Fajita Grande knows how to sizzle

AFrederick staple since 2006, Fajita Grande serves a variety of Mexican dishes that are best encapsulated by the restaurant’s sizzling fajitas. Owner and chef Mohammad Mian has cooked up his favorite cuisine for 38 years, with 18 years at another Mexican restaurant before launching his own business in Frederick. “I love Mexican food,” he said. “I love everything about it, and I work only with Mexican food.” He appreciates the flavor profiles that can be built into Mexican dishes and the opportunities to incorporate fresh meats and veggies in a variety of ways, with an emphasis on marination. Mian highlighted Fajita Grande’s dishes, like chicken and shrimp fajitas, where the proteins are marinated for long periods of time in citrus juice and an assortment of spices. He said customers often sample the entire menu over time, enjoying each item as they go.

— Emmett Gartner

FAJITA GRANDE

5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick 301-698-8989 fajitagrande.com

Social: facebook.com/FajitaG

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Saturday

Price: Lunch entrees, served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday, range from roughly $7 to $11; dinner entrees are $9 to $17, with a la carte options; appetizers are $3 to $14

The chef recommends: Shrimp Fajita. The dish includes freshly prepared jumbo shrimp that are marinated in orange and lemon juice and served on a sizzling pan with rice, cheese, lettuce, pico da gallo, sour cream, refried beans and fresh guacamole, topped with fresh cilantro and served with three flour or whole wheat tortillas.