Restaurant Style Fajitas (Authentic Mexican Recipe)

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Very few plates at a Mexican restaurant grab your attention like a plate of sizzling fajitas. First you hear it, then you smell it…then you wish you ordered that platón instead of the chicken enchiladas.
In this video we’re cooking up Restaurant Style Fajitas. I decided to grab some outside skirts for maximum tenderness, but beware when shopping for them. This particular cut goes fast in stores as restaurants demand such large quantities of it. Either side of skirt will have you eating good either way.
And here is the weekly Pro Tip: Don’t over cook them! Common sense, I know, but you would be surprised how easy these can get away from you. Both the scorching plancha and the sizzling platter can keep the fajitas cooking even more and dry out what would otherwise be delicious and tender meat. Shoot for a medium or even medium-rare before you plate it on skillet to serve.
I always say that BBQ is simple, and although we aren’t on a live fire today the principles still apply. A scorching hot heat source, a great cut of beef and a little technique is all it takes for a dinner that will blow away any one who is lucky enough to chow down.
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[@salsanchez9165]

I won’t eat fajitas in restaurants ever. They give way too little and charge is ridiculous. I made this, and was way better than eating out! Keep up great videos.

[@hughobrien4139]

I agree. People are boycotting brisket because of the prices. A single order of fajitas here in central Oklahoma go as high as $32 a plate. Fortunately not all restaurants have gone this high.

[@ilovedyoubananakin]

And they never EVER lightly toast the tortillas!

[@KatiTheButcher]

@@ilovedyoubananakin hmmm, I only like mine warmed.

[@KatiTheButcher]

A 2lb skirt steak costs $17 where Im at. Hell yeah Im going to cook them at home, I can get at least 3 meals out of that.

[@kidDanny87]

Bro how big are you…I’ve never finished those big ass castirons of fajitas that restaurants serve, it’s always for 2 people at least

[@neilanadams5173]

There are tons of food channels but this one is the real deal, one of the best. Arnie is great.

[@grayboo212]

Man, that looks good. There’s a Mexican family that bought a small business a half mile up the road from me. Her food is so good that they had to add on to the place just so there would be enough room for people to eat, then I think they added on again. Now, they just made the parking lot bigger and repaved it to make even more room. I always get carry out as I live a minute or two away and it’s always just as good as eating inside. Her food tastes so fresh and her fajitas look just like yours (in my opinion, just simple with fresh ingredients). The place has only been around maybe 5 years now but it’s well known in my area.

[@ThePlatinumEagle]

Don’t be shy! What’s the name of the joint?

[@samwdavis]

What does this guy have against sour cream that he never mentions it???

[@MsPepsi819]

@@daveweed2765 You do know Texas used to BE Mexico right? Before the murdering colonizers came, that is

[@GaryYork-tk2ow]

@@daveweed2765 Tex mex, or mex, doesn't matter to me. I love both. I'm not a purist snob.

[@GaryYork-tk2ow]

@Dave Weed The Mexican fast food joint here in my small town in Mississippi sells homemade tamales in the corn husk. They're real good.

[@stevehera8440]

Don’t know why your channel came up on my feed but I sure am glad!! Thanks from Dallas!

[@ketogenicknowledge245]

It was tough watching this because it looked SO good and I can only imagine the smell.

[@michaeldubya]

Add some charro beans, rice, pico, sour cream, guacamole, tortillas of your choice (maize is my choice) a cold beverage and comer!

[@ArnieTex]

Right on, Thank you

[@orlandocruz5048]

The meal tonight boss! ✌🏽🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@jenderarevalo245]

😂😂😂😂👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👍

[@pamgrat5126]

Yesssss!!

[@RicardoLopez-gr5jh]

De una vez le avientas nieve, mole, pastel y ya tienes una comida completa wey....

[@conorryan3035]

I clicked on this video because I wanted to see a chill dude making some fajitas. It didn't disappoint!

[@CoolJay77]

I am getting hungry. One of my favorite dishes. Great result. Outside skirt steak is the way to go. I would add tomatoes near the end of the cooking just like you did. Many restaurants add tomatoes early on, it sort of turns mushy and watery.

