Fajita Fajita A fajita (; ) in Tex-Mex cuisine is any grilled meat that is served as a taco on a flour or corn tortilla. The term originally referred to skirt steak, the cut of beef first used in the dish. Popular meats today also include chicken and other cuts of beef, as well as vegetables instead of meat. In restaurants, the meat is usually cooked with onions and bell peppers. Popular condiments include shredded lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, refried beans, and diced tomatoes. Arrachera is a northern Mexican variant of the dish. "Fajita" is
Queso flameado for individual servings. "Queso flameado" is said to originate in the borderlands of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States, as a campfire dish. In Tex-Mex restaurants, this dish is sometimes confused or conflated with chili con queso, a cheese sauce served with tortilla chips for dipping. The term "queso fundido" also refers to processed cheese and is defined as such in the Spanish version of Codex Alimentarius. Both the cheese and the meat sauce are prepared just before serving, and are served hot. Oaxaca cheese ("asadero") and Chihuahua cheese are popular, but other melting cheeses (cheeses such as whole