“Street food stalls have been a part of Mexico’s culture since pre-Columbian times. In markets like Tlatelolco, the Mexica were already selling fresh produce and ready-to-eat meals. Observing the diverse crowd in Los Angeles enjoying tacos, quesadillas, and fruit with chili demonstrates how this age-old practice has continued from Mesoamerica to the streets of California. It’s fascinating to hear people effortlessly switch between English and Spanish while discussing taco preparation; if it weren’t for the constant shifts in language, I could easily believe I was in a neighborhood in Mexico City.”
María Meléndez, Writer
The endless inventiveness of Mexican street cuisine is a testament to a people — and yes, that includes bulgogi tacos.
Said to have been invented for the governor of Sinaloa at a Mazatlán restaurant in the 1980s, delicate shrimp and gooey cheese make tacos gobernador an umami delight.
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The history of what might be the world’s most popular snack is also the history of northern Mexico cuisine.
