What Are Street Tacos?
A street taco (taco callejero) is small: two four-inch corn tortillas stacked, one grilled or braised meat, and nothing but chopped white onion, cilantro and salsa. The name describes the size and the restraint, not a specific filling, so a street taco can be al pastor, asada, suadero or tripa
It is the everyday format most taquerias sell, cheap and made to be eaten two or three at a time. Below: what makes a taco street style, how it differs from an American taco, and where to eat them.
Street Tacos (Tacos Callejeros) are Onion, cilantro, salsa, lime, radish tacos made with usually asada or al pastor, griddle or spit, served small and doubled, served on corn (double tortillas.
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Street Tacos: your questions
What is a street taco?
A small taco (usually two four-inch corn tortillas stacked) with a single meat and nothing but chopped white onion, cilantro and salsa. The name describes the size and the minimal toppings, not a specific filling.
What is the difference between street tacos and regular tacos?
Size and toppings. Street tacos are small, on corn, dressed only with onion, cilantro and salsa. American-style "regular" tacos are larger, often on flour or a hard shell, with lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese and sour cream.
Are street tacos bad for you?
No. They are among the better fast options. Two or three street tacos are a corn tortilla, a few ounces of grilled meat and fresh vegetables: moderate calories, decent protein, not much added fat. The sodium in the meat marinade and salsa is the main thing to watch.
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