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Taco Tuesday

Taco: It's the Word of the Week

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Allison R. Shely
Jun 03, 2025
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Dear Reader,

Most beloved things come with a romantic legend for their origin and a much more prosaic real-life history. The beloved and adaptable taco is no different.

With the delicious taco featuring so prominently in the news, let’s take a look at its historical and linguistic origins.

Aztec Royalty’s Lunch or Workingman's Snack?

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