[@ArnieTex]

Thank you

[@daveyg38]

Man I love mexican food, it's honestly the tastiest most freshest and healthiest food, my wife said I'm literally a Mexican in a British body 🤣🤣

[@totoroid]

If it’s so healthy why are Mexicans having a health crisis

[@MajinBuusni]

Most freshest and healthiest.. my dude ur delusional

[@nashonabo821]

@@MajinBuusni Yeah.. idk wtf hes talkin about.. Ill agree its one of the best cuisines but I wont delude myself into thinking im eating healthy

[@alexrmzz08]

Could be healthy, I mean the food we eat at home in Mexican households isn’t tacos, tortilla chips and fajitas or deep fried stuff all the time. What you get at restaurants are stuff we eat on special occasions, for birthdays etc etc. Our diet is really a lot of soups and stews that include a lot of vegetables and proteins most of the time

[@charmainevandiford6622]

A friend of mine is Hispanic and she gave me some Fajitas seasoning from a Hispanic store and it raised my fajitas too a whole new level. It makes all the difference. She is a great friend

[@shaquileoatmeal7365]

Dude what's it called? My fajitas always suck lol

[@charmainevandiford6622]

Ok the name is Chef Merito Fajitas Rancheras then at the bottom it say Fajitas Estilo Texas. My fried said after you brown the meat the vegetables and mix it all back in your cast iron pan turn it off but leave the mix in and the bottom will burn. It taste just like the restaurants. Hope this helps

[@shaquileoatmeal7365]

@@charmainevandiford6622 Thanks man!

[@fugwa]

@@charmainevandiford6622 I see they sell this at my local Walmart, will try.

[@TheDawgfathasBBQ]

Excellent video my man. Now I'm heading to get some loin flap!!! 👊

[@ArnieTex]

haha, thats great my friend, thanks

[@feistygrandma2636]

I am so loving that grill and I love your technique of cutting the skirt steak for the fajitas

[@hughobrien4139]

I love watching this man cook. He sure makes it look easy and always looks great!

[@BrisketMedic]

My dude, always nailing it! I hope restaurants watched this too - STOP OVER COOKING FAJITAS!

[@mikemuniz1845]

Man that looks so good! Dude I'm learning how to cook meats from you every time I watch.

[@yolandaovalle7894]

I make this but i add fresh garlic and squash..its so yummy 😋

[@ArnieTex]

Thank you

[@ArnieTex]

@@yolandaovalle7894 bam! I love garlic too and when i remember I add that too

[@shannonallen9305]

@@yolandaovalle7894 I use minced garlic in with the oil and then cook the meat and veggies. Def gotta have garlic.

[@sitizenkanemusic]

Yo las hice ayer. My wife and I thought they were killer! The flavors are crazy good!

[@butt02plug]

Thank you. I’m Texan, wife MexTex. A lot of people coming to Texas to have our heritage.

[@ArnieTex]

Thank you

[@jeffreyjohn1691]

Hi Arnie, I made your fajitas with your mom’s rice. OMG so delicious. I left out the tomatoes in the fajitas and salsa and I didn’t put oregano in the rice. Everything else done the same. I need to buy me some OG and WOW. My daughters were very impressed. Not bad for a gringo .

[@minigiant8998]

wow, mom jokes? really?

[@gohawks3571]

​@@minigiant8998Wasn't a joke. This guy's mom literally had a recipe & video for rice... Kinda weird comment tbh. I am just watching this guy for the first time & was able to find that easily.

[@minigiant8998]

@@gohawks3571 ur slow, arent u?

[@gohawks3571]

@@minigiant8998 no, but you are

[@minigiant8998]

@@gohawks3571 denial is not a river in egypt.

[@dreac6241]

He is so right about what he said about being on a restaurant and hearing the sizzling fajita. Thats how I started ordering it. Love it.

[@livingoutloud4321]

Those fajitas look amazing. I can just imagine how good they taste too. Love all your videos!!

[@paulp5656]

That's funny, "first you hear it then you smell it and wish you ordered that". What I really enjoy about your channel is that you are real and down to earth. The food is real food with real ingredients. No hoity toity nonsense, no attitude, just good food with a smile. P.S. props to the 'stache! :)

[@dreaminginjapan]

Thank you for making these videos! I live in the countryside of Japan and miss eating Mexican food! I can’t wait to try this recipe!

