TACOS
This humble street food has gone beyond borders and found a special place in menus all over the world. Explore the captivating history, diverse variations, and cultural importance of tacos.
Tacos are a staple of Mexican cuisine, loved by many around the globe. Tacos trace their origin back to pre-Columbian times, when indigenous people in the Valley of Mexico, present-day Mexico City, would use corn tortillas as a sort of edible spoon to scoop up food.
- One theory holds that the word "taco" dates back to the 18th century in the silver mines of Mexico where it referred to small explosives workers used to extract the ore
- The world's largest taco was created in Queretaro, Mexico in 2011. It had a length of 246 feet and was filled with carnitas
- In the U.S., National Taco Day is celebrated on October 4th, with Americans consuming over 4.5 billion tacos each year!
The evolution of tacos over centuries has led to a multitude of variations, influenced by different regions and cultures.
The most traditional tacos are soft shelled and filled with meats, cheese, beans, or seafood, and garnished with various salsas, cilantro, onions, or guacamole. Each region of Mexico boasts its unique taco style; for example, tacos al pastor of Central Mexico, or fish tacos of Baja California
Today, tacos have transcended geographic borders, becoming a global phenomenon with adaptations to local tastes in different countries.
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