Tex-Mex

American  

[teks-meks] / ˈtɛksˈmɛks /

adjective

1. of or relating to aspects of culture that combine Mexican and Texan or southwestern U.S. features, especially aspects of culture developed in southern Texas based on or influenced by Mexican elements.

   Tex-Mex cooking; Tex-Mex music.

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noun

1. a form of Mexican Spanish having elements of English and spoken near the border of Texas and Mexico, especially Mexican Spanish as spoken in Texas.

2. Music. norteño.

Tex-Mex British  

/ ˈtɛksˌmɛks /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or denoting the Texan version of something Mexican, such as music, food, or language

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Etymology

Origin of Tex-Mex

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50; by shortening

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

Tex-Mex

They’re Tex-Mex, but we find them both to be quite good.

From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2026

Now there’s a new Wall Street acronym borrowed from the pages of a Tex-Mex menu.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026

Born in San Antonio, the son and grandson of accordionists became famous as the face of Tex-Mex music and as a favorite session player whenever rock and country gods needed some borderlands flair.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2025

Queso fundido is a popular appetizer at many Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants in the United States.

From Seattle Times ● May 5, 2024

Oklahoma Tex-Mex is some of the best food in the world, but the poops are soupy.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

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