"Elvis Presley was a legend - a larger-than-life character who stole the hearts of people around the world during his reign as the King of Rock and Roll. But at the end of the day, he was just a regular human being, and he loved Mexican food just as much as anybody. While Presley didn't seem partial to Taco Tuesdays or chips and salsa, there was one item he always ordered from Las Casuelas Original, one of his 9 go-to restaurants across the U.S., and that was ranchero beans and an iced tea."
"Las Casuelas Original makes its ranchero beans - or as they're known in Spanish, "Frijoles Rancheros" - by combining pinto beans with onions, tomatoes, cilantro, Guerito chiles, bell peppers, and cheese. In other traditional recipes, the beans can be made with variations of bacon, red peppers, serrano peppers, chorizo, and more. However, all recipes use classic pinto beans. The dish draws inspiration from cowboy and ranching culture, which is why it's such a filling, hearty dish. Although, it's often served as a side with other traditional Mexican dishes rather than Elvis Presley's iced tea."
Elvis Presley regularly ate at Las Casuelas Original and commonly ordered ranchero beans with an iced tea. Las Casuelas Original has used the same recipes since opening in 1958. Ranchero beans, or Frijoles Rancheros, are based on pinto beans combined with onions, tomatoes, cilantro, Guerito chiles, bell peppers, and cheese. Traditional variations include bacon, red peppers, serrano peppers, and chorizo, but pinto beans remain central. The dish originates from cowboy and ranching culture, making it hearty and filling, and it is often served as a side with other traditional Mexican dishes.
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