Poll: When was the last time you had a taco?

[Callate]

Had a bite of a fish taco a few days ago. (NOT A EUPHEMISM.)

I tend to prefer burritos.

 

[Tanakh]

It depends, how stringent are you on the difference between a taco and a burrito?

When I was a kid, my family used to have tacos (hard shell) weekly, which I hated because they always, ALWAYS would split down the center when I tried to take a bite.

Then, after a few years, my parents noticed I didn't like that (they were really dense), and they gave me soft corn/flour tortilla which I wrap around the taco fillings, which technically makes it a burrito.

I think some clarifications are in order; in Mexico and in the parts of US that i know Burrito is a dish similar to a taco made of wheat flour that totally enclose the filling, the taco in contrast has the characteristic U shape.

Also, while tacos are a native mexican traditional food, hard shell tacos aren't. AFAIK they are a US creation, like california sushi rolls, and while mexican food does have several dishes with deep-fried tortillas (like tostadas or flautas), none remind me of the classic Taco Bell hard shell taco. You might want to google the flautas recipe if you want a crispy taco that doesnt split down the center.

Finally, in contrast to tacos, mexican cuisine is quite baroque in it's dishes, the classical example being mole who takes at least 25 ingredients going from burnt tortillas to bitter chocolate if you plan to do a decent one. Again, AFAIK this is due a lot of it coming from the nuns at convents during the colony having a lot of time to experiment with new ingredients while cloistered in their convents.

 

[SextusMaximus]

Quite a while ago, they're okay.

 

[TheJazzyH]

Thank you for reminding me that I haven't had tacos in months. It was also at Taco Bell, a place I usually avoid. I better order some next time I stop at Baja Fresh.

Rubio's is also great, if the one delicious burrito I've eaten from them is any indicator. They don't exist in my area (they're all in the Southwestern states), so I haven't been able to try their tacos, sadly. I also remember the last time I ate at a locally-owned place, and that was pleasant as well. I better stop ignoring the local places I keep passing by.

Cooking them myself sounds nice too... hope I have time to try later...

 

[Yopaz]

For a different joke, why, I had psychic tacos [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/profiles/view/PsychicTaco115] for breakfast this morning!

Whoa, there. Let's keep it PG-13, shall we?

I'm probably more surprised than I should be at the lack of Mexican food enjoyed by our international forum goers. I'm sure some British people might be shocked to hear that I've never had a curry.

It was probably a few weeks ago.

There's a lack of chains that sell it and thus it's something you have to prepare at home and then you need to make sure to get all the ingredients required for a proper taco.

OT: I'm going against the trend of the Europeans here and say that taco is among my favourite kinds of food. It's not very unhealthy since there's a lot of greens in there and not that much bad fat. I love the combination of spices, sauce, onions, garlic, meat and the crunchy shell.

Sadly it's been a while since I had it, but now that it's been brought up I'll be making it this Saturday. Hopefully I can find the correct spices. Tacos rule! All hail tacos!

 

[Ganath]

Too long is my answer. Because I can't remember when the last time we had a taco was. Because of this thread, I will eat tacos today. This I vow... Once I get back from work that is. Thank you for reminding me.

 

[Astoria]

I literally ate one a minute ago. First time in about a year though.

 

[Arfonious]

I live in Sweden and as far as I know we don't have any taco restaurants

It's however kind of common to make some yourself

 

[Eleuthera]

I voted 'a year ago', but it's actually been several. I don't think I ever had them outside the US, and I didn't get any during my last trip so it's probably 2003, so nearly 10 years ago now.

I did speak to PsyhcicTaco115 at the Expo, so there's that...

 

[Mikkel421427]

... Fuck... You...
You just made me realise how long it's been since I last had a taco... And now I want one...

 

[Playful Pony]

Greetings from Norway... I eat taco very frequently, maybe too much so... I do love Mexican food, it's simple to make and feels great in my mouth! Basically I eat taco when my roomie isn't at home for dinner. He's a chef, and tends to want to do something more "fancy". Saturdays we alternate between taco and pizza, sunday is roomies day to go nuts with something fancy and expensive...

