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The first history of tacos developed in the United States, now revised and expanded, this book is the definitive survey that American taco lovers must have for their own taco explorations.
List of contents
- Introduction. Your Taco Country Guide
- Chapter 1. Breakfast Tacos: From dawn until whenever
- Chapter 2. Golden and Crunchy: Crispy tacos, taquitos and flautas, fry bread tacos, tacos dorados, and San Antonio–style puffy tacos
- Chapter 3. Barbacoa and Barbecue Tacos: Out from the pit
- Chapter 4. K-Mex: Korean tacos go on a roll
- Chapter 5. Sur-Mex: Tortillas with a drawl
- Chapter 6. Jewish and Kosher Tacos, or Deli-Mex: Glatt, good eating, and pastrami tacos
- Chapter 7. Alta California Tacos: Chicano locavore
- Chapter 8. El Taco Moderno: Contemporary, “chef-driven,” and nuevo immigrant tacos
- Chapter 9. Pandemic Tacos: From COVID, Birria, and Beyond
- Appendix. A Brief History of the Taco Holder
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- Further Reading
- Index
About the author
José R. Ralat
Summary
The first history of tacos developed in the United States, now revised and expanded, this book is the definitive survey that American taco lovers must have for their own taco explorations.
