Fajitas availability in PdC?

LupieLola · 08-26-2007

First of all I'd like to appologize for the topic since I know that fajitas are not a typical mexican food. Secondly, I tried to post this under the Charrangos thread and was not allowed to so here goes....

I know that fajitas are tex mex but did not put 2 and 2 together regarding the whole origin of where they come from and so on. So I'm left wondering if I will even be able to find them in Playa. This is one of my favorite "Mexican" or so I thought, meals. Now I'm looking for authentic flour tortillas which I've read are little difficult to find in Playa because the typical tortilla is made of corn. Don't get me wrong because I love those too and will be stuffing myself silly all week. I'm just looking for the most authentic I can get to fajitas , while being in Mexico. Now I know they must have them at TGI Fridays, but I can get those here at home and to be honest, I don't even order them there because they are no good.

So my question is Where in Playa can I find "authentic" fajitas? Please give me some hope.

Thanks

**TeeZet** · 08-26-2007

I don't know about authenticity, but a simple search yielded me THIS, and THIS, and there's probably more to find on the subject.

flowerBill · 08-26-2007

Check out the threads on HC Monterey in Changarros y mas. Not exactly fajitas, probably better.

mer · 08-26-2007

I also love a good fajita, and it's certainly different than the tex version, you can get 'em (with flour tortillas) all over. The main difference is there are not as many vegetables, and there is a lot more cheese. They also don't come sizzling on a separate plate, with a little dish of grated cheese etc. the cheese is cooked into the thing and it's served on your plate. As for where to get 'em... Tango Taco makes a good 'mexican' fajita. Or El Fogon

Dos locos · 08-26-2007

Fajitas are made with Skirt steak "aka" Aracherra. If you order a taco de Aracherra it will be the same meat on a corn tortilla with salsa onions and cilantro. Almost the same but with no grilled onions or bellpeppers. That's as close to fajitas your going to probably get. Just as tasty IMHO.

JEZ · 08-26-2007

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Originally Posted by mer

I also love a good fajita, and it's certainly different than the tex version, you can get 'em (with flour tortillas) all over. The main difference is there are not as many vegetables, and there is a lot more cheese. They also don't come sizzling on a separate plate, with a little dish of grated cheese etc. the cheese is cooked into the thing and it's served on your plate. As for where to get 'em... Tango Taco makes a good 'mexican' fajita. Or El Fogon

At tango taco you can have them sizzeling on the plate and "do it yourself style" just like in the USA. Funny thing is if I remember correctly, the kitchen prepared ones are basicaly the same but cost less !

queencityfan · 08-26-2007

My beef burrito I split with Nerak last week at the Fusion was just like a fajita, large flour tortilla, beef, onion and green peppers, & cheese, yummy!

LupieLola · 08-26-2007

Wow! Thanks!

You guys are all so nice.... I didn't know I'd have so many choices. I'm not big on peppers but I sure do love cilantro and pico de gallo. I can't wait to be in Playa and eat Mexican food, my favorite.
Thanks for all your suggestions.

Terry

jeffandbecky · 08-26-2007

The best fajitas I have had in PDC are at La Parrilla. Just as good as the ones we make in Texas (I was a little suprised and delighted). La Parrilla is much more of a tourist spot, but the food has been consistantly good for the seven years we have been going to PDC. Ask for a table upstairs overlooking 5th for a pretty good place to "people watch".

psa24 · 08-27-2007

I agree. The fajitas you're looking for from the sounds of things can be found at La Parrilla. They are made just like the fajitas in the States but are better. I had the grilled shrimp fajitas there a few years ago and they were the best I had.

Now I really recommend you trying other dishes the town has to offer. It is good to have one meal like that but definitely expand your horizons. The Mexican food you get in town will blow away the Tex-Mex you get in the US.

**james** · 08-27-2007

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Originally Posted by mer

...The main difference is there are not as many vegetables, and there is a lot more cheese....

with cheese???

I think you had an alambre.

**Heather** · 08-27-2007

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Originally Posted by james

with cheese???

I think you had an alambre.

Yum...and I wish I had an alambre right now.

**james** · 08-27-2007

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Originally Posted by jeffandbecky

La Parrilla is much more of a tourist spot...

totally!

I've never eaten there in a decade and seeing their big "Hurricane Survivors" banner on the store this weekend sealed the deal, I'll never set foot in there.

