Like dumplings, almost all cultures have something similar to a taco, and tacos are arguably one of the best foods in the world. But what makes tacos so incredible? Aside from the fact you can make anything from a crockpot taco soup with ranch to a pulled pork taco dripping with sauce, why are they the best?
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Versatile
If you adore fish, spice, and a healthy helping of cilantro – there is a taco for you. A vegetarian or a vegan who loves their tacos packed with vegetables.
Heck, you can even have tacos filled with fruit if you want to.
What makes tacos one of the best foods around is that no matter what your food preference, there is a taco to suit you.
Cultures
The tradition of using flatbread, naan, a roti, or a good ol’ tortilla wrap filled with meats, vegetables, and sauce can be found all over the world. Street Food carts offer up some of the most delicious options you’ll ever eat.
In fact, you’ll find something taco-like everywhere from Japan to Italy. Here are some of the world’s taco-like dishes:
- Southern California Fish Taco
- Mexican Tacos al Pastor
- Italy’s Piada
Of course, the original and perhaps the most packed with flavor is almost any taco you choose in Mexico.
Any time of day
Hungry late in the evening? Taco! Want to have a filling and delicious meat and egg-filled ‘something’ for breakfast? Breakfast tacos! They work for any time of day, and you can put anything in the wrap.
Since tacos are the perfect mode of transport for other delicious flavors, you can use your tortilla to power up the rest of the day.
They’re also easy to wrap and take with you so that you can enjoy something packed with flavor any time, anywhere.
Ease
If you are short on time but want to make something that is filled with flavor, and can quickly fill up hungry tummies, then tacos are your best option.
You can spend as long or as little on making the filling as you have time for, which means making tacos can fit in with your average day—got hours to make the filling? You can slowly grill meat, let it stand for a while – or find a sumptuous recipe online.
Don’t have a lot of time? A pressure cooker & fresh ingredients will see a filling ready for your taco in less than 30 minutes.
Great for leftovers
If you have some salad, veggies, meats, or cheese – of almost any type that you need to use up, then a taco is the perfect thing to use them up! Using leftovers can feel like you need to create a whole new meal out of them – but most of the time, tacos are perfect for using up extra food.
They’re also ideal for being packed with fresh stuff too.
I hope rhia has convinced you why Tacos are on everyone’s favorite foods list. Their versatility helps them find a place in every cuisine. In fact, trying tacos in a new location while traveling makes it onto this list of ten things you need to do in each city: 10 Things To Do When Exploring A New City | Fun and Food Cafe.
If you are a Taco fan like me, feel free to share your favorite recipe links or restaurant recommendations below and spread the love!
