Mexican restaurant addict....

puppywalker · September 2011

I'd like to hear some ideas about what to order in Mexican restaurants. I really like the cheesy chicken and rice dishes, but that has more than 1,000 calories generally. Any ideas? I'm not a huge fan of the fajita, but maybe I just need some ideas on how to order it to make it tastier. Thanks!

monicanicoletta · September 2011

I usually get tortilla soup, a small cup & the mexican shrimp cocktail..with cunks of avocado, onion, spice, yum!! and low in cal

terrellc1 · September 2011

I like tacos al carbon on a corn tortilla rather than flour. No sourcream or guac...but lots and lots of pico de gallo and fresh lettuce. I stay away from the beans and rice, too.

There are days when I go all out and get cheese enchiladas with all of the works, though! Gotta live a little.

Kimdbro · September 2011

I am addicted to Mucho Burrito. I was getting the Chicken Burrito loaded. Now I am opting for what is called a 'bare bowl" basically everything normally found inside the wrap but in a bowl (I've stopped ordering the shell as well and just eat out of the bare container) by deleting the tortilla shell alone I save 320 calories. This is huge, I can now eat there for around 350 calories which is pretty darn good for eating out! Sometimes it doesn't take much to still be able to eat what you love.

wendybrian · September 2011

Refried beans with cheese!!! Got to have the protein!!!!

MrsCon40 · September 2011

Well, if what you like about Mexican food is fat and starches drown in cheese, you should probably stop trying to make it healthy. If you like it because of the flavor profile, there are a few options...

tostadas with light or no cheese or sour cream - eat half the tostada shell
corn tortillas have less calories than flour
fajitas are the best bet for meat
black beans are full of fiber and high in protein
fresh salsa is a great source of vitamin c and a serving of veg for the day
avocado is a fantastic source of healthy fat

Faythee · September 2011

Not sure about the restaurants but for breakfast I like to make a low carb tortilla with eggbeaters a little cheese and salsa.

it_be_asin · September 2011

I'm vegetarian. I include rice, beans, salsa, and maybe a little cheese and/or guac, but avoid tortillas - they are so calorie intense for what they are, so i avoid them at lunch and may have one at dinner.