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Haha, yeah many don't realize that TexMex isn't "knock off" Mexican food. It's "Truly Texas Mexican" food.

Most of what's available outside south Texas (and here and there through southwest) is knock off TexMex though lol.

Not to mention it’s very similar to Mexican food in northern Mexico (which is culturally very connected to Texas!)

And don't forget New Mexican food, which refers to the state... not the age of the food.