Mexican Food vs Tex Mex: Regional Roots, Real Differences
Mexican food is a diverse group of regional cuisines from Mexico, while Tex-Mex is a Mexican-American cuisine that developed mainly in Texas through Tejano cooking and locally available ingredients. Mexican cooking commonly emphasizes regional chile sauces, nixtamalized corn, and varied traditions; Tex-Mex more often features wheat tortillas, beef, cumin-seasoned fillings, chili gravy, and melted cheese. […]