What to eat at a Mexican restaurant?
CorydonCutie22
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My family is going to a little local Mexican restaurant tonight and I'm not sure what to eat. I am doing a low carb/low sugar plan so obviously chips and salsa is off limits. I'm trying to decide ahead of time what to order. There is something called pollo chorizo which is a chicken breast and chorizo sausage with white cheese on it. It is served with rice, which I will be skipping. I also thought about chicken fajitas and just not eat the flour tortillas. I have no idea how to figure the nutritional data on the food there, and the staff speaks very little English so asking them would be futile. I'm not sure all the oil in fajitas would be best, but I don't know about the other option either. I'm open to suggestions and opinions. This is a special dinner for my son, otherwise, I would just eat at home.
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I go for mexican food at mexican restuarants usually.
I would just say stick to below your calorie limit for the day and you are good, but since you are doing low carb and such......sucks to be you!
That is why I stick with calories in vs calories out.
No restaurant or food is off limits.
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I eat huevos con chorizo and a side of guacamole. There is an entry in MFP for a cup of the huevos con chorizo and I just use that to track it.0
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Not eating or limiting carbs while eating mexican = why bother0
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I get fa-gee-ta's
yeah I said it. I only eat fa-gee-ta's.
and chips. and salsa
and margarita's...
and more chips and salsa.0 -
I usually get the chicken fajitas with NO tortillas, and grab 10 chips and put them on a napkin in front of me and that's all I allow myself to eat, other wise I'd eat the whole dang bowl of chips. OR the taco salad without the shell
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everything!!!!!0
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Fajitas are usually a pretty smart choice for lower calories...0
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I always do chicken or steak fajitas and skip the tortillas. I figure leaner meats and vegatables (sure theres some oil in there) has to be healthier than all of those other delicious mexican foods that are filled with rice and cheese and chorizo. Mmmmmm mexican nom nom nom.0
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I always go for a burger. with red chili and jalapenos. and cheese. and chips. and salsa. usually about 1200 calories.0
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Not eating or limiting carbs while eating mexican = why bother
As I said it is a special occasion for my son. Otherwise I would eat at home.0 -
beano-o0
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Corn tortillas have fewer calories than flour and are delicious. Also, not everything at a Mexican restaurant is draped in cheese and red sauce. At the more authentic places in Chicago, tacos are served with nothing but a little queso fresco, pickled red onion, and cilantro. Delicious.0
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I usually get an order of carne asada tacos and a jumbo margarita0
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I usually get the chicken fajitas with NO tortillas, and grab 10 chips and put them on a napkin in front of me and that's all I allow myself to eat, other wise I'd eat the whole dang bowl of chips. OR the taco salad without the shell
sounds perfect. only eat 1/2 if its too much….. salsa is good for you
and a skinny margarita or corona light for 100 cal..0 -
Hardshell chicken tacos tend to run about 220 calories each. Fish tacos are even less. Not sure about the carbs.0
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Hey! Have a fun time tonight! I would probably have the tortilla soup and the taco salad without the shell. Usually the soup has tortilla chip strips so you could probably eat them just fine. And maybe since it's a special dinner you could do just a few chips.
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My favorite place always run a fish taco special. It's grilled whatever fish is on hand with salsa, pickled onions, and slaw on a corn tortilla. Add some hot sauce (and a margarita), and I'm a happy little girl. Their shrimp tacos (replace slaw with avocado crema and corn tortilla with flour tortilla) are righteous, too.
ETA: Ha! I forgot my picture is me in said restaurant complete with margarita!0 -
Not eating or limiting carbs while eating mexican = why bother
As I said it is a special occasion for my son. Otherwise I would eat at home.
If it's a special occasion for your son then ditch your "diet" for a day.0 -
I get fa-gee-ta's
yeah I said it. I only eat fa-gee-ta's.
and chips. and salsa
and margarita's...
and more chips and salsa.
This...
and...everything!!!!!0 -
I agree with the consensus of fajitas with no tortillas. I also like the idea of picking out 10 chips and limiting yourself to that, if you have the willpower. As for logging, I would do a bit of investigating, and then use your best guesses and pre-log it. As long as you try to stick with your pre-logged plan, even if you go over it won't be by an astronomical amount. Then just get back on your regular diet the next day. Also, don't be surprised if you initially see 2-5 pounds gain from the sodium. You would have to eat a crazy amount of food to gain that amount overnight, but high sodium restaurant food can cause a temporary water weight gain. Good luck and try to enjoy this splurge!0
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Oh, oh, I know! Some beans, tortillas, cheese... what? Oh, that's not what you were looking for?
Try ordering what you want and pre-portioning it by asking for a to-go box when you get your food. Cut all of your portions in half or quarters and close up the box to take home. Enjoy what's left in front of you while visiting with friends/family.
Boom.0 -
If this is a special celebration for your son, go out enjoy it and make the night about him and not worrying about what you are eating, tomorrow get right back to work.0
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I'm eating Mexican as well tonight. I usually order the chicken taco salad, no shell, extra lettuce and tomato, hold the sour cream and ez on the cheese. I usually pour a little salsa on top and it's great. I leave feeling full but not bloated as I usually do eating Mexican.0
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If this is a special celebration for your son, go out enjoy it and make the night about him and not worrying about what you are eating, tomorrow get right back to work.
high five.0 -
If this is a special celebration for your son, go out enjoy it and make the night about him and not worrying about what you are eating, tomorrow get right back to work.
Or this. One day definitely won't kill you or set you back that much.
Enjoy being in your son's company. Everything is temporary.0 -
If this is a special celebration for your son, go out enjoy it and make the night about him and not worrying about what you are eating, tomorrow get right back to work.
Great advice0 -
My sister goes to a nutritionist and when going to a Mexican restaurant, she is advised to order the chicken fajitas with corn tortillas.0
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This is a special occasion. Eat what you want.
Just work out a little harder the next day.
One day of bad eating isn't going to make you fat, just like one day of salads isn't going to make you skinny. It's consistency in your diet.0 -
We make mexicanish a lot at home, try a chicken taco, and ask for a lettuce wrap instead of the taco shell! Most places will do it for you, saves several calories and carbs, and tastes just as good!0
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Since I am not fond of fried or mushy food, I stick to a skirt steak, like carne asada or Borrego (lamb shanks) . . . it probably is served with rice or beans, but you can focus on the meat and be picky about the rest of the plate.0
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