Facts about Tacos

Facts About Tacos

Please take a moment and count all your blessings, big and small, that you should be thankful for today!

We are on the letter Tt of the gratitude alphabet. 

T is for Taco!  

What are you thankful for that begins with the letter T?

Who doesn’t love tacos? They're fun to eat and super tasty, and you can put what you like on them! 

Did you know that the tortilla has existed since ancient Mayans? According to an ancient Mayan legend, around 10,000 B.C., a Mayan peasant made tortillas as a gift for the hungry king and made with corn (maize)! It is believed that the word "taco" came from the Mexican Silver Mines in Mexico in the 18th century. In those times, the word "taco" meant "folded." The miners would fold a piece of paper or wrap the piece of paper around gunpowder to make an explosive. No one knows for sure who invented the taco! The tacos we eat today originated from Mexico.

 

What is your favorite type of taco?

Facts about tacos:

1. Taco Bell was originally named Taco Tia and was opened by Glen Bell in 1954 in San Bernardino, California. In 1962, Bell founded the first Taco Bell in California. The chain became well-known for popularizing Mexican tacos in America. Glen Bell's goal in opening Taco Tia was to make Mexican food accessible to Americans without them having to travel to Mexico. Interestingly, before Taco Bell and even before Taco Tia, Mexican food was introduced to Americans in Los Angeles by a group of women called the Chili Queens, who sold tacos and other Mexican dishes from food carts.

2. There are several different types of Mexican Tacos: Al Pastor, Barbacoa, Brirria, Carnitas, lengua, and migas. We would love to learn a delicious taco recipe from you.

3. October 4th is recognized as National Taco Day, dedicated to celebrating one of the most beloved Mexican dishes worldwide. Interestingly, the Day of the Taco is celebrated in Mexico on March 31st. Additionally, Taco Tuesday is a popular tradition for enthusiasts to indulge in their favorite tacos every week. Whether you prefer classic street tacos or gourmet varieties, don't miss the opportunity to join the celebration and savor some delicious tacos!

4. In the previous year, taco consumption in the United States reached an astonishing figure of over 4.5 billion, showcasing the enduring popularity of this delicious and versatile food choice among Americans.

 

Do you have any fascinating or little-known facts about tacos that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear them! Drop them in the comments.

 

Get your T is for Taco printable coloring worksheet here: 

 

Books about tacos:

1. Pizza and Taco: Who's the Best? by Stephen Shaskan

2. Taco Tuesday Finger Puppet Board Book by Brick Puffington

3. Taco Tuesday: More Than 100 Recipes by Publications International Ltd.

4. Make Your Own Taco Sticker Activity Book by Ellen Kraft

Parents/caretakers ensure books are child-friendly before reading to your child/children.

 

 

 

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