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WELCOME TO PAGE 44 - THE PAGE OF THE TACO !!!!
WELCOME TO PAGE 44 - THE PAGE OF THE TACO !!!!
Origins of tacos in Mexico
The earliest direct evidence of tacos appears in 18th century Mexican dictionaries referring to various seasoned meat wrapped in tortillas. They were likely invented even earlier, though. One theory suggests 16th century Spanish conquistadors placed food atop their shields which inspired Native Mexicans to put ingredients inside their flatbread.
Tacos slowly evolved as popular peasant food sold by street vendors in big cities across Mexico. They used simple corn or wheat tortillas grilled meats, vegetables, cheeses and salsas for a convenient, portable meal. Tacos eventually became a culinary icon across Mexico. Affordable pricing made tacos accessible for every economic class.
Global Spread
Mexican immigrants brought taco culture and flavors abroad to cities worldwide for over a century. Places like Los Angeles, New York, and Texas got early exposure. Outside the Americas, Mexico City-style tacos gained popularity in Japan by the mid 1900s. More global transmission happened later as Mexican restaurants appeared worldwide.
Today in major metropolises from London to Shanghai, people enjoy authentic Mexican tacos. Local adaptations also arose, like fusion Korean tacos in California. Taco trucks, chains and festivals celebrate tacos as globalized Mexican comfort food. Yet traditional taquerias retain regional Mexican prep styles, showcasing various filling and cooking methods.
Tacos al Pastor: Iconic Mexican tacos contain thin slices of pork marinated in a dried chile/spice blend, then spit-roasted vertically to let juices drip. Adding sweet pineapple, onion and cilantro completes the sensory explosion. This cooking style comes from Lebanese shawarma brought by immigrants.
Tacos de Canasta: Translating to “basket tacos,” these stealth steamed tacos get their name from bike messengers transporting them in baskets to workers around Mexico City. Corn tortillas get lightly fried then loaded with potatoes, chorizo, beans, cheese and salsa before basket storage which makes them super hot and moist.
Breakfast Tacos: These Tex-Mex specialties hold eggs, cheese, potatoes and bacon or Mexican-style chorizo sausage inside double corn tortillas. They’re a must-try comfort food in Texas and the southwest US, with eateries devoted just to morning tacos.
Fish Tacos: Pacific coastal Baja California brought Mexican seafood culture to tacos. Battered or grilled white fish fillets like halibut or mahi mahi get topped with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo and spicy crema or aioli sauce in handheld corn tortillas. Ensenada started this trend which spread up to San Diego and worldwide.
Korean-Style Tacos: LA’s Korean taco truck trend fused Mexican flavors with Korean bibimbap ingredients. Short rib bulgogi, spicy pork, chicken get matched with kimchi slaw, gochujang sauce, sesame oil, scallions inside double decked corn tortillas.
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Chinese Tacos: Chinese-Latin fusion spots across California, NYC and elsewhere serve tacos stuffed with General Tso’s chicken, sweet & sour pork, orange chicken atop rice, lettuce inside tortillas or bao buns.
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Shrimp Tempura Tacos: Japanese meets Mexican in these crispy shrimp filled tacos doused in spicy aioli. The “Baja”-style is common.
Tacos de Lengua: Slow braised beef tongue in tomato/onion broth offers tender, meaty flavor in tacos. Very traditional.
Carnitas: Twice-cooked, melt-in-your-mouth tender pulled pork, preferred from Boston butt or shoulder.
chapulines oaxaquenos: Oaxacan grasshoppers offer extra protein and crunch when sautéed or roasted then chopped into tacos.
Suadero Tacos: Gelatinous beef cut from between rib section. Braising tenderizes it into taco heaven!
Taco Emoji 👇
In 2015, a petition with over 30,000 signatures successfully led to Apple adding a crunchy taco emoji to their keyboard after much demand. Google and Microsoft added their own taco emoji too. People welcomed this addition since tacos lack broader social representation relative to their popularity.
Taco Tuesday Tradition
This weekly celebration originated decades ago when local bars and restaurants ran Tuesday taco and drink specials to attract customers on typically slow weekday nights. The alliterative name and affordable prices caught on. Soon more restaurants adopted the theme, as did households looking forward to a regular taco night. Taco Tuesday remains widely observed today as a ritual dinnertime custom across America in particular.
Taco Eating Contests
From amateur contests at local bars all the way to the world-famous taco festival on Cinco de Mayo, taco eating challenges happen everywhere these days. While different rules apply, top competitors consistently put away over 4 dozen tacos within 10 minutes. The all-time records approach 5 dozen, averaging over one taco devoured per minute in competitive eating prowess!
Although I have been known to fold my pizza slices into taco shapes before eating them, I 'm not sure about this pizza taco.
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