TACO 101
Despite the "Taco" part in its name, the Company with the Bell last name has little ado with what "real McCoy" is. This is likely why it has not thrived beyond the southern border. I gather the following information in an attempt to develop the taco mysteries to uninitiated foreigners; luckily, it will give you a glimpse of the infinite array of color, textures, tastes and even cooking methods that make tacos the most popular meal across the country.Definition
First is first and Taco 101 starts with what a taco is and what is not. In accordance with the "on-line Oxford dictionary", a taco is "A Mexican dish consisting of a folded or rolled tortilla filled with various mixtures, such as seasoned mince, chicken, or beans". Notice it says and not "a rigid-u-shaped-ready-to-fill fried corn form". A taco starts with a soft, freshly made tortilla; then throw something in to fill it, roll it or fold it and chomp it away. If a rolled taco is deep-fried, it becomes a "flauta" (flute). When folded taco is slightly fried, it is a "quesadilla". Now if the tortilla is first fried flat to put something atop it is a "Tostada"."Taco structure":
"A taco starts with a soft, freshly made tortilla" (click to tweet)
Hardcore.
So far we know now what a taco is, despite its filling; however, the most popular tacos are famous because of its filling. Let’s now review the most notorious fillings. Carnes al carbon (charcoal grilled meat)Nice beef or pork cuts cooked on the grill make these tacos great. They belong to northern states; however, you can find these at nice establishments in central Mexico. "La arrachera" (beef skirt) is the star of this group.