 

[Aaron Sylvester]

I've never eaten a taco...ever

I keep saying "you know, some day I need to find a taco place and try one" but then it slips out of my mind

 

[Tanis]

I'm going to America next year, I'll be sure to drop in at Taco Bell or something while I'm there.

DON'T DO IT!
SAVE YOUR ANUS!
SKIP...Taco Bell.

No, seriously, avoid that place like the plague.

IF you want to try Mexican food, go to a place where most of the staff is related and barely speaks English.

Taco Bell is horrid, just...horrid...Mexican food.

If Taco Bell were a clothing store they'd be stocked with the stuff that a Dollar Store thought was 'too cheap' so it gave it Goodwill but Goodwill thought it was too shitty and tossed it in the trash.

Then, comes a TB employee who takes said clothing out of the trash, and tries to sell it.

 

[Jezzascmezza]

Hell, probably about a month ago.
It's been too long; in fact, I think I now know what's for dinner tonight

 

[whycantibelinus]

I live in the UK, and to my knowledge there are pretty much no restaurant or take-away chains that serves them regularly. I've never had one.

You poor poor person.

Go out, buy a taco shell,ground beef, taco seasoning, and mexican styled cheese (or really any minced cheese) and make yourself one. Believe me, its worth the trouble.

Oh for heavens sake do not listen to Tanner. DO NOT go get a taco shell, ground beef, taco seasoning, and mexican style cheese...ugh. Go find yourself a fucking corn tortilla, right? THEN! go find yourself some flank steak, right? THEN! Go get your ass some fucking cheddar cheese, right? THEN! Grill that flank steak right the fuck up using chili powder and garlic salt to season it, right? THEN! heat that tortilla up until it's warm, soft, and malleable, right? THEN! You cut that fucking flank steak up into small little squares, put that shit in the tortilla, put the cheese on top of the meat so that it melts, consume...delicious. That sir, is a fucking carne asada taco, Baja California style, and it is fucking excellent. THAT is a taco. Taco Bell, Jack in the Box, Burger King, Carl's Jr./Hardees/Green Burrito/Red Burrito do not make tacos, what they make is good but it is most assuredly not a fucking taco.

 

[bigfatcarp93]

Too long. Much, much too long.

As in over a year. Then again, even a day would be too long.

 

[Batou667]

I live in the UK, and to my knowledge there are pretty much no restaurant or take-away chains that serves them regularly. I've never had one.

You poor poor person.

Go out, buy a taco shell,ground beef, taco seasoning, and mexican styled cheese (or really any minced cheese) and make yourself one. Believe me, its worth the trouble.

I too have never had a taco.

It's just a pile of mincemeat in a crispy shell, right? Sounds nice enough but not mind-blowing.

 

[MrMixelPixel]

I go to Taco Bell about twice a week. I had a taco just yesterday and it was tasty.

I'm going to America next year, I'll be sure to drop in at Taco Bell or something while I'm there.

DON'T DO IT!
SAVE YOUR ANUS!
SKIP...Taco Bell.

No, seriously, avoid that place like the plague.

IF you want to try Mexican food, go to a place where most of the staff is related and barely speaks English.

Taco Bell is horrid, just...horrid...Mexican food.

If Taco Bell were a clothing store they'd be stocked with the stuff that a Dollar Store thought was 'too cheap' so it gave it Goodwill but Goodwill thought it was too shitty and tossed it in the trash.

Then, comes a TB employee who takes said clothing out of the trash, and tries to sell it.

I don't usually have many problems when digesting Taco Bell... Just sayin'

Now, this guy does have a point. It's not really Mexican food. It's American Mexican food... if that makes any sense. But I love the stuff. Honestly I don't see how it's quality is any lower than other fast food chains.

Also, the Mountdain Dew Baha Blast is amaaaazing. Only available at Taco Bell

 

[Mooboo Magoo]

SWEET MOTHER OF GOD if you haven't had a taco before don't let your first one be from Taco Bell.

At least go to like...Chipotle or Qdoba or something.

That said, I voted 'a few minutes ago' because I had a Chipotle burrito. I consider it to be the same thing as a taco because it really is just a taco with a large enough tortilla to fold over onto itself.

 

[Rastien]

Never had a taco we don't really get them in UK that i'm aware of :x