October 4 is National Taco Day in the United States, but you can enjoy this traditional Mexican food any day of the year. There is a wide variety of tacos with different accompaniments and sauces that are worth trying.
Among the most popular tacos in Mexico are tacos al pastor, tacos de canasta, tacos de carnitas, tacos de suadero, pibil, barbecue and beef head tacos. Although in reality you can prepare tacos with any ingredient. They are traditionally made with a soft corn tortilla as a base that wraps a variety of foods when folded or rolled up.
Tacos have been around for more than 500 years. Tacos were part of the diet of pre-Hispanic cultures, tortillas were filled with fish, snails, escamoles (ant eggs), nopales, among other stews.
1. Tacos al pastor
The tacos al pastor are the most popular tacos in taquerias in Mexico. These tacos are characterized by their soft corn tortilla containing pork seasoned with a sauce of spices and dried chiles served with grilled pineapple slices, cilantro, onion and salsa, a side dish also called “garden” onion.
two. Beef head tacos
The head tacos can be beef trunk, cheek, tongue, nerve, palate, brains and eyes. The meat is steamed and served with chopped cilantro and onion, lemon juice and martajada green sauce. The tortilla is heated by steam, which is why they are also called sweaty tacos.
3. Chapulines Tacos
Insects have been part of the Mexican culinary culture since ancient times, they add flavor and are very nutritious. Oaxaca is one of the states where insects are consumed the most; chapulines tacos are a typical food.
4. Basket Tacos
Tacos de canasta are stew tacos, soft and slightly moist. Among the common fillings are: potato with chorizo, longaniza, adobo, pork rinds and refried beans.
These tacos owe their name to the fact that they are transported in a basket by the vendors. To keep them warm, they cover them with paper, plastic, and cloth. Basket tacos are part of the popular Mexican street food.
5. Governor Tacos
Governor tacos have shrimp. the origin of these tacos comes from the north of the country, specifically from the province of Sinaloa.
6. Tacos de lengua
The process to prepare the tacos de lengua is very simple. The meat is really soft and tender, it can be cooked in a normal pot, slow cooker or in a pressure cooker.
7. Suadero Tacos
The sweater is beef, the cut comes from the animal’s belly, between the ribs and the skin. The meat is cooked in its own fat, plus a little broth or water; later it is usually lightly browned before stuffing the tacos that are accompanied with onion, chopped cilantro and chile de arbol sauce.
8. Tacos de picadillo
The Mexican-style picadillo is made with ground meat, vegetables, spices and a touch of spice. Picadillo tacos are a tasty and easy recipe to prepare.
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9. Nopal Tacos
Nopal tacos are delicious and nutritious. In addition to the nopales, ingredients such as red onion, tomato, avocado and cheese are included.
10. Carne Asada Tacos
Carne asada is a meat marinated in citrus juices and spices, that is the secret of the extraordinary flavor of one of the most popular fillings for Mexican tacos.
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