**james** · 08-27-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dos locos

If you order a taco de Aracherra it will be the same meat on a corn tortilla with salsa onions and cilantro.

An arrachera taco is traditionally served on a flour tortilla (or you are asked which you want) as this is a traditional Northern Mexico food, where flour tortillas are king.

LupieLola · 08-27-2007

That's funny that they call that other dish alambre. We cubans call metal wire "alambre" in spanish. LOL

Well as long as it's got cheese....hehehehe

08-26-2007	#1 (permalink)
LupieLola ruined Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 84	Fajitas availability in PdC? First of all I'd like to appologize for the topic since I know that fajitas are not a typical mexican food. Secondly, I tried to post this under the Charrangos thread and was not allowed to so here goes.... I know that fajitas are tex mex but did not put 2 and 2 together regarding the whole origin of where they come from and so on. So I'm left wondering if I will even be able to find them in Playa. This is one of my favorite "Mexican" or so I thought, meals. Now I'm looking for authentic flour tortillas which I've read are little difficult to find in Playa because the typical tortilla is made of corn. Don't get me wrong because I love those too and will be stuffing myself silly all week. I'm just looking for the most authentic I can get to fajitas , while being in Mexico. Now I know they must have them at TGI Fridays, but I can get those here at home and to be honest, I don't even order them there because they are no good. So my question is Where in Playa can I find "authentic" fajitas? Please give me some hope. Thanks

08-26-2007	#2 (permalink)
TeeZet Non-aggressive Dutch dude Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Posts: 8,167	I don't know about authenticity, but a simple search yielded me THIS, and THIS, and there's probably more to find on the subject.

08-26-2007	#3 (permalink)
flowerBill beachaholic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Greenbelt, Maryland Posts: 435	Check out the threads on HC Monterey in Changarros y mas. Not exactly fajitas, probably better.

08-26-2007	#4 (permalink)
mer way into it Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 182	I also love a good fajita, and it's certainly different than the tex version, you can get 'em (with flour tortillas) all over. The main difference is there are not as many vegetables, and there is a lot more cheese. They also don't come sizzling on a separate plate, with a little dish of grated cheese etc. the cheese is cooked into the thing and it's served on your plate. As for where to get 'em... Tango Taco makes a good 'mexican' fajita. Or El Fogon

08-26-2007	#5 (permalink)
Dos locos lost on fifth Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 12	Fajitas are made with Skirt steak "aka" Aracherra. If you order a taco de Aracherra it will be the same meat on a corn tortilla with salsa onions and cilantro. Almost the same but with no grilled onions or bellpeppers. That's as close to fajitas your going to probably get. Just as tasty IMHO.

08-26-2007	#7 (permalink)
queencityfan añejo Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 3,342	My beef burrito I split with Nerak last week at the Fusion was just like a fajita, large flour tortilla, beef, onion and green peppers, & cheese, yummy!

08-26-2007	#8 (permalink)
LupieLola ruined Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 84	Wow! Thanks! You guys are all so nice.... I didn't know I'd have so many choices. I'm not big on peppers but I sure do love cilantro and pico de gallo. I can't wait to be in Playa and eat Mexican food, my favorite. Thanks for all your suggestions. Terry

08-26-2007	#9 (permalink)
jeffandbecky añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Driftwood Posts: 2,101	The best fajitas I have had in PDC are at La Parrilla. Just as good as the ones we make in Texas (I was a little suprised and delighted). La Parrilla is much more of a tourist spot, but the food has been consistantly good for the seven years we have been going to PDC. Ask for a table upstairs overlooking 5th for a pretty good place to "people watch".

08-27-2007	#10 (permalink)
psa24 life=playa Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Delran, NJ Posts: 836	I agree. The fajitas you're looking for from the sounds of things can be found at La Parrilla. They are made just like the fajitas in the States but are better. I had the grilled shrimp fajitas there a few years ago and they were the best I had. Now I really recommend you trying other dishes the town has to offer. It is good to have one meal like that but definitely expand your horizons. The Mexican food you get in town will blow away the Tex-Mex you get in the US.

08-27-2007	#15 (permalink)
LupieLola ruined Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 84	That's funny that they call that other dish alambre. We cubans call metal wire "alambre" in spanish. LOL Well as long as it's got cheese....hehehehe

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