Grand Opening: Las Fontanas Mexican Kitchen - New Braunfels, Texas

Wednesday, May 1, 2013, 4:30 PM

New Braunfels, Texas

Las Fontanas Mexican Kitchen
1551 N. Walnut Ave #10
New Braunfels, Texas 78131
830-626-3310

GRAND OPENING is May 1st. It should make for a great time with great music, food, and margaritas!!

Hours

Mon - Thu: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri - Sat: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sun: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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True Mexican food and wine pairing. What, you say? Mexican and wine? - Plano, Texas

Saturday, November 24, 2012 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Plano, Texas

Sip & Savor
3921 Coit Road
Plano, Texas 75093
972-318-9042

Cost: $25

True Mexican food and wine pairing.  What, you say?  Mexican and wine?  Really?  Yes, really.  Everyone knows the days immediately after Thanksgiving are huge for Mexican food, and we have decided to show you just how compatible this cuisine is with some amazing wines. Hint.....think Syrah, Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc.  The menu is still being finalized but plan on a savory dinner and 3 wines for $25.

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Enchiladas

If you enjoy a dish from south of the border, give this enchilada recipe a try. It is very simple to make and you will certainly enjoy serving this wonderful dish.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 large chopped onion
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
• 12 (8 inch) flour tortillas
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 8 ounces shredded Colby cheese
• 2 (19 ounce) cans enchilada sauce

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a heavy saucepan or skillet, brown the ground beef and onions. Season the ground beef mixture with garlic salt and set aside.
3. In a skillet, fry the tortillas in vegetable oil. Spoon some meat mixture and cheese into the center of each tortilla, roll them up and arrange them in a 9x13 inch baking dish or oblong pan. Pour the enchilada sauce over the rolled enchiladas and top with any remaining meat or cheese.
4. Bake in the preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes.

 

Guacamole

A very simple and tasty guacamole recipe.

Ingredients

• 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. Mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. Stir in cayenne pepper. Refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Fresa's Chicken Drive-Thru Hatches in Central Austin

Succulent Mexican-inspired fair is the spotlight! Complete chicken meals served with beans, rice and tortillas are ready in minutes and served through the convenient drive-thru or take-out window, ideal for busy couples or families. Proud of their chickens, Fresa’s chickens are sourced exclusively from Peeler Farms in Floresville, Texas. Freshly prepared Margarita mixer kits are avaialble to go, too!

For more information, click here.

Mexican Pizza

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1/4 cup finely chopped jalapeno peppers
• 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat 2 pie plates with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Place beef, onion and garlic in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until beef is evenly browned. Drain off grease. Season the meat with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper.
3. Lay one tortilla in each pie plate, and cover with a layer of refried beans. Spread half of the seasoned ground beef over each one, and then cover with a second tortilla. Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
4. Remove the plates from the oven, and let cool slightly. Spread half of the salsa over each top tortilla. Cover each pizza with half of the Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Place half of the tomatoes, half of the green onions, and half of the jalapeno slices onto each one.
5. Return the pizzas to the oven, and bake for 5 to 10 more minutes, until the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven, and let cool slightly before slicing each one into 4 pieces.

Taco Rolls

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 3/4 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
• 1/2 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1/2 (8.75 ounce) can no-salt-added whole-kernel corn, drained
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. Stir the rice and 1/2 cup water together in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover, and cook in the microwave on High for 6 minutes until the water is fully absorbed; set aside. While the rice is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.
3. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in the taco seasoning, corn, 1/2 cup water, 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, and the cooked rice. Cook and stir until the cheese has melted and the corn is hot. Spoon the mixture into the flour tortillas. Roll into a tight cylinder, and pack into an 8x11-inch baking dish (it will be a tight squeeze). Pour the salsa over top, and sprinkle evenly with 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese topping has melted and is beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.

Mexican Casserole

Looking for a tasty recipe. Give this one a try. You cannot go wrong with a casserole. Quick. Easy. Tasty. It does not get any better than that.

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 cups salsa
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, drained
• 3 cups tortilla chips, crushed
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until no longer pink. Stir in salsa, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in beans, and heat through.
3. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Spread crushed tortilla chips in dish, and then spoon beef mixture over chips. Spread sour cream over beef, and sprinkle olives, green onion, and tomato over the sour cream. Top with Cheddar cheese.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Slow Cooked Mexican-Style Meat

If you are looking for some tasty meat for tacos, burritos or a taco salad, look no further. Here is a recipe that will provide you with some very flavorful meat for any dish.

Ingredients

• 1 (4 pound) chuck roast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 1/4 cups diced green chile pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 (5 ounce) bottle hot pepper sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. Trim the roast of any excess fat, and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place meat in hot skillet, and brown meat quickly on all sides.
2. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker, and sprinkle onion over meat. Season with chile peppers, chili powder, cayenne pepper, hot pepper sauce, and garlic powder. Add enough water to cover 1/3 of the roast.
3. Cover, and cook on High for 6 hours, checking to make sure there is always at least a small amount of liquid in the bottom. Reduce heat to Low, and continue cooking for 2 to 4 hours, or until meat is totally tender and falls apart.

Notes

• You can substitute chicken, pork or any other meat in place for the chuck roast.
• Great with rice or served on tortilla with roasted vegetables.