Tejano music blends Mexican and American influences to create a unique sound that is popular in Texas and other parts of the southwestern United States.

Tex-Mex - album - was created in 1979.

No it is not tex mex food. Tex Mex food is basically Mexican food that has been altered to be more American. For example using cheddar cheese instead of real Mexican cheese in a recipe. Tex Mex food is also food that has a Mexican feel but is really invented in the US like nachos.

Cajeta originated in Mexico so it does not have American roots and is therefore not Tex Mex.

tamale or churro

Tex-Mex!