Fajita

A fajita (/fəˈhiːtə/; Spanish: [faˈxita] (audio speaker iconlisten)) in Tex-Mex is any grilled meat that is usually served as a taco on a flour or corn tortilla.[1]

A plate of fajitas

Popular meats used include steak, chicken and other cuts of beef, as well as vegetables instead of meat.[2][3]

In restaurants, the meat is usually cooked with onions and bell peppers. Popular condiments include shredded lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, beans, and diced tomatoes.

References
  1. Wood, Virginia B. (2005-03-04). "Fajita History". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 2010-01-11.
  2. Jamison, Cheryl; Jamison, Bill (2014). Rancho de Chimayo Cookbook: The Traditional Cooking of New Mexico. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 9781493009206.
  3. Butel, Jane (1994). Jane Butel's Southwestern Kitchen. Penguin. ISBN 9781557880901.
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