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[Finally_Losing]

We are having ALOT of lunches out at work in the next few weeks and their restaurant of choice is you guessed it, mexican. I love it, but that was pre-Medifast and I've avoided this far. I have to decide what I'm getting before I go in or I'll cave. My question is, what can you eat at a mexican rest? I know the beans, cheese, etc is out. The fajita meat and vegetables is good but its's in lots of oil and no way there is a full "green" serving....If I can't come up with something, I'll be decling the invites.....and stay here and have my MF

Amy

[Sarya]

You may be able to ask for extra veggies in the fajita. Some mexican restaurants also have meals made with chicken breasts or steak. You could also look into a salad with grilled chicken.

[Janae]

Locally, I can get a chicken fajita salad...I ask them to prepare it by grilling the fajita things with no oil. It comes with several types of lettuce, and then the chicken, onion and green pepper is grilled and put on top. I usually also have a bit of pico de gallo (chopped tomatoe, onion, a little jalapeno and cilantro) or their homemade salsa...which has no sugar.

They have been very accomodating to prepare the meat without added fat and it seems to give me an appropriate L & G..and is delicious. I do have to resist those warm chips and salsa. If that is too hard...perhaps a pack of soy chips while you wait for your meal??)

Hope you don't decide to stay at the office but will join in the fun and fellowship!!! Happy Eating on plan!

[Diana]

We opt for the stripped down chicken somethingerother salad here, too.

I know it's really awkward the first time -- have you considered taking your MF with you??

If you put a full cup of water in the chili, it approximates tortilla soup (without the tortillas). I usually add chili flakes and garlic, perhaps a little salt, too. DH adds cumin, chili powder, garlic. MF crackers instead of chips (if you've got 'em) and you can even dip 'em in the salsa. And a diet soda or tea -- you're set!

[Serendipity]

I've ordered the bbq'd shrimp and a side salad, but you could also ask for a soup mug of hot water and have a soup instead.

[Finally_Losing]

I checked the menu, it's online....They don't specifically have a grilled chicken breast but they have these 3 salads, do any of them sound ok? (I know to order without cheese)

Tommy's Salad:
Lettuce topped with tasty grilled chicken, beef, shrimp, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese & sliced jalapenos. Surrounded by peeled and sliced cucumbers.

Paco Salad:
Lettuce topped with a healthy portion of grilled chicken, shrimp, diced tomatoes and shredded cheese. Surrounded by peeled and sliced cucumbers.

Stefanie's Salad
Lettuce topped with grilled beef, spicy shrimp, diced tomatoes and shredded cheese. Surrounded with peeled and sliced cucumbers.

[Mike]

Those look pretty good. Just be aware that the cheeses are typically not low or nonfat... but it shouldn't do you too bad if its just once.

[DogMa]

I either ask for extra veggies on the fajitas, or I try to go to places that have veggie fajitas so I can have half an half. (Or my new favorite place has a side order of veggies you can just add to the fajitas, so when I was there last week I had steak and the usual veggies, plus zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms and broccoli. A little extra fat, but not bad. ... And my friend, who's not on any plan, said that next time she's getting the extra veggies, too, because they looked so good!!)