[@TheRealJoeMeezee]

I used too pimp around the corner from there.

[@JimboSliceXX]

I don’t understand why someone would want “restaurant” fajitas. Home cooked grilled are the best.

[@ramencurry6672]

If it’s a good restaurant it’s not really crazy expensive. Probably around $40. Cheaper than a high end steak house. Doing it at home can be messy with splatter in the kitchen. Personally I like feeling lazy and order a few margaritas at the restaurant. Of course if you live in an area where there’s no high quality restaurant fajitas, there’s no choice but to make it at home.

[@FathomFrequency]

If its for family home fajitas are great, but depends on the occasion- for speed and no cleanup- especially if you find a good traditional start-up. At least where I am - $25 gets you nearly 2 meals (with the leftovers). for on the go

[@ChristineSpringerElaine]

You can't go wrong ordering fajitas! And the tip about using the outside skirt steak is awesome!

[@GrillSergeant]

I'm drooling over here. That dish looked sooooo good!

[@ArnieTex]

Thank you

[@jennyanimal9046]

Me too

[@goncantu1]

Had a long rough day.... YOU Sir made my day, Smiling and Drooling Brother!!!!

[@ArnieTex]

thats great my friend, sit back and relax

[@trd830]

This is the first video of yours I've seen just now. I immediately noticed I'd like your recipes and subscribed to your channel. I love Mexican foods. I was born and raised in Cuauhtemoc Chihuahua Mexico en los Campos mennonitas. But I've been living in Canada for at least 30 years now. I really miss my Mexico especially the food out there. Thanks for sharing your recipes here on KZbin 👍

[@jlpsuroeste]

Eres Mennonita?

[@five_point_whoa6983]

Try marinating your skirt steak in soy and pineapple juice at a 2 to 1 ratio. It’s amazing!

[@-B_G-]

Don’t forget to squeeze a fresh lime wedge or two on the sizzling platter to set it off!

[@juanao9368]

Man that looks delicious and pretty with the different colors of peppers and onions. I Love fajitas

[@arniesegovia2809]

Thank you

[@frankiii4587]

I could eat fajita tacos dang near daily. I always dig some guac on 'em, myself. Salud, Arnie! Guess we are makin' fajitas tonight. 🤣

[@Ashleyandwade2014]

Lol same

[@angelquizhpe2473]

Guac is a need for all my tacos

[@LupeVRubio]

I’m making this for dinner. I can taste and smell already. Delicious - good job🤗

[@arniesegovia2809]

Thank you, enjoy

[@angelocataldo5375]

We have smell-o-vision in Maspeth Queens NY I love this great job

[@rani1634]

I really enjoyed watching this fajitas beef recipe great video

[@Remix26]

Killed it, that looks so dope. Doing those this weekend with some green chile.

[@lorad6561]

Tried the fajita marinade and cooked on a flat top. Wow so good

[@KATONKA...]

That's a sharp knife to cut through warm meat like that... "keep the faith people and keep on keeping on"

[@robynmarie2956]

I love chicken fajitas with lime, sour cream, little bit of rice and beans and salsa on corn tortillas. Yummy I've perfected my red rice, now it's time to learn to make my own beans. I am learning to make Chicken Ranchero. That is my all time favorite dish.

[@manoffaith2501]

My favorite Mexican dish are Fajitas, love it.

[@robertlthomson]

Looks FANTASTIC!! What is OG and WOW seasoning?

[@ArnieTex]

Thank you Robert, they are the best rubs on the planet haha, here is the website. www.pitmaster.us/

[@veronicapyaris2265]

Hello from Albuquerque New Mexico love those fajitas now I'm making my fajitas I always use chicken or carne asada or any kind of meat

[@robertdoyle687]

Imagine living next door to this guy - YUM 😎🇮🇪

[@alxestrada87]

If you look close enough to his fence his neighbor is looking through fence

[@scrat8285]

I recently moved from Texas to Arizona and I figured the Mexican restaurant would have fajitas on their menu but they dont.... they have chicken fajitas Carne asada trips and some meat called birria ..... I miss me some fajita tacos.... now I'm trying to learn how to cook them myself just not the same as my dads

[@blowemall]

And how thw heck did he convince me to watch this at 10 PM? Now im hungry!

