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American Tacos : A History and Guide /

Tacos may have been created south of the border, but Americans have made this Mexican food their own, with each style reflective of a time and a place. American Tacos explores them all, taking us on a detailed and delicious journey through the evolution of this dish. In search of every taco variety...

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Autor principal: Ralat, José R. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Austin : University of Texas Press, [2021]
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  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Introduction. Your Taco Country Guide
  • Chapter 1. Breakfast Tacos From dawn until whenever
  • Chapter 2. Golden and Crunchy. Crispy tacos, taquitos and flautas, fry bread tacos, tacos dorados, and San Antonio-style puffy tacos
  • Chapter 3. Barbacoa and Barbecue Tacos. Out from the pit
  • Chapter 4. K-Mex. Korean tacos go on a roll
  • Chapter 5. Sur-Mex. Tortillas with a drawl
  • Chapter 6. Jewish and Kosher Tacos, or Deli-Mex. Glatt, good eating, and pastrami tacos
  • Chapter 7. Alta California Tacos. Chicano locavore
  • Chapter 8. El Taco Moderno Contemporary, "chef-driven," and nuevo immigrant tacos
  • Appendix 1. Signs of a Truly Outstanding Taco Joint
  • Appendix 2. A Brief History of the Taco Holder
  • Appendix 3. Taco Parties
  • Acknowledgments
  • Notes
  • Further Reading
  • Index