Are Fish Tacos Truly Mexican?
Americans, especially ones living in the southwestern U.S., love fish tacos. But there are a lot of misconceptions about the origins of this popular dish. It’s widely believed that fish tacos were invented in the Baja region (Ensenada, in particular) of Mexico. And, it’s true that this western coastal area, on the Pacific Ocean, is known for its battered and fried fish, plopped on warm corn tortillas. Yet asking for fish tacos on the eastern seaboard of Mexico might yield some strange looks. Not to say that fish isn’t served with tortillas in places like Vera Cruz, but pescado (usually snapper or dorado) generally gets sautéed or grilled, and served with a peppery tomato sauce next to corn tortillas–versus already built into tacos, like on the West Coast. 7) That’s One Big Burrito! Americans love big food, especially burritos, which tend to have everything in them but the kitchen sink. American-influenced burritos, also known as mission-style burritos (named after the Mission district
