Mexican Food
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Gazpacho, chili con carne, black bean soup Topped with sour cream, guacamole, or black olives
Salsa (you can use it for salad dressing, too) Covered with shredded cheese
Chicken or beef enchiladas, burritos, soft tacos, fajitas Served in fried tortilla shell  
Black beans Chorizo (Mexican sausage)
Shredded, spicy chicken/beef Layered with refried beans
Served with salsa Tortilla chips
Covered with enchilada sauce Nachos, fried items, melted cheese and refried beans
Grilled, marinated, simmered Chili con queso, guacamole, refried beans
Wrapped in a corn tortilla Chili con queso and guacamole


Smart Ideas
Hold the sour cream, guacamole, and refried beans Extra salsa on the side
Hold the grated cheese Salad without the fried shell
An order of soft tortillas on the side