Most Delicious Mexican Taco Styles

Discover the Best Tacos in Mexico: A Flavorful Adventure

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Published in 11-26-2024

Photo: Jarritos Mexican Soda, "pastor tacos"
Mexican tacos are a true explosion of flavors and traditions. Each region of Mexico has its own specialties, making the variety of tacos endless.

We present the most popular styles or types of tacos, accompanied by images so that you can delight your sight and palate:

1-Pastor tacos: They are a preparation of marinated pork and roasted on a vertical spit, similar to an Arab shawarma. The meat, marinated with a mixture of spices, achiote and other secret ingredients, is cut into thin slices and served in corn tortillas, accompanied by onion, cilantro, pineapple and salsa.

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Pictured: Basket tacos
2- Basket tacos are a Mexican delicacy that deserves to be explored in depth. Their name comes from the traditional way in which they were sold: in a basket, which allowed them to be kept warm and ready to eat.

What are basket tacos?
They are small tacos filled with various stews, such as potatoes, pork rinds, beans or adobo, wrapped in corn tortillas and bathed in lard or oil. Their preparation involves steaming them or cooking them in a closed container, which gives them a soft and moist texture.

Image: Carnitas tacos
3-Carnitas tacos are a Mexican delicacy that conquers palates around the world. Their intense flavor and juicy texture make them a favorite for many.

What are carnitas tacos?
Carnitas tacos are a traditional Mexican dish made with pork cooked in its own fat until it achieves a shredded and very tasty texture. The name "carnitas" means "little meats" in Spanish and refers to the different parts of the pig that are used for their preparation.

In the picture, grilled beef tacos

4-Roast meat tacos are a classic of Mexican cuisine, and for good reason. Their intense, juicy and slightly smoky flavor makes them a favorite for many.

Roast meat tacos are a simple but delicious dish consisting of grilled beef, cut into strips and served in corn tortillas, accompanied by onion, cilantro and lime. The meat, usually skirt steak or arrachera, is previously marinated in a mixture of lime juice, spices and other ingredients to give it a more intense flavor.

In the image: Suadero tacos

5- Suadero tacos are a type of taco prepared with a cut of beef called suadero. This cut is found between the ribs and the skin of the cow, and has a layer of fat that gives it a very particular flavor. The meat is cooked over low heat until it is soft and falls apart into strands, and then served on corn tortillas, accompanied by onion, cilantro and lemon.

Intense flavor: The fat from the suadero gives it a very rich and juicy flavor.
Smooth texture: The meat is very soft and melts in your mouth.

Other styles that are also very popular and tasty
a)- Barbecue tacos
b)- Fish tacos, popular in Baja California
c)- Steamed beef head tacos
d)- The famous burritos (with flour tortilla, typical of northern Mexico)
e)- Arab tacos (originally from Puebla Mexico)
f)- The "governor" taco created in Sinaloa Mexico
g)- The cochinita pibil taco in the Yucatan Peninsula Mexico.

The diversity of Mexican tacos is one of the most fascinating features of our gastronomy. Although the corn tortilla and the basic essence of the taco (tortilla + filling) are common throughout the country, regional variations are immense and each region has its own specialties and traditions.

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