American Tacos : : A History and Guide / / José R. Ralat.
Tacos may have been created south of the border, but Americans have made this Mexican food their own, with each style reflective of a time and a place. American Tacos explores them all, taking us on a detailed and delicious journey through the evolution of this dish. In search of every taco variety...
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| Superior document: | Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter University of Texas Press Complete eBook-Package 2020 |
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| Place / Publishing House: | Austin : : University of Texas Press, , [2021] ©2020 |
| Year of Publication: | 2021 |
| Language: | English |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (288 p.) |
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Table of Contents:
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Introduction. Your Taco Country Guide
- Chapter 1. Breakfast Tacos From dawn until whenever
- Chapter 2. Golden and Crunchy. Crispy tacos, taquitos and flautas, fry bread tacos, tacos dorados, and San Antonio–style puffy tacos
- Chapter 3. Barbacoa and Barbecue Tacos. Out from the pit
- Chapter 4. K-Mex. Korean tacos go on a roll
- Chapter 5. Sur-Mex. Tortillas with a drawl
- Chapter 6. Jewish and Kosher Tacos, or Deli-Mex. Glatt, good eating, and pastrami tacos
- Chapter 7. Alta California Tacos. Chicano locavore
- Chapter 8. El Taco Moderno Contemporary, “chef-driven,” and nuevo immigrant tacos
- Appendix 1. Signs of a Truly Outstanding Taco Joint
- Appendix 2. A Brief History of the Taco Holder
- Appendix 3. Taco Parties
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- Further Reading
- Index