Carne asada fries are a local specialty found on the menus of taquería-like Mexican restaurants primarily in the American Southwest, including, but not limited to, San Diego,[1] where it originated.[2] This item is not normally featured on the menu at "traditional" Mexican restaurants.[3]
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The dish typically consists of french fries, carne asada, guacamole, sour cream and cheese. The dish is high in calories, with a meal-sized portion containing 2000 Calories (kcal) or more.[4][5] Generally, only shoestring fries are used, but other cuts of potato may be used. The carne asada is usually finely chopped to avoid using a knife or additional cutting. Guacamole and sour cream are added. Finally, it is topped with cheese, although the variety of cheese is dependent on the area or establishment. A commonly used cheese is Cotija. However, many establishments use a less-costly shredded cheese mix which melts with the other ingredients and keeps longer.[6][7]