[@thelastchief3817]

Nice. I'll give it a try. Thanks for the video.

[@ArnieTex]

yes thanks for watching, make sure to sub, thanks

[@gilbertocasanova3433]

Very nice..... Keep up the great work Arnie. That salsa on top of some over easy eggs is how I have it. Real good Salsa

[@ArnieTex]

Thank you

[@djgraham873]

That's just killer fajitas and an awesome display of how it's done at home. Nothing beats down home cooking.

[@alexcardenas8614]

Dale gas! Great stuff bro! Gracias!

[@danielcristiangarcia2881]

Thank you Ernie gracias saludos desde Los Angeles California man

[@captainrex4403]

Looks absolutely amazing!!! I love fajitas and didn't realize how easy they are to make. Definitely need a griddle like yours. And I also hit that subscribe button!!!

[@timgillette289]

Dude, awesome video. I just ordered Fajitas from a local restaurant. You made me hungry.. 😁

[@jerrypineda1141]

Thank you for sharing your recipe. I can't wait to try it. And you were right, I could smell your fajitas through the screen.

[@djswaglightyear2193]

Damn. This looks good. I love the colors of the bell peppers 🫑 and beef

[@Hogger280]

Restaurant Style is not necessarily a plus - I have found very few restaurants that make good ones! Yours look very good!

[@stef1lee]

It's not easy to sew while drooling. 🤤 I need this in my life right now! Mmmmmmmmmmmm❤️

[@ricgomez1]

Now that's as authentic as it gets, Ive seen some people making this dish with the meat still pink, but you made it perfectly well done.

[@yuliyabryant4052]

This is my favorite dish. I think Mexican food is the best.

[@dondromano6099]

My wife and I went to one of our favorite Mexican Restaurant they killed the Fajitas. We went home and started making our own fajitas and wham we haven't stopped. In fact we made them outside tonight, killer good. But, we were not able to get that sizzle going found your website and watched your video. I picked up some really excellent pointers. I really like that grill you cooked on. Looking forward to your other videos. Thanks again.

[@cowboysnation1268]

BLESSING TO YOU AND FAMILY ARNIE THE BBQ MAN ! BE SAFE OUT THERE WITH THESE WINTER STORM DALLAS TX SENDING SMOKE SIGNALS 🥩💨💪💯

[@ArnieTex]

Thank you

[@mikimiki195]

Thanks for great video

[@marshabrew7447]

those look AMAZING! i have to make them asap

[@steventwiddy3402]

Damn man my tongue 👅 is slapping the inside of my mouth !

[@arniesegovia2809]

lol

[@fall22123]

OMG that looks good. I love fajitas from our Mexican restaurant.

[@psychosooner1]

Well, I'm starving now. C'mon lunch hour!!!

[@patrickmcwhorter594]

Dude seems really cool and I use my blackstone also. The only thing that is horrible is 4 ads just to watch folks like us just to watch fajita tacos.. Looks good and he did a awesome job!! Cmon with the random ad nonsense. Cook on my brother!!

[@grumpy-dad3701]

I bet your neighbors open their doors and windows and then stand at the fence when that's cooking.

[@aurieljosevelazquez]

My mouth it’s watering,hello from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@ArnieTex]

Thank you

[@greasemantexas9159]

I have a criteria for my decisions on buying fajitas and BBQ here in Texas . If I see a Mexican man or old black man above 45 ( closer to 60 ) I'm buying it ! You KNOW those dudes been cooking for at least 35 years and season their food to death

[@VictoriousandGlorious74]

Poppi looks like he know watz up.!! It looks scrumptious……

[@zeekmary2009]

I constantly come back to this video to watch you master fajitas. Literally...because of you making this video...inspired me to finally make fajitas in this form. I was always nervous til I watched this video the first time. Much respect man. My wife thanks you 😆 🤣

[@ArnieTex]

Glad to hear that

[@eatlaughandstupid4430]

delicious....thanks for sharing my man...

[@fudgicle1427]

Great video. You're so right about one thing - whenever I'm in a Mexican restaurant and I hear the sizzling fajitas come out, I instantly wish I'd ordered them instead!! There's just nothing like that sizzling sound!

[@justinsmith5843]

I love this guy!

