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Mexican Dining "Quick Guide"

By Jennifer R. Scott, About.com

Updated: January 08, 2009

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Check out our dining out "Quick Guides" for the best and worst dishes at many different types of restaurants. This guide will help you make better choices at Mexican restaurants.

Choose:

  • gazpacho
  • chicken or vegetable fajitas
  • grilled chicken-based dishes (e.g., arroz con pollo)
  • grilled seafood-based dishes (e.g. camarones de hacha)
  • salsa and picante sauces
  • soft tacos with chicken or beef
  • tamales
  • chicken flautas
  • fish tacos
  • chile con carne (hold the cheese)
  • pico de gallo

Avoid:

  • chips
  • guacamole
  • nachos
  • chimichangas
  • quesadillias
  • crunchy tacos
  • taco salad
  • chorizo sausage
  • sour cream
  • sopapillas

To search the nutritional information for many other restaurant foods, visit Calorie Count Plus.

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