in with the fajitas and it is FANTASTIC. It's dairy free, very low carb and high protein.. just watch the sodium. :)

    My downfall is margaritas. I went last night and didn't have one (yay!). I did get this 'Chicken Mexican Style' which was fajita chicken & veggies in a spicy tomato sauce. Fantastic!

    Good luck, OP! :happy:
  • Getyourshineon
    Getyourshineon Posts: 114
    Chicken or pork fajitas.. black beans..keep the cheese to a minimum, skip the sour cream...Do corn tortillas or skip the tortilla altogether... You could also do Fajita salad with salsa as the dressing, add jalapenos..And most places have a grilled chicken or shrimp as well.. Yummy! If you love chips and salsa you can do 10 chips without too much damage... break them in half so they go further...And drink WATER to wash out all the sodium..Enjoy!!!
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    We don't have any Mexican restaurants around here. All these posts sound amazing so I'm pretty glad we don't have one! Lol. X
  • emilypink573
    emilypink573 Posts: 133 Member
    Fajitas! Or ill do a salad but i make sure its not in a shell. lol
  • XLMuffnTop
    XLMuffnTop Posts: 76 Member
    The place my husband and I frequent is a bit of a dive but they have the BEST carne asada. So I just get one or two carne asada tacos which is a corn tortilla, meat, cilantro, onions and lime. Then I just get a side of charro beans. Not too bad so long as you go a tad lighter earlier in the day.

    Now I want Mexican food. :(
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Can't go wrong with a chicken taco salad...salsa for dressing. Or fajitas with 1 or no tortillas is what I usually do.
    Actually, you can go VERY wrong with "taco salads" if there's a shell that you eat, or guacamole, or sour cream...

    But yeah, if you're careful, a taco salad can be good.

    I usually get tacos, or fajitas.
  • fairbanksk
    fairbanksk Posts: 52 Member
    We don't have any Mexican restaurants around here. All these posts sound amazing so I'm pretty glad we don't have one! Lol. X

    I would have to move.... can't live with out it.
  • skyline2055
    skyline2055 Posts: 49 Member
    if you go to a real mexican restaurant the answer is nothing lol .. no such things as "taco salad"

    the only thing i can think of is a fajita platter.. but all you'll be eating is meat
  • akuhn0927
    akuhn0927 Posts: 1
    Mexican food is not healthy and very fatning it is not a good idea to put fat in your body :cry: :sad: :brokenheart: :mad: :angry: :angry: :explode: :noway: :ohwell:
  • Emmadennewitz
    Emmadennewitz Posts: 106 Member
    Chicken fajitas minus the tortillas and rice. Ask for black beans instead of refried and skip the chips
  • dorasworld
    dorasworld Posts: 34 Member
    As someone mentioned earlier @ a real Mexican rest. there is no such thing as "Taco Salad" thats prob El Torito/Chipotle food but not Mexican!!

    Go to your nearest 'hole in the wall' restaurant and you'll find the best Mexican food.

    Best plates to mention when ordering (theyll understand you):

    - Bistek Ranchero
    - Sopes/Huaraches
    -Tacos de Buche
    - Flautas
    - Huevos Rancheros

    I can go on but yeah:yawn:

    Feel free to add your local Mexican girl "me":drinker:

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