Tex-Mex Cuisine
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Fajitas

Fajitas are a popular Tex-Mex dish featuring grilled meat, typically skirt steak, served with sautéed peppers and onions in a warm flour tortilla. Known for their vibrant flavors and interactive eating style, fajitas embody the fusion of Mexican and Texan culinary traditions.

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Last updated 4/1/2026

Fajitas originated in the ranch lands of Texas in the 1930s, where Mexican cowboys (vaqueros) would make use of skirt steak, a less desirable cut, by marinating and grilling it over open flames.

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