fajita
Sizzling Tex-Mex order
Fajita is a Tex-Mex dish of grilled meat—originally skirt steak—sliced into strips and served with tortillas, onions, and peppers: The sizzling fajita platter arrived at the table.
The dish has expanded to include chicken, shrimp, and vegetarian versions.
Usually plural: We ordered fajitas for the table.
Hissing from heat
- skilletShallow pan for frying
- charredBurned until black
- smokyFilled with combustion haze
- marinatedSoaked in flavored liquid
sear · cast-iron · flame · charcoal · mesquite · flank steak · tongs · caramelization
Hissing from heat
- platterLarge flat serving dish
- tablesideNext to seated diners
- steamHeated water's gaseous form
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
smoke · theatrical · restaurant · serving · strips · colorful · garnish · accompaniments
Thin unleavened Mexican bread
- guacamoleSeasoned avocado spread
- salsaSpicy tomato condiment
- cilantroPungent leafy herb
- jalapeñoMild-to-medium Mexican pepper
queso · taqueria · pico de gallo · chipotle · habanero · chorizo · mole · cumin
sizzling
Hissing from heat
marinated · sear · cast-iron · flame · charcoal · mesquite · flank steak · tongs · caramelization · basting
sizzling
Hissing from heat
aroma · smoke · theatrical · restaurant · serving · strips · colorful · garnish · accompaniments
tortilla
Thin unleavened Mexican bread
jalapeño · queso · taqueria · pico de gallo · chipotle · habanero · chorizo · mole · cumin · lime
bell pepper
Mild, hollow pod vegetable
shrimp · steak · lime · garlic · cumin · chili powder · oil · tomato · avocado · lettuce
jalapeño
Mild-to-medium Mexican pepper
piquant · fiery · peppery · hot · seasoned · picante · chili · zesty · tangy · flavorful
- mixed dishesstew, casserole, stir fry, fried rice, jambalaya
- Taco Bellbean burrito, chalupa, cinnamon twists, Mexican pizza, nacho fries
- Southwestmesa, Monument Valley, Arizona, New Mexico, Grand Canyon
- chicken fajitasSizzling Tex-Mex tortilla filling
- fajita seasoningSpice blend for skillet strips