On: The Myth of Authenticity Is Killing Tex-Mex

[ryanmarsh]

I had a nickel for everybody that got in my ear about "authentic" Mexican food

I liken this obsession with simulacra[0]. People looking for an original of something that never existed. “Greek” or “Mediterranean” food in the US is like this too.

Although nothing beats Tex-Mex, fight me.

[0] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simulacra_and_Simulation