Tacos

A taco is a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a corn or wheat tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including meat, cheese, beans, potatoes, vegetables, and even fruit. The word "taco" actually comes from the Nahuatl word "tlahco," which means "half" or "in the middle." This is likely in reference to the way the tortilla is folded in half to enclose the filling.

Tacos have been around for centuries, with the first recorded mention of the dish dating back to the 1500s. At that time, tacos were made with a variety of fillings, including fish, game, and vegetables. It wasn't until the early 1900s that tacos began to be made with beef, as that was the most commonly available meat at the time.

Today, tacos are enjoyed all over the world and come in a wide variety of forms. While the traditional beef taco is still popular, there are now tacos made with chicken, pork, fish, and even tofu. And, of course, there are endless variations on the fillings, with new and innovative combinations being created all the time. Whether you like your tacos simple or

Advice

Making tacos can be a fun and simple process. Start with a good base like soft taco shells or crunchy corn shells. Then, prepare your fillings. Make sure to add some vegetables like lettuce, tomatoes, and onions for added nutrition. Next, choose your proteins. Ground beef, shredded chicken, and refried beans are all good options. Then, add some flavor with salsa and guacamole. Lastly, top it off with cheese and sour cream. Enjoy your delicious tacos!

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Recipes

 

Tacos al Pastor

4/5 - 507 votes

• TACOS
• hot sauce
• salt
• onion
• pineapple
• corn tortilla
• pork tenderloin
• vegetable oil
• sugar
• ADOBO (MARINADE)
• orange juice
• salt
• guajillo chile
• clove
• achiote seed
• vegetable oil
• onion
• oregano
• cumin
• chiles de árbol
• lime juice
• cascabel chile
• plum tomato
• garlic

 

No-Waste Tacos de Carnitas With Salsa Verde Recipe

4.7/5 - 49 votes

• queso fresco
• an equal amount by weight
• cinnamon
• orange
• cilantro
• vegetable oil
• bay leaf
• jalapeño
• onion
• corn tortilla
• pork shoulder
• lime
• garlic
• tomatillo

 

Tacos de Picadillo

4/5 - 345 votes

• salt
• rice
• salsa ranchera
• iceberg lettuce
• ground beef
• canola
• plum tomato
• corn tortilla
• black peppercorn
• onion
• cumin seed
• garlic

 

Homemade Tacos Al Pastor Recipe

4.7/5 - 23 votes

• To Finish and Serve
• salsa verde
• onion
• pineapple
• cilantro
• lime
• corn tortilla
• Pork
• achiote powder
• cumin seed
• mexican oregano
• chipotle
• chicken stock
• white vinegar
• blade end loin
• sugar
• vegetable oil
• ancho chile
• guajillo chile
• salt
• garlic
• bacon

 

Charred Tacos Al Pastor

4.9/5 - 21 votes

• corn tortilla
• nonstick spray
• achiote paste
• ancho chile
• brown sugar
• canola oil
• cumin
• garlic
• pineapple
• pork shoulder
• adobo sauce
• salt
• onion

 

Tacos al Pastor

4.7/5 - 18 votes

• lime
• white vinegar
• onion
• pineapple
• guajillo chile
• mint
• sugar
• corn tortilla
• chiles de árbol
• red habanero chile
• salt
• pork shoulder
• lime juice
• achiote paste
• garlic

 

Fish Tacos al Pastor

5/5 - 7 votes

• lime
• vegetable oil
• salt
• habanero chile
• guajillo chile
• orange juice
• onion
• lime juice
• achiote paste
• corn tortilla
• pineapple
• striped bass
• cilantro
• morita chile
• garlic

 

Tacos de Buche (Pork Stomach Tacos) Recipe

4.7/5 - 3 votes

• For serving and garnishing
• corn tortilla
• crema
• onion
• made salsa
• lime squeeze over tacos quarter
• salsa verde
• tomatillo sauce
• For stewing
• mexican oregano
• salt
• onion
• ancho chile
• bay leaf
• jalapeño
• soy sauce
• garlic
• pork stomach
• white vinegar

 

Tacos Al Pastor

5/5 - 1 votes

• FOR SERVING
• cilantro
• lime
• pineapple
• onion
• corn tortilla
• FOR ACHIOTE PASTE
• coriander seed
• cumin seed
• black peppercorn
• salt
• mustard seed
• orange juice
• annatto seed
• olive oil
• apple cider vinegar
• oregano
• garlic
• allspice berry
• PORK
• olive oil
• cinnamon
• black pepper
• pineapple juice
• achiote paste
• pork shoulder
• apple cider vinegar
• brown sugar
• salt
• garlic
• chiles de arbol
• guaillo chili

 

Tacos al Pastor

3/5 - 2 votes

• pineapple
• salt
• annatto seed
• ancho chile
• spanish onion
• clove
• brown sugar
• lime juice
• oregano
• corn tortilla
• coca cola
• cumin seed
• garlic powder
• orange juice
• vegetable oil
• chipotle
• pork shoulder
• apple cider vinegar
• guajillo chile

 

Tacos de Canasta

No Rating - 0 votes

• jalapeño
• vegetable oil
• salt
• avocado
• garlic
• cilantro
• onion
• vegetable oil
• potato
• achiote paste
• tomatillo
• black bean
• corn tortilla
• garlic

 

Tacos de Canasta (Basket Tacos for a Party or Potluck) Recipe

No Rating - 0 votes

• filling
• salt
• salsa verde
• canola
• onion
• garlic
• corn tortilla
• guajillo chile

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