Taco

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Taco

Taco (/ˈtɑːkoʊ/, Spanish: [ˈtako]) is a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a small hand-sized corn or wheat tortilla topped with a filling. The tortilla is then folded around the filling and eaten by hand.

Etymology

The word "taco" originates from the Nahuatl word "tlahco", meaning "half" or "in the middle", referring to the way it is formed.

Related Terms

  • Tortilla: A thin, flat pancake of cornmeal or flour, eaten hot or cold, typically with a savoury filling.
  • Filling: The quantity of material that fills a container or space.
  • Mexican Cuisine: Mexican cuisine is a complex and ancient cuisine, with techniques and skills developed over thousands of years of history. It is a mixture of indigenous and Spanish influences.
  • Nahuatl: Uto-Aztecan language spoken by about 1.5 million Nahua people in central Mexico.

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