TGIFriday's turns up the heat with Tex-Mex menu

The taste of Texas. The passion of Mexico. These can be savored with every bite of hearty dishes deep in the heart of Tex-Mex cooking.

And now, there is no need to cross the ocean to sink your teeth into this cuisine.  TGIFriday’s celebrates the flavors of Mexican and American Southwest with its new Tex-Mex menu featuring enchiladas, nachos, quesadilla and tacos.

But what’s all these without ice cold beer? TGIFriday’s has a Buy Take One offers on Corona Extra when you order any of the new Tex-Mex dishes. This special offer is on until end of April 2014.

In the good old days, ‘Tex-Mex’ is a term that was used to refer to half-Texan and half-Mexican cuisine. The term first saw print in 1945 to mean Mexican peasant food prepared with cowboy fare by cooks, evoking images of cantinas, cattle drives and ranch hands or 'vaqueros.' These were staple at dinner tables across South Texas which was heavily influenced by the food of neighboring northern Mexico. Tex-Mex actually began with a taste for 'cabrito' (kid goat), 'barbacoa' (barbecued cow heads), 'carne seca' (dried beef) and other products of cattle culture which were common for cowboys.

Tex-Mex dishes went gourmet in the 1970s when Mexican culinary expert Diana Kennedy recommended 'Americanized Mexican food' as a trendy fare and a 'must-eat' cuisine for a younger generation. When the word adopted an exciting ring to it, a number of restaurants offering Tex-Mex dishes became a trend that spread across Europe, Asia, South America and even in the Middle East, particularly in places which have substantial Hispanic population.

These days, it generally means mouth-watering platters of enchiladas, tacos and tortillas. Just hearing these words can send anyone on a Tex-Mex rush.

Tex-Mex has indeed come a long way evolving to almost everyone’s hot and vibrant comfort food.

TGIFriday’s is turning up the heat with a new, zesty Tex-Mex menu featuring dishes that are sure to pepper your palates.

The Ranchero Chicken Enchiladas has tender, slow-cooked chicken breast mixed with spicy ranchero tomato sauce and melted Monterey Jack cheese rolled in corn tortilla; topped with  cheddar, pico de gallo, cilantro and sour cream and  and served with chorizo rice.

Friday’s Chili Ballpark Nachos, meanwhile, are great as a snack or an appetizer when you’re hanging out with family or chilling with friends. Enjoy a serving of deep-fried tortilla chips covered with rich cheese sauce, chili and pico de gallo and served with fresh salsa.

Quesadilla is also known as 'Mexican Cheese Sandwich' that is sure to satisfy your light and easy cravings. Friday’s Smoked Salmon Quesadillas—brimming with a savory mixture smoked salmon, pico de gallo, tart apples and Monterey Jack cheeses and crisp tortillas and served with mango lemon slaw—is spot on!

On the other hand, crispy and light tacos are widely popular at TGIFriday’s.  Its BBQ Pork Tacos,  filled with shaved pork tenderloin in  the restaurants signature BBQ sauce, pepper jack cheese, frizzled onions, southwestern sour cream, pico de gallo and freshly chopped cilantro and served with fries, will get your get you and your loved ones crunching away and wanting for more.

Then there’s Friday’s Tostada Nachos, crispy tortillas loaded with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, served with salsa and sour cream, the topped with spicy jalapenos for that extra kick.

With TGIFriday’s new dishes, your dining experience will be one zesty adventure and a celebration of the heart of Texas and the passion of Mexico. Simply put, TGIFriday’s new Tex-Mex meals are delicious and authentic dishes from both sides of the border served straight on your plate.

To know more about TGIFriday’s, check out : www.fridays.com.ph

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