8 Interesting Facts About Tacos You Probably Didn’t Know - El Pollo Norteño (2024)

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The story begins in the 1980s, when a Taco John's restaurant owner coined the term “Taco Twosday” to advertise a deal of 99 cents for two tacos on its slowest day of the week. It worked — so well, in fact, that the owner shared it with other franchisees.

The Taco. While tortillas have long been used to hold a variety of food items, the origins of tacos as we know them today likely began in 18th-century Mexican silver mines. The term “taco” was used to describe a component of the explosive charges used to extract the ore.

Tacos are thought to come from Mexico, long before the Spanish arrived. Ancient Mexicans used freshly made, soft, flat corn tortillas and gave them with