Rooted in tradición mexicana and infused with Texas food culture; tacos are some of Texans’ all-time favorite foods. In The Tacos of Texas; the taco journalists Mando Rayo and Jarod Neece take us on a muy sabroso taco tour around the state as they discover the traditions; recipes; stories; and personalities behind puffy tacos in San Antonio; trompo tacos in Dallas; breakfast tacos in Austin; carnitas tacos in El Paso; fish tacos in Corpus Christi; barbacoa in the Rio Grande Valley; and much more.Starting with the basics—tortillas; fillings; and salsas—and how to make; order; and eat tacos; the authors highlight ten taco cities/regions of Texas. For each place; they describe what makes the tacos distinctive; name their top five places to eat; and listen to the locals tell their taco stories. They hear from restaurant owners; taqueros; abuelitas; chefs; and patrons—both well-known and everyday folks—who talk about their local taco history and culture while sharing authentic recipes and recommendations for the best taco purveyors.Whether you can’t imagine a day without tacos or you’re just learning your way around the trailers; trucks; and taqueros that make tacos happen; The Tacos of Texas is the indispensable guidebook; cookbook; and testimonio.
#1831263 in Books 2016-08-25Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.88 x .82 x 8.44l; .0 #File Name: 1475828985338 pages
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