Discussion Thread -> "Tex-Mex and/or Mex-Mex!" Throwdown (Entries and Quality ON TOPIC CLEAN Discussion Only)

bigabyte · Apr 10, 2014

Our new TD category is...

"Tex-Mex and/or Mex-Mex!"

As chosen by 93vpmod for winning the "Time to Loin Up!" Throwdown.

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION - READ BEFORE ENTERING

93vpmod said:

Tacos, carnitas, fajitas, quesadillas, enchiladas, you get the idea. To make it easy on the mods and to save on dilly bars, no special rules. Just tell us all what you did in your cook!

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You may submit entries that are cooked from Friday 4/11 through Sunday 4/20.

Entry pictures must be submitted by 6 a.m. Central US Time on Monday morning 4/21

Click here to READ THE RULES for the BBQ Brethren Throwdown...

The ENTRY and VOTE threads will follow Q-Talk rules, meaning QUALITY ON-TOPIC discussion of the category or entries only, please. Discussion is encouraged to take place in the DISCUSSION THREAD, but if you want a recipe, or are looking for details or have QUALITY ON-TOPIC comments to make about an entry or the category you can make them in the ENTRY or VOTE thread. Non-quality posts that are made here will be deleted and the offending member will be asked why they couldn't just post in the DISCUSSION thread instead, and in extreme cases or repeat offenders, disciplinary action WILL happen.

The ENTRY and VOTE threads will follow Q-Talk rules, meaning QUALITY ON-TOPIC discussion of the category or entries only, please. Discussion is encouraged to take place in the DISCUSSION THREAD, but if you want a recipe, or are looking for details or have QUALITY ON-TOPIC comments to make about an entry or the category you can make them in the ENTRY or VOTE thread. Non-quality posts that are made here will be deleted and the offending member will be asked why they couldn't just post in the DISCUSSION thread instead, and in extreme cases or repeat offenders, disciplinary action WILL happen.

Best of luck and even better eats to all!

peeps · Apr 10, 2014

It was destined to be a category soon! This was my first choice instead of the Spirits TD but DerHusker kindly reminded me that there may be lots of Pepper TD entries with a Mexican twist, so I chose the Spirits, instead!

Moose · Apr 10, 2014

I found this article that helps define more clearly what exactly Tex-Mex style cooking is:

http://www.splendidtable.org/story/if-it-isnt-really-mexican-food-what-is-tex-mex

bigabyte · Apr 10, 2014

That cleared it up.:thumb:

Any questions?

Happy Hapgood · Apr 10, 2014

So are black beans considered tex-mex or just mex?

bigabyte · Apr 10, 2014

With 93vpmod's input, we have clarified the category from "Tex-Mex" to "Tex-Mex and/or Mex-Mex".

In other words, if you still fail to meet the category and get a DQ, there is no hope for you.

peeps · Apr 10, 2014

Plenty of places here use black beans...

Happy Hapgood · Apr 10, 2014

Well that clears it up nicely. ;D

Moose · Apr 10, 2014

peeps said:
Plenty of places here use black beans...

I never would have guessed that...I thought refried pintos were one of the Tex-Mex staples?

peeps · Apr 10, 2014

Moose said:
I never would have guessed that...I thought refried pintos were one of the Tex-Mex staples?

Sure, but there are still lots of places that use black beans in dishes or as a substitute item.

caseydog · Apr 10, 2014

Some Tex-Mex is pretty true to Mex-Mex, and some isn't. Both can be good, and both can suck. Over the last couple of decades, it is getting even more mixed up. Some restaurants are doing Tex-Mex that is closer to Mex-Mex... and it is pretty farking good.

Like biggie said, if you get a DQ in this one, you are quite possibly an idiot.

CD

Happy Hapgood · Apr 10, 2014

Some of the true Mexican food I've had in Texas almost always included black beans. Could be a regional thing.

caseydog · Apr 10, 2014

Moose said:
I never would have guessed that...I thought refried pintos were one of the Tex-Mex staples?

Black beans are all the rage in Tex-Mex these days. I use them instead of refried beans all the time. They are healthier, and I think they taste better.

Charro beans are traditional Mexican beans that most Tex-Mex restaurants are offering around here as an option to refried beans. Still pinto beans, but more of a bean soup, rather than the paste consistency of refried beans. I prefer charro beans, myself.

CD

bigabyte · Apr 10, 2014

On-topic and quality stuff only, folks!:cop:

Bluesman · Apr 10, 2014

So know we have a special rule for beans.............................:tsk:

caseydog · Apr 10, 2014

bigabyte said:
On-topic and quality stuff only, folks!:cop:

Did you farkers hear something?

No?

Must have been my imagination. As you were.

CD

bigabyte · Apr 11, 2014

Yes. Quality beans only, and I expect some QUALITY beans posted in the delinquent thread.:thumb:

High Q · Apr 11, 2014

¡Ola Señores! Mucho tiempo sin vernos.
*This is an official throwdown entry*

On the table tonight are fish tacos. I pulled a redfish out of the freezer, thawed it while I was out fishing today and then marinated it in vegetable oil, chili powder, chopped jalapeño, chopped garlic, fresh chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of sea salt. The redfish fillets were skin on and I grilled them 'on the half shell'.

The taco is a corn tortilla from La Espiga de Oro (local tortilla factory) topped with Mexican crema, chopped cabbage, pico de gallo, and the grilled redfish.

Plated with the taco are grill roasted corn served on top of chicharones with a light dusting of grated manchego cheese, a dab of guacamole and a Modelo Especial.

¡Que lo disfrute!

Happy Hapgood · Apr 11, 2014

Oh Man that looks goood! I do love some Redfish!

93vpmod · Apr 11, 2014

Very nicely done! I really like the grill photo.

I seriously had planned to make fish tacos tomorrow night...

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