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Cal-Mex, n. U.S.
Brit. |ˌkalˈmɛks|, U.S. |ˈkælˈmɛks|
[‹ Cal- (in Californian adj.) + Mex- (in Mexican adj.; compare Mex adj.), after Tex-Mex adj. and n. Additions
Calmex occurs earlier as the (proprietary) name of various companies, e.g.:
1922Los Angeles Times 28 May 11/4 Abandonments leave..Calmex..to develop this portion of the Richfield district. ]
A type of Mexican-style cuisine originating in California, characterized esp. by adaptations of traditional Mexican dishes using ingredients or cooking methods typical of Californian cuisine. Freq. attrib.
1973Los Angeles Times 15 Mar. vii. 1 (caption) Enchiladas are..covered with cheese and baked for traditional Cal-Mex fare. 1988Arkansas Democrat-Gaz. (Nexis) 20 Apr. The most unusual [burrito at the restaurant]..is a fish burrito, which surely is pure Cal-Mex. 1996Village Voice (Electronic ed.) 14 May v17 Most burrito joints take their cue from Cal-Mex cooking, enfolding..rice..and too many other ingredients into outsized flour tortillas. 2000B. Geddes World Food: Mexico 26 Restaurants on both sides of the border offering cooking styles known as Cal-Mex and Tex-Mex. |
