National Fajita Day

National Fajita Day is dedicated to the delicious Mexican dish, which is very popular in the United States. Various ingredients are in it: cheese, beans, hot sauce, guacamole, sour cream, etc. The combinations are up to your imagination!

History

Fajitas became popular as early as the 1930s. According to some reports, they were invented by Mexican cowboys. They were often paid in beef, so they came up with the idea of cooking steaks over an open fire and eating them with corn tortillas. The dish was simple but very tasty.

In the late 1960s, Sonny Falcon began selling fajitas – there was no end to the buyers! As a result, Sonny got the nickname King of Fajitas. He went down in history as introducing the dish to the general public, and by the 1980s, it was hard to find a Mexican restaurant that did not have fajitas on the menu.

Interesting Facts

• In 1992, McDonald’s introduced homemade fajitas;
• The original Mexican name is arracheras;
• The dish saves people a lot of time because of its simplicity;
• Chili sauce is perfect for fajitas.

In many Mexican establishments, the serving is interesting: the filling is brought directly in the pan, and separately a tortilla, cheese, and sour cream. The guest wraps everything together themselves and adds as many toppings as they see fit.

How to Take Part

Want to cook your own meal? Buy the necessary ingredients and please your loved ones! Be sure to make a photo report to share your National Fajita Day snaps with others.

Visit the nearest restaurant and try the chef’s food. Moreover, on this holiday, many large restaurants offer big discounts!

When is National Fajita Day in 2024?

National Fajita Day is observed on August 18 each year.

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