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In "Touch of Evil," characters from both sides of the border find themselves in the middle of a scandal that involves murder, kidnapping, a bombing and police corruption. For our meal, we're looking to Tex-Mex cuisine for cross-border flavors that aren't so dangerous, but are sure to please.

Thinking about Tex-Mex food, we immediately remembered an episode of Anthony Bourdain's "No Reservations," where he takes a culinary trip along the Mexican-U.S. border, sampling everything from tacos to chicken-fried steak. And lots of cheese. But for a warm August night, we've lightened it up just a bit:

• Easy crowd pleasers: 7 Layer Bean Dip from Simply Recipes and Guacamole
• Shredded Beef Salad with Chipotle Dressing from Saveur
• For something farmer's-market fresh: Veggie Tacos from Bon Appétit
• To drink, Margaritas, of course. For something a little different, try making them with beer.

Whatever you're eating, be sure to have it ready by the time the movie starts. You don't want to miss the three-and-a-half-minute opening tracking shot – It's considered one of the greatest in film history.

• No Reservations: Mexico
• Saveur: Border Food
• Chicago Outdoor Film Festival

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(Images: Chicago Outdoor Film Festival and Björn Söderqvist, licensed under Creative Commons)