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Carne Asada photo coming soon
1800s-present
Carne asada means grilled meat, and in northern Mexico and the American Southwest it is both a recipe and a gathering. Mexican American families, taquerias, and backyard cooks made thin grilled steak a staple for tacos, burritos, plates, and weekend cookouts.
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Carne Guisada photo coming soon
1800s-present
Carne guisada means stewed meat, and in Texas it is a beloved Mexican American home-cooking and Tex-Mex restaurant dish. Cubed beef cooks slowly with chiles, tomatoes, aromatics, and gravy until it can be spooned into tortillas or served as a plate lunch.