[@javiermolina7781]

Not saying that you should have to but just like a good steak chef sometimes like to put unsalted clarified butter on the hot cast-iron just before taking out for presentation of the sizzling sound I’m not a chef but I know chef secrets

[@BigPeter1313]

OMG Arnie!!! This looks delicious!! I remember growing up that skirt and flank was one of the cheapest beef cuts as well as brisket. Once people figured out that you could make them tender, the price skyrocketed!!! Same thing happened with Buffalo wing cuts. I'm sure chuck roast is going to do the same thing since people figured out how to smoke them to very tender and juicy.

[@ejwright5655]

Same with oxtails. Oxtails were $2.99 a lb back in the day. Yourelucky to get a sale less the $12 a lb. Smh

[@noah2339]

I’ve never had fajitas in Mexico; It’s a South Western dish attributed to Mexican Americans in the U.S, the closest is a “picado” cooked in tomatillo sauce. Besides that it’s a great dinner option; that Mexicans will actually enjoy unlike other Tex mex recipes.

[@texasmurphy7088]

I never woulda thought to do fajitas on a griddle.

[@joshuajones4370]

Recently subscribed to this channel, love your style and all your bbq tips, thank you.

[@livinginvirginiabeach-mick2257]

I really love this! Great video.

[@virgovirgo4103]

first time i went to a real Mexican restaurant had this i never stopped going there getting the same exact thing for 4years

[@Moe_69]

Arnie you are a treasure! Thanks for your cooking and instruction.

[@RiversideHomesteadLife]

Great job brutha- I reference you in our cooking vids - you always teach me something …

[@ArnieTex]

Thank you

[@KatiTheButcher]

Thanks for the laugh. My dog skips his food too when Im cooking.

[@rogerhuber3133]

Wow, Arnie! That just looked amazing. I swear I could smelt it cooking too! Sure miss Texas and the great food.

[@raymondcrisostomo9778]

Looks darn good.

[@4seasonsbbq]

Fantastic Arnie! Fantastic!

[@youtubecritic4360]

I was raised that you always make tacos with skirt steak. My grandfather always said that was Authentic and the ground beef tacos are the American version.

[@alexisacevedo8016]

Arnie,a GOLD IDEA..."make a book" and this way you will reach the entire world,if Pino Prestanizzi lo hizo sobre pizza ,very well you can do it too,I only ask for the first one with your Signature,I will buy it!!! Dios te bendiga desde Puerto Rico mi amigo!!

[@zeekmary2009]

That looks so damn good. I'm making this today. And I buy that salsa all the time. It's amazing.

[@torelo81]

Love your style my man!! You just inspired me to give this a go!

[@Uncle-Quinns-Garage]

I like that bag of salsa! Way better than a TON of bottles littering the world...

[@constantinebodien1887]

amazing I would be interested if you have anything like Mexican fusion maybe American comfort food with a Mexican style

[@jerrycontreras5550]

Man that looked delicious great video Arnie 😋👍🏼

[@ArnieTex]

Thank you

[@bikerleathertv]

Please everyone, do not give your dog fajitas unless you remove the peppers and onions as they are toxic for dogs, but the meat, yeah, they will love it! Looks SO good!

[@jennifertaveras4847]

Yes thank you! Garlic is also toxic to most dogs so I like to suck on the meat a little if I used garlic powder on it. :)

[@0U812.]

Just swish it around in your beer 🍺 and serve ❤️‍🔥✨✨✨

[@stuffylamb3420]

Looks absolutely delicious but I'm definitely adding three or four whole ass onions with that much meat 😆

[@Papa-rm6hr]

Great for family gatherings Memorial weekend

[@aziadah1]

Arnies dog- hold up on that can food bro, im saving my appetite for fajitas

[@ArnieTex]

hahahah Thank you

[@tonysalazar8193]

Looks amazing Arnie keep up the great work brotha!!!

[@ArnieTex]

Thanks Tony

[@alw5101]

I haven’t even watched and I’m wide eyed!! It look like my abuelitas dishes:)💃🤍🤤

[@ArnieTex]

haha Thank you

[@nanysunflower3010]

I’ve never seen that cut of meat in the stores🤔I’d love to be his neighbor😋🧅🫑🌶🥩

[@petergoertzen8692]

That looks so beautiful and good. I can almost smell it.