By Mexico, in addition to tequila, mariachis and hot peppers, also offers us its brand new Mexican tacos, the most delicious you will taste. The taco is one of the most representative dishes of the country.
There are endless recipes for its preparation, a variety of flavors and textures accompany it. But every dish has a story because when you think about or try Mexican tacos, you will be tasting the roots of Mexico.
Emergence of tacos:
The term ´´Taco´´ comes from the Nahuatl word ´tlahco´ which means ´´half or in the middle´´, alluding to its appearance.
The real origin of tacos is not completely known, but it is thought that they arose in pre-Hispanic Mexico. According to research, there are two references to that period: the first data is from the era of Moctezuma, who instead of spoons used tortillas shaped on hot stones, giving it a figure similar to today's taco; the second theory was the implementation of these tortillas to wrap the food that was going to be sent to the field employees.
The table of nixtamal The oldest dates back to 1500 BC, found in Soconusco, Chiapas.
At the time of the Spanish conquest, the first taquiza was recorded, made by Hernán Cortés in Coyoacán for his captains. Bernal Díaz del Castillo alleged in his chronicle: ´´True history of the conquest of New Spain´´, that pork was served with tortillas.
As it is distinguished, the history of the taco awaits different versions, but its flavor is unique wherever it is made. It is always interesting and unavoidable to visit a taqueria when you are passing through Mexico and be dazzled by the texture and variety of Mexican tacos.
Some types of Tacos:
Choosing what type of taco to eat is usually a difficult decision, since they are all deliciously tasty and their filling delights the palate, their interior can be filled with shredded meat, longaniza, suckling pig, roast beef, barbecue or seafood, it all depends on the taste of whoever is going to consume it, because there is something for everyone, allowing you to choose between them the one you prefer or propose to try each one, but you will have to extend your stay in the place because there are many places where you can eat them.
According to the preparation are the names of the tacos, then we mention some:
Golden tacos:
It is a taco native to Sinaloa, made with a freshly made tortilla, filled with shrimp, chicken, beans or potatoes. The tortilla is folded in half or made into a roll and then fried in oil.
Soft Tacos:
It is made up of two fried tortillas to which suadero (beef) is added on top and served with cilantro or onion.
Tacos of Basket:
Its name refers to the basket where they are kept to keep them warm, the interior of the taco is filled with different stews, usually potatoes, pork rinds, beans or marinade.
Although they are eaten throughout Mexico, they are native to San Vicente Xiloxochitla, Tlaxcala. Every day they are sold at taco stands located on the streets, or they are also bought from some vendors who wander around on their bicycles. Acquiring it is something easy, since its price is very low, which is why it is considered a very cheap cue.
Placero Taco:
It began to be called that way since 1946, since they were offered in the Plaza de Toros on the days of the bullfights, they were tacos stuffed with pork rinds and meat. It is the traditional hot tortilla taco that can be filled with any type of meat or seafood.
Stew tacos:
In this type of taco, the filling is made from various stews made up of chicharrón in green sauce, rajas in cream, potato with chorizo, mole, tongo, nopales, meatballs, etc. and served with lemon, onion or cilantro.
Drowned Tacos:
Typical of the state of Jalisco, although in Michoacán they make them with their own style. The tortillas are bathed in sauce to the point of drowning, hence the name drowned tacos, their filling is shredded meat in this case and they are served at the moment.
Bent Tacos:
Of rustic origin, a dish that was made from leftovers, ideal for surprise visits from family, friends or acquaintances, it was formerly called jambados. Preparing them is a quick and easy task, the filling can be made from potatoes, meat, beans, etc.
Well, I think you haven't had enough of tacos, so to speak, the number of options for its filling, the different names and its origin, in addition to its rich history that rewards Mexican culture, is remarkable.
Enjoy them with a beer, a juice or any other refreshing drink. Eating them will always be a pleasure.
Tacos from Mexico:
When you walk through the neighborhoods and streets of Mexico, it is normal and traditional to find Taquerías, which seduce the appetite due to the smell that their tacos give off. Fascinating places to stop the passage of visitors and enliven in them the desire to try one, here we leave you some Mexican Tacos, go ahead and visit them.
It is possible that after reading so much about the delicious Mexican tacos, a certain curiosity arouses in you, as well as a craving and that is to say ´´Tacos´´, that is to say Mexico, a country so full of culture and tacos.
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