Southwestern Cuisine originates from the southwest United States, especially from the states of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Southwestern specialties usually use fresh ingredients such as corn, tomatillo, chili, and nuts.
Salsa, Guacamole, and Chili Con Carne are typical southwestern dishes that are famous all over the world.
Texture and taste are important things in southwestern cuisine, food must have a savory, sweet, and spicy taste that is balanced.
Some Southwestern dishes use traditional cooking techniques such as roasting or stone grills.
Southwestern foods are often served in different forms of dishes such as Taco, Burrito, Enchilada, or Fajita.
Margarita, a typical Southwestern alcoholic drink made from Tequila, Triple Sec, and Lemon or Lime juice, is a very popular drink throughout the world.
Southwestern dishes are usually served with side dishes such as rice, mash potatoes, or black beans.
Southwestern dishes can be adjusted to a variety of tastes and preferences, so that they are easily converted into vegetarian or vegan dishes.
Southwestern cuisine is strongly influenced by the culture of Mexico, Spain, and American natives, so that it has a unique flavor that is difficult to be matched by other dishes.
