Tex-Mex

Tex-Mex is a regional cuisine that combines traditional Mexican flavors with American influences, primarily from Texas. It features dishes like beef tacos, chili con carne, nachos, and fajitas, often incorporating ingredients such as yellow cheese, cumin, and flour tortillas that are less common in authentic Mexican cuisine. While rooted in Mexican culinary traditions, Tex-Mex has developed its own distinctive style, emphasizing hearty, flavorful, and accessible dishes that reflect a fusion of Mexican and American tastes. It’s popular in the southwestern United States and internationally, representing a blend of cultural culinary identities.