{"id":14225,"date":"2020-07-09T15:29:20","date_gmt":"2020-07-09T14:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/?p=14225"},"modified":"2021-02-22T15:29:17","modified_gmt":"2021-02-22T15:29:17","slug":"mexican-tacos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/mexican-tacos","title":{"rendered":"A Beginner&#8217;s Guide To Mexican Tacos"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>From the taco <i>al pastor<\/i> in the nation&#8217;s capital, to the northern coasts of Baja California, all the way down to the zesty, spicy <i>pibil<\/i> marinades in Yucat\u00e1n, we&#8217;ll show you how to make your own Mexican taco experience \u2013 from tortilla to salsa \u2013 all from the comfort of your kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>So, let&#8217;s taco &#8217;bout tacos!<\/p>\n<h2>First, what&#8217;s a taco?<\/h2>\n<p>Across Mexico, tacos are found in soft warm tortillas made from either corn or wheat. They&#8217;re filled with rich marinated meat and topped with a sprinkle of zingy or spicy salsa, diced onions and fresh coriander. Tacos are finger food in Mexico, making them the ideal street meal to eat standing up \u2013 and just about anywhere.<\/p>\n<h2>How many kinds of tacos are there?<\/h2>\n<p>We found thousands of tacos from every region of Mexico. Across the country, you&#8217;ll find taco vendors outside schools, offices, construction sites and street corners tempting you with taco flavours ranging from melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork to crunchy deep-fried crickets!<\/p>\n<p>The taco scene in Mexico is vast, so we&#8217;ve adapted four famous tacos from across the nation, with bold punchy flavours and exciting new textures, so you can try them yourself at home.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/recipes\/pork-al-pastor-tacos-with-pineapple-salsa\">Pork &#8216;Al Pastor&#8217; Tacos with Spicy Pineapple Salsa<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14229 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2582_Pork-Al-Pastor-Tacos-With-Pineapple-Salsa-1280_SQUARE_AW-1593523105252.jpg\" alt=\"Pork 'Al Pastor' taco with pineapple salsa\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2582_Pork-Al-Pastor-Tacos-With-Pineapple-Salsa-1280_SQUARE_AW-1593523105252.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2582_Pork-Al-Pastor-Tacos-With-Pineapple-Salsa-1280_SQUARE_AW-1593523105252-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2582_Pork-Al-Pastor-Tacos-With-Pineapple-Salsa-1280_SQUARE_AW-1593523105252-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2582_Pork-Al-Pastor-Tacos-With-Pineapple-Salsa-1280_SQUARE_AW-1593523105252-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2582_Pork-Al-Pastor-Tacos-With-Pineapple-Salsa-1280_SQUARE_AW-1593523105252-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2582_Pork-Al-Pastor-Tacos-With-Pineapple-Salsa-1280_SQUARE_AW-1593523105252-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2582_Pork-Al-Pastor-Tacos-With-Pineapple-Salsa-1280_SQUARE_AW-1593523105252-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/>One of Mexico&#8217;s most famous tacos is the <i>al pastor. <\/i>First developed in the 1920s by Lebanese immigrants, this taco is a true symbol of Mexico as a cultural melting pot for cuisine. The pork is marinated then slow-roasted on a shawarma-style spit (a bit like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/recipes\/lamb-doner-chilli-sauce-chips\">d\u00f6ner kebab<\/a>), before being sliced thinly and layered into a tortilla. To cut through all that rich meat, you&#8217;ll top it with flecks of spicy pineapple salsa for a sweet, tangy kick.<\/p>\n<p>Check out this recipe to recreate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/recipes\/pork-al-pastor-tacos-with-pineapple-salsa\">Pork &#8216;Al Pastor&#8217; Tacos with Spicy Pineapple Salsa <\/a>at home (no shawarma-style spit or open flame required!).<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/recipes\/pulled-jackfruit-pibil-tacos\">Pulled Jackfruit Pibil Tacos\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14215 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2612_Jackfruit-Pibil-Tacos-1266_SQUARE_AW.jpg\" alt=\"Jackfruit pibil taco\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2612_Jackfruit-Pibil-Tacos-1266_SQUARE_AW.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2612_Jackfruit-Pibil-Tacos-1266_SQUARE_AW-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2612_Jackfruit-Pibil-Tacos-1266_SQUARE_AW-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2612_Jackfruit-Pibil-Tacos-1266_SQUARE_AW-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2612_Jackfruit-Pibil-Tacos-1266_SQUARE_AW-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2612_Jackfruit-Pibil-Tacos-1266_SQUARE_AW-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2612_Jackfruit-Pibil-Tacos-1266_SQUARE_AW-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/>In Yucat\u00e1n in the South of Mexico, the pibil taco reigns as the region&#8217;s favourite. To build the complex, zesty flavours of pibil, you start by marinating pork in oregano and zingy citrus juices like oranges, lemons and limes. To balance out the rich marinade, top your taco with pickled vegetables, crispy onions and coriander and dive in!<\/p>\n<p>We recreated all the tender, spicy-sweet flavour of a pibil taco, with none of the meat, in this vegan jackfruit version.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/recipes\/pulled-jackfruit-pibil-tacos\">Get the recipe for Pulled Jackfruit Pibil Tacos<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Did you know jackfruit is the largest fruit that grows on a tree? For more interesting facts and recipes featuring jackfruit, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/jackfruit\">check out our post on this versatile fruit.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/recipes\/baja-fish-tacos-with-mango-salsa\">Baja Fish Tacos with Chipotle Crema<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14228 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2583_Baja-Fish-Tacos-With-Mango-Salsa-1462_SQUARE_AW-1593175996428.jpg\" alt=\"Baja fish taco with mango salsa\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2583_Baja-Fish-Tacos-With-Mango-Salsa-1462_SQUARE_AW-1593175996428.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2583_Baja-Fish-Tacos-With-Mango-Salsa-1462_SQUARE_AW-1593175996428-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2583_Baja-Fish-Tacos-With-Mango-Salsa-1462_SQUARE_AW-1593175996428-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2583_Baja-Fish-Tacos-With-Mango-Salsa-1462_SQUARE_AW-1593175996428-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2583_Baja-Fish-Tacos-With-Mango-Salsa-1462_SQUARE_AW-1593175996428-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2583_Baja-Fish-Tacos-With-Mango-Salsa-1462_SQUARE_AW-1593175996428-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2583_Baja-Fish-Tacos-With-Mango-Salsa-1462_SQUARE_AW-1593175996428-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/>Baja California is located directly south of the US California (but not actually part of the US!), and is the birthplace of the original fish taco. One bite of tender fried fish fillet, with a fruity mango salsa and creamy chipotle crema and you&#8217;ll know exactly why these tacos have taken the street food world by storm. Try them yourself for the perfect taco to enjoy in the sunshine.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/recipes\/baja-fish-tacos-with-mango-salsa\">Get the recipe for Baja Fish Tacos with Chipotle Crema<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/recipes\/coconut-jumbo-prawn-tacos-with-guacamole\">Coconut jumbo prawn tacos with guacamole<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14226\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2609_Coconut-Jumbo-Prawn-Tacos-With-Guacamole-1452_SQUARE_AW-1593522163775.jpg\" alt=\"Coconut jumbo prawn tacos with guacamole\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2609_Coconut-Jumbo-Prawn-Tacos-With-Guacamole-1452_SQUARE_AW-1593522163775.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2609_Coconut-Jumbo-Prawn-Tacos-With-Guacamole-1452_SQUARE_AW-1593522163775-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2609_Coconut-Jumbo-Prawn-Tacos-With-Guacamole-1452_SQUARE_AW-1593522163775-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2609_Coconut-Jumbo-Prawn-Tacos-With-Guacamole-1452_SQUARE_AW-1593522163775-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2609_Coconut-Jumbo-Prawn-Tacos-With-Guacamole-1452_SQUARE_AW-1593522163775-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2609_Coconut-Jumbo-Prawn-Tacos-With-Guacamole-1452_SQUARE_AW-1593522163775-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2609_Coconut-Jumbo-Prawn-Tacos-With-Guacamole-1452_SQUARE_AW-1593522163775-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/>The coastal area of Baja, California, isn&#8217;t just known for fish \u2013 their spicy prawn tacos are also famed around the world. To make your own, you&#8217;ll coat jumbo prawns in coconut and panko to give it a super crisp coating. This will add a delicious crunch to your soft, warm tortillas and creamy homemade guacamole. For a kick, finish your taco with zingy pickled chilli, put away the knife and fork and dig in.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/recipes\/coconut-jumbo-prawn-tacos-with-guacamole\">Get the full recipe for Coconut Jumbo Prawn Tacos with Guacamole<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Salivating yet? Then grab your ingredients, get in the kitchen and don&#8217;t forget to tag @goustocooking on Instagram so we can see your tacos!<\/p>\n<p>Which taco do you want to try first? Let us know in the comments![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] From the taco al pastor in the nation&#8217;s capital, to the northern coasts of Baja California, all the way down to the zesty, spicy pibil marinades in Yucat\u00e1n, we&#8217;ll show you how to make your own Mexican taco experience \u2013 from tortilla to salsa \u2013 all from the comfort of your kitchen. 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