need a healthy Option for Mexican Food, quick!
HoopFire5602
Posts: 423 Member
So I just found out I am going for mexican for lunch for a coworkers birthday. I need an idea of what is healthy for lunch. Right now I'm stuck on veggie fajitas or chicken fajitas. Need ideas!!1 Leave in 20 mins!!!
0
Replies
-
veggie fajitas, no rice no beans! (that's what I do
) and stay away from the chips haha. no guac no sour cream. 0 -
A lot of places i have been to before have done Chilli Con Carne for under 500 Cals0
-
Personally, I would eat all the inside of the fajita but not even the tortilla, they are carb loaded.
Ask server if they can substitute steamed veggies --you don't have to kill yourself with their options that make people want to come back for more. Make the right choices that is best for you and not what is best for their business.0 -
OMG the chips and salsa are my weakness.0
-
Less/no cheese... more lettuce, salsa, & tomatoes... chicken or fish instead of beef... no fried shells (hard shell or unfried flour)... no sour cream... Mexican is my favorite 0
-
Could always see if they have brown rice and refried beans are fine (though high in sodium if from a can) just tell them to not put cheese on top of the beans. I tend to get Carne Asada, one of my fav dishes even before MFP. Yeah avoid to many chips they add up fast.0
-
One of my standby favorites at my local Mexican place...I get the taco salad with grilled chicken instead of beef....no cheese, and I use salsa for dressing instead of salad dressing....
Basically, it is chicken, lettuce and salsa. Works for me!!
(and no, I don't eat the fried shell either!!)
:bigsmile:0 -
Most Mexican food restaurants can accommodate special requests. Ask for a smaller portion of carne asada (grilled flank steak) with frijoles de la olla (regular beans), and a small salad. You can also enjoy the salsa as long as you don't have too many chips and again you can request that they don't put any salt on the chips.
Spicy food is great to speed up your metabolism so if you can stand it add some to your meal.
Have fun with your friends.0 -
What do you all use for your seasoning on fajitas? The packets are so high in sodium.0
-
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE Mexican food....YUM...0
-
I agree, I usually get the chicken taco salad without the shell, no sour cream, add salsa!0
-
see if the restaurant has a menu online with nutrition info before you go!!!!!!
Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter0 -
I usually do the fajita skillet with the beans and about 6 chips!!! I have still lost with that.0
-
I looked... no nutrition info>
0 -
Ceviche would be great. Grilled chicken salad with no cheese guac or crema, but with salsa and beans. Or soup. Albondigas or menudo. Chicken Fajitas or shrimp with corn tortillas instead of flour. Enjoy!0
-
Lots of mexican restaurants have black beans on request. And there is a whole steamed fish I have found at many mexican restaurants that isn't on the menu. But the suggestion about the taco salad is good and I usually get the tortilla soup with no tortilla strips and no cheese.0
-
I love Mexican food too. I would love some healthy recipes for home.0
-
They do offer the taco salad bowl with chicken. I will probably do that.0
-
One of my standby favorites at my local Mexican place...I get the taco salad with grilled chicken instead of beef....no cheese, and I use salsa for dressing instead of salad dressing....
Basically, it is chicken, lettuce and salsa. Works for me!!
(and no, I don't eat the fried shell either!!)
:bigsmile:
me too; thats always my go-to at a mexican restaurant.0 -
Tamales aren't really that bad if you look it up in the database.0
-
Thank you everyone for the help!!! I have to go now but at least I know what I will be eating and not feel bad about it!!! You all are AMAZING! 0
-
This topic makes me want Mexican food BAD!0
-
Ceviche would be great. Grilled chicken salad with no cheese guac or crema, but with salsa and beans. Or soup. Albondigas or menudo. Chicken Fajitas or shrimp with corn tortillas instead of flour. Enjoy!
Your post made me smile! I rarely hear people talk about Albondigas My mom made some yesterday!! 0 -
What do you all use for your seasoning on fajitas? The packets are so high in sodium.
When I make chicken fajitas for dinner, I do use the seasoning fromteh packets, but I only use a tsp. A little goes a long way!0 -
Chicken soup. It's usually very good a Mex restaurants. Broth, chx breast, rice, pico de galo, avacado slice. Delicious.0
-
they should have a healthier options on the menu called the lighter side or healthier options or whatever and have the calories posted as well or available0
-
Here is a link to 10 ways to eat healthy at a Mexican restaurant: http://eatthis.menshealth.com/slideshow/10-ways-eat-healthy-mexican-cantina0
-
they have shrimp salads,chicken that are great just use salsa as dressing
or get 2 grilled fish or chicken tacos w/ pico
my fav is grilled shrimp salad w lettuce onion tomato w/ 2 slices of avacado
and i eat 5 chips w/ salsa ( so i can get my fix)0 -
What do you all use for your seasoning on fajitas? The packets are so high in sodium.
When I make chicken fajitas for dinner, I do use the seasoning fromteh packets, but I only use a tsp. A little goes a long way!
This is exactly what I do too! You really don't need the whole packet at all.0 -
Personally, I would eat all the inside of the fajita but not even the tortilla, they are carb loaded.
I don't eat the tortillas either 0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 426 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions