Tacos are one of the most universally beloved comfort foods for good reason.
First and foremost, it all starts with the foundation of a good taco: the tortilla.
“I never order tacos that are on flour tortillas,” he notes.
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Next come the all-important fillingsnamely, the meats.
For this, chefs suggest that this is the time to get adventurous and try something new.
Be adventurous, but within reason.
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For instance,Oscar Cabezasadvises you stick to the most-ordered menu mainstays to ensure the utmost in quality.
According toTony Avila, co-founder and business developer of Austin’sONETACO, that includes salads.
“Tacos are wonderful and can be anything you want them to be.
Your everyday meal, your healthy diet option, or your favorite cheat meal.
WhenAlex Guzman, chef/owner ofArcher & Goatin Harlem, visits a taco joint, he skips the extraneous fare.
“I love Mexican food and especially tacos.
However, when I visit a taco joint, I usually avoid ordering quesadillas,” explains the chef.
“Is there more to it than that?
Ok, fajitas are like ‘build-your-own tacos,’ but then why not just order the tacos already made?
Clearly, as Manalang succinctly explains, “Just get the tacos.
Oh and leave the mayo-based sauces and flour tortillas out of it while you’re at it.
