Tacos are a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a small hand-sized corn or flour tortilla with a filling. The tortilla is then folded around the filling and eaten by hand. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, pork, chicken, seafood, vegetables, and cheese. They are then garnished with various condiments, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream, and vegetables, such as lettuce, onion, tomatoes, and chiles. Tacos are a common form of antojitos, or Mexican street food, which have spread around the world.

The origin of this delicious dish is unknown, but according to Jeffrey Pilcher (a taco expert) the word originated from the silver mines in Mexico at around the 18th century. At that time taco referred to the little explosives workers used to extract the ore in the mines.

Others claim that tacos pre-date the arrival of the Spanish in Mexico as early as the 16th century. According to some anthropologists there is evidence suggesting inhabitants in the Valley of Mexico ate tacos filled with small fish.

Learn how to prepare homemade tacos with from scratch tortillas and fresh salsa. Carlos and Martha are the owners of @tacosalvapor food truck. They both use family recipes passed down for many generations.

Recipes will be sent home with students and a meal of tacos and sides will be shared at the end of the class. Class size is limited, please register soon.