The Fascinating History of Tacos

The taco's history dates back to the 18th century in Mexico, emerging as a miner's dish. 'Taco' referred to paper wraps used with gunpowder in silver mines.

Indigenous people in Mexico ate tacos filled with small fish before the Spanish conquistadors arrived. These were the first known 'tacos'.

Tacos were introduced to the United States through the Mexican migrants who came to work in mines and railroads in the early 20th century.

Founded in 1962, Taco Bell popularized Mexican food in the U.S. However, its version of tacos strayed from the traditional Mexican recipe.

Traditional tacos come in diverse forms such as Tacos al Pastor, Tacos de Asador, and Tacos de Cazo, each with unique fillings and regional twists.

The first taco truck was operated by two housewives in New York in 1966. It sparked a food truck revolution, making tacos widely available.

Authentic Mexican tacos can be healthy, incorporating lean meats, fiber-rich beans, and fresh vegetables, contrary to their fast-food counterparts.

In 2015, NASA astronauts made tacos on the International Space Station using fresh space-grown lettuce.