What should I get at dinner??

kskinnyperfect
kskinnyperfect Posts: 28 Member
edited November 19 in Health and Weight Loss
tonight I'm going to a Mexican restraunt and I'm honestly not trying to go all out- so please no one say " just eat what you want and make up for it later." Just curious of what yall usually order at Mexican restraunts or what some lighter options are? Or how I can try to keep it as healthy as possible ? The place we are eating has no nutritional information on anything so any help or ideas would be great. Thanks!!
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  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    edited June 2015
    I'd go for a chicken enchilada.. I love those.
  • rhtexasgal
    rhtexasgal Posts: 572 Member
    I actually just ate Mexican food for lunch. I had fajitas and allowed myself only one tortilla. I ate the meat and veggies and took the rice home for another meal. Instead of refried beans, I had their black beans. I avoided the chips too.
  • Jruzer
    Jruzer Posts: 3,501 Member
    Get something grilled, and use corn tortillas instead of flour. Avoid sour cream and deep fried food. Just some suggestions. I'm always shocked at how many calories there are in a thin flour tortilla.
  • ASKyle
    ASKyle Posts: 1,475 Member
    Taco salad? Fajitas?

    If I were looking to eat light Mexican I would avoid: Sour cream, refried beans, burritos, anything wet/smothered in sauce and cheese, etc.
  • Narcissora
    Narcissora Posts: 197 Member
    Our local Mexican restaurants give you HUGE platters of food... I'm not sure what the place is like that you are going to, but if it is the same, I would ask for a box at the beginning of the meal, and portion out half of it to take home so you aren't tempted to eat the whole thing.
  • Lizrobin3108
    Lizrobin3108 Posts: 102 Member
    ASKyle wrote: »
    Taco salad? Fajitas?

    If I were looking to eat light Mexican I would avoid: Sour cream, refried beans, burritos, anything wet/smothered in sauce and cheese, etc.

    ^ I second that. And avoid the chips. I would try fish if they have it. I love fish though.
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,059 Member
    I love getting chicken fajitas. Generally I just eat the chicken, rice, a small bit of tortilla, and add a moderate amount of pico, guacamole, sour cream, ect to everything. Definitely seconding getting a box; you can enjoy some now and late.r
  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,652 Member
    Cheese enchiladas with chile con carne, rice, beans, and every spare corn chip and drop of salsa I can get.

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  • Gska17
    Gska17 Posts: 752 Member
    I usually get two street tacos (chicken or beef), chips, salsa, two beers, and steal a bit of my husband's rice and beans.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    Narcissora wrote: »
    Our local Mexican restaurants give you HUGE platters of food... I'm not sure what the place is like that you are going to, but if it is the same, I would ask for a box at the beginning of the meal, and portion out half of it to take home so you aren't tempted to eat the whole thing.

    Cosigned.

  • elphie754
    elphie754 Posts: 7,574 Member
    Narcissora wrote: »
    Our local Mexican restaurants give you HUGE platters of food... I'm not sure what the place is like that you are going to, but if it is the same, I would ask for a box at the beginning of the meal, and portion out half of it to take home so you aren't tempted to eat the whole thing.

    This is allowed by you? A lot of places by me won't do this, and if they do, they charge you if you ask for a box at the beginning of the meal.
  • Jgasmic
    Jgasmic Posts: 219 Member
    I get chicken fajitas without tortillas. My fork is just as good at getting all of the yum to my face as the tortillas and I'd rather have 400 calories of sour cream and guacamole.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Ideally, a taco salad with no dressing and no sour cream.

    The sides are killer, count 200-250 calories for rice or beans. Fajitas without the tortillas are a decent option unless they drown the meat and veggies in oil... I mean, looking at Chevy's nutrition, chicken fajitas are 900 calories without counting the tortillas... lol. But yes it's the best option (after the veggies fajitas).

    I'll be honest, if I want Mexican, I usually do it myself.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Steak, portion of the rice with salsa. Or two tacos.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    how about you do the following:

    sit down to dinner
    order a drink
    review menu
    find an item you like
    order said item
    eat said item

    the end …

    I mean that is what I do when I go to a mexican restaurant...
  • bonniejo
    bonniejo Posts: 787 Member
    Don't go hungry, because then it's super hard to resist the chips. I'm not speaking from experience or anything....
  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
    HappyCampr1 wrote: »
    When I go, I get something with a corn tortilla. Everyone's right, most flour tortillas have a ton of calories. I'll eat the beans, but not the rice. At least the beans have fiber and nutrients in them.

    Rice has nutrients.

  • Nony_Mouse
    Nony_Mouse Posts: 5,646 Member
    ndj1979 wrote: »
    how about you do the following:

    sit down to dinner
    order a drink
    review menu
    find an item you like
    order said item
    eat said item

    the end …

    I mean that is what I do when I go to a mexican restaurant...

    ^^This.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    HappyCampr1 wrote: »
    When I go, I get something with a corn tortilla. Everyone's right, most flour tortillas have a ton of calories. I'll eat the beans, but not the rice. At least the beans have fiber and nutrients in them.

    rice has no nutrients, really?
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    rhtexasgal wrote: »
    I actually just ate Mexican food for lunch. I had fajitas and allowed myself only one tortilla. I ate the meat and veggies and took the rice home for another meal. Instead of refried beans, I had their black beans. I avoided the chips too.

    This is what I'd do, except I'd get the refried beans. :smile: but that's just preference.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Jgasmic wrote: »
    I get chicken fajitas without tortillas. My fork is just as good at getting all of the yum to my face as the tortillas and I'd rather have 400 calories of sour cream and guacamole.

    Heh. I like the way you think!
  • Alyssa_Is_LosingIt
    Alyssa_Is_LosingIt Posts: 4,696 Member
    ndj1979 wrote: »
    how about you do the following:

    sit down to dinner
    order a drink
    review menu
    find an item you like
    order said item
    eat said item

    the end …

    I mean that is what I do when I go to a mexican restaurant...

    This. /thread
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  • BWBTrish
    BWBTrish Posts: 2,817 Member
    Just eat what you want. Tomorrow a new day.

    Its not like you eat everyday out isn't it?

    Just enjoy it.

    (lol i had to fly to LA yesterday...add what was on hand, what i wanted and the total was 5100 calories) And i didn't gain one ounce!! Not even holding water. And i regret nothing enjoyed the hell out of it) The earth wont stop turning when you eat what you like you know.

    As long as you dont do this regular because then it indeed will affect your weight loss journey.
  • Heydew
    Heydew Posts: 54 Member
    edited June 2015
    There usually is a hidden grilled chicken dish that's always super tasty. I went last night and this particular restaurant had a "light" menu. Grilled chicken zucchini and onions with a little pico! It was delicious and I only ate one of the two chicken breast!
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  • whmscll
    whmscll Posts: 2,255 Member
    Along with some of the really good suggestions you've received, realize that a margarita can have as many as 600 calories or more, depending on how big it is. Just sayin'
  • rachael00679
    rachael00679 Posts: 186 Member
    I usually just have a main and either fajitas or fish tacos. Unless its a decent restaurant I wouldn't bother with margaritas. Cheap alcohol ruins a good cocktail.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Chicken chimichanga, soft (not deep fried). NOM
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Heydew wrote: »
    There usually is a hidden grilled chicken dish that's always super tasty. I went last night and this particular restaurant had a "light" menu. Grilled chicken zucchini and onions with a little pico! It was delicious and I only ate one of the two chicken breast!
    good call! ordering OFF menu!
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