List of Tex-Mex restaurants

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Tex-Mex cuisine is a fusion of American and Mexican cuisine, deriving from the culinary creations of the Tejano people living in Texas. It is a regional cuisine that blends ingredients and cooking techniques of both Mexican and American traditions, characterized by its heavy use of shredded cheese, meat (particularly beef), beans, and spices, as well as the use of flour tortillas instead of corn. Tex-Mex has become a popular and influential cuisine in the United States and beyond, leading to the establishment of numerous Tex-Mex restaurants. This article provides a list of notable Tex-Mex restaurant chains, known for their contribution to the spread and development of Tex-Mex cuisine.

List of Tex-Mex Restaurants

Chili's

Chili's is an American casual dining restaurant chain that specializes in Tex-Mex-style cuisine. Founded in 1975, Chili's serves a variety of Tex-Mex dishes, including fajitas, enchiladas, and quesadillas, alongside American favorites like burgers and ribs.

Taco Bell

Taco Bell is an American chain of fast food restaurants originating in Irvine, California in 1962, by founder Glen Bell. Taco Bell serves a variety of Tex-Mex foods that include tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, novelty and specialty items, along with a variety of "value menu" items. As of 2021, Taco Bell serves more than 2 billion customers each year at 7,000 restaurants, more than 80 percent of which are owned and operated by independent franchisees and licensees.

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle Mexican Grill, often known simply as Chipotle, is an American chain of fast casual restaurants in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and France, specializing in tacos and Mission-style burritos. Founded by Steve Ells on July 13, 1993, Chipotle emphasizes fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods.

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is a chain of Tex-Mex food casual dining restaurants located in the United States. The brand offers a wide range of Tex-Mex dishes, including fajitas, enchiladas, and margaritas. On The Border prides itself on providing a festive and vibrant dining experience.

Torchy's Tacos

Torchy's Tacos started as a food truck in Austin, Texas, in 2006 and has since grown into a popular chain of Tex-Mex restaurants across the United States. Known for their "Damn Good" tacos, Torchy's serves innovative and creative taco varieties alongside traditional Tex-Mex dishes.

See Also

• Mexican cuisine
• American cuisine
• Tex-Mex cuisine
• List of restaurant chains in the United States