Taco de Huitlacoche
Corn fungus taco; earthy, truffle-like huitlacoche sautéed with onion and epazote.
Flatbreads
Step into our Flatbread Sandwiches category - your passport to a culinary journey across cultures! Explore the world of sandwiches made with versatile flatbreads, such as the pocket-friendly Pita from the Middle East or the cheesy Quesadilla from Mexico. Learn how these breads, thin but packed with flavors, make for the perfect vessels for an array of fillings. Remember: whether it's enveloping a Gyro or getting toasted with cheese, flatbreads are the unsung heroes of the sandwich universe.
Taco de Huevo
Egg taco; scrambled, fried, or in various preparations.
Taco de Harina
Flour tortilla taco; Northern Mexico prefers flour over corn for many preparations.
Taco de Gusanos de Maguey
Maguey worm taco; larvae from agave plants, fried until crispy.
Taco de Guisado
Stew taco; various Mexican guisados (home-style stews) in taco form—picadillo, ropa vieja, costillas, etc.
Taco de Frijoles
Bean taco; refried beans, simple and satisfying.
Taco de Flor de Calabaza
Squash blossom taco; delicate blossoms sautéed with onion, sometimes with cheese.
Taco de Escamoles
Ant larvae taco; 'Mexican caviar'—creamy, nutty ant eggs sautéed with butter, epazote, and chile.
Taco de Discada
Mixed grilled meats taco; 'discada' is a mix of meats (beef, pork, bacon, chorizo, hot dogs) cooked on a plow disc. Northern specialty.
Taco de Costra
Cheese crust taco; cheese melted on griddle, tortilla placed on top, filled, folded. Crispy cheese exterior.
Taco de Cochinita Pibil
Yucatecan pit-roasted pork taco; achiote-marinated, banana leaf-wrapped, with pickled red onion (xni pec).
Taco de Cochinita Pibil
Pit-roasted pork taco; achiote-marinated, banana leaf-wrapped, slow-roasted. With pickled red onion.
Taco de Chorizo
Mexican chorizo taco; crumbled fresh chorizo, sometimes with potato.
Taco de Chorizo con Papa
Chorizo and potato taco; classic combination.
Taco de Chile Relleno
Stuffed pepper taco; battered, fried stuffed poblano in taco form.
Taco de Chicharrón
Pork crackling taco; crispy fried pork skin, often in salsa.
Taco de Chicharrón en Salsa Verde
Chicharrón braised in tomatillo salsa taco.
Taco de Chicharrón en Salsa Roja
Chicharrón braised in red chile salsa taco.
Taco de Chapulines
Grasshopper taco; toasted grasshoppers seasoned with chile, lime, garlic. Oaxacan specialty, pre-Hispanic tradition.
Taco de Ceviche
Ceviche taco; lime-cured fish or shrimp with tomato, onion, cilantro, chile.