Why do most of the "TEX-MEX" restaurants in the U.S say outside of their locations

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Fernando B

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"Authentic mexican food"? Why do most of the Tex Mex restaurants in the U.S have a sign outside that says "Authentic Mexican Food" and when you look at the menu, there is nothing authentic: "Fajitas" Cheese Enchiladas" Crispy tortilla tacos" Guacamole that looks like an avocado cream with plain taste" Salsa with no flavor" Chimichanga etc...?
Why can't they just put "Authentic Tex Mex restaurant"? There is a huge difference between one and another. I eat whatever there is, i have never left a restaurant because of that issue, but I never go back.

Do you think there is a reason why these restaurants do that? Or they don't know the diference between ons and another?
 
To me, such signs are usually more of a warning label than anything else. It tells me that even if the restaurant knows the difference between Tex-Mex and Mexican, it caters to a clientele that doesn't know. And if the target customer doesn't know good Tex-Mex or Mexican food, then the restaurant isn't under any pressure to make food that tastes any good. A tourist who comes to Texas wants to try "authentic Mexican food.". A restaurant that has such a label catches the tourist's eye, and they eat there.

I agree, it would be better if they just called themselves what they are. I have nothing against Tex-Mex, but it is indeed different than "authentic Mexican."

A lot of my favorite Mexican restaurants back home (in Texas) served both types of cuisine. Not a single one of them ever had such a sign, though. When your food speaks for itself, you don't have to advertise like that. ;-)
 
To me, such signs are usually more of a warning label than anything else. It tells me that even if the restaurant knows the difference between Tex-Mex and Mexican, it caters to a clientele that doesn't know. And if the target customer doesn't know good Tex-Mex or Mexican food, then the restaurant isn't under any pressure to make food that tastes any good. A tourist who comes to Texas wants to try "authentic Mexican food.". A restaurant that has such a label catches the tourist's eye, and they eat there.

I agree, it would be better if they just called themselves what they are. I have nothing against Tex-Mex, but it is indeed different than "authentic Mexican."

A lot of my favorite Mexican restaurants back home (in Texas) served both types of cuisine. Not a single one of them ever had such a sign, though. When your food speaks for itself, you don't have to advertise like that. ;-)
 
To me, such signs are usually more of a warning label than anything else. It tells me that even if the restaurant knows the difference between Tex-Mex and Mexican, it caters to a clientele that doesn't know. And if the target customer doesn't know good Tex-Mex or Mexican food, then the restaurant isn't under any pressure to make food that tastes any good. A tourist who comes to Texas wants to try "authentic Mexican food.". A restaurant that has such a label catches the tourist's eye, and they eat there.

I agree, it would be better if they just called themselves what they are. I have nothing against Tex-Mex, but it is indeed different than "authentic Mexican."

A lot of my favorite Mexican restaurants back home (in Texas) served both types of cuisine. Not a single one of them ever had such a sign, though. When your food speaks for itself, you don't have to advertise like that. ;-)
 
To me, such signs are usually more of a warning label than anything else. It tells me that even if the restaurant knows the difference between Tex-Mex and Mexican, it caters to a clientele that doesn't know. And if the target customer doesn't know good Tex-Mex or Mexican food, then the restaurant isn't under any pressure to make food that tastes any good. A tourist who comes to Texas wants to try "authentic Mexican food.". A restaurant that has such a label catches the tourist's eye, and they eat there.

I agree, it would be better if they just called themselves what they are. I have nothing against Tex-Mex, but it is indeed different than "authentic Mexican."

A lot of my favorite Mexican restaurants back home (in Texas) served both types of cuisine. Not a single one of them ever had such a sign, though. When your food speaks for itself, you don't have to advertise like that. ;-)
 
To me, such signs are usually more of a warning label than anything else. It tells me that even if the restaurant knows the difference between Tex-Mex and Mexican, it caters to a clientele that doesn't know. And if the target customer doesn't know good Tex-Mex or Mexican food, then the restaurant isn't under any pressure to make food that tastes any good. A tourist who comes to Texas wants to try "authentic Mexican food.". A restaurant that has such a label catches the tourist's eye, and they eat there.

I agree, it would be better if they just called themselves what they are. I have nothing against Tex-Mex, but it is indeed different than "authentic Mexican."

A lot of my favorite Mexican restaurants back home (in Texas) served both types of cuisine. Not a single one of them ever had such a sign, though. When your food speaks for itself, you don't have to advertise like that. ;-)
 
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