When is National Fajita Day?

Friday August 18th

National Fajita Day celebrates the smoky delectability of the savory Tex-Mex flavor found in fajitas on August 18th.

National Fajita Day | August 18

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In the early 1930s, Mexican vaqueros in Southwest Texas created what we've come to love all over the United States. They created the fajita using throwaway cuts of beef. Nevertheless, it wasn't long before they became a staple in the area. These cowboys cooked the steak on an open fire or grill. They served it with flour or corn tortillas once cooked. In later years, fresh Pico de gallo, acamole, and southwestern spices elevated the fajita. The popular meal for hardworking cowboys was soon available to new audiences. The fajita became a destination food in the culinary world.

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As their fame grew, fajitas brought a vibrant twist to Tex-Mex menus. Patrons were captivated by sizzling platters packed with bright peppers, onions, and a delectable aroma. The menu choices beyond tender steak also broadened the fajita spectrum.. With freshly made tortillas, sweet shrimp, lean chicken, or pork were welcomed at tables with adoration. ed in most Mexican restaurants in the United States by the 1980s. In the modern culinary kitchen, lime, cilantro, and a slew of vegetables make their way into a fajita. The delectable seasonings and mouths are definitely starting to salivate, adding to that.