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taco

Also known as Tacos, tacos carne asada, tacos de chorizo, chicken tacos, ground beef tacos, tacos al pastor, fish tacos, shrimp tacos

A taco (, , ) is a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a small hand-sized corn- or wheat-based tortilla topped with a filling. The tortilla is then folded around the filling and eaten by hand. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, pork, chicken, seafood, beans, vegetables, and cheese, and garnished with various condiments, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream, and vegetables, such as lettuce, coriander, onion, tomatoes, and chiles. Tacos are a common form of antojitos, or Mexican street food, which have spread around the world.

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A taco is a traditional Mexican dish made from a small hand-sized tortilla filled with ingredients like meat, beans, or vegetables, then folded and eaten by hand. Tacos are a popular form of Mexican street food that have become widespread around the world and can be customized with many different fillings and toppings.

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Food.caption: Three varieties of taco (clockwise from left): carnitas, carne asada, and al pastor. As is traditional, they are garnished simply with cilantro (fresh coriander) and chopped onion, and served with lime on the side for seasoning according to the diner's taste.
Food.place_of_origin: Mexico
Food.type: Finger food
Food.name: Taco
Food.image: File:001 Tacos de carnitas, carne asada y al pastor.jpg

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Unicode character: 🌮
Commons category: Tacos
native label: Taco

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Etymology
History
Traditional variations
Non-traditional variations
Hard-shell tacos
Soft-shell tacos
Breakfast taco
Indian taco
Puffy tacos, taco kits, and tacodillas
See also
References
Bibliography
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Tacos can be contrasted with similar foods such as burritos, which are often much larger and rolled rather than folded; taquitos, which are rolled and fried; or chalupas/tostadas, in which the tortilla is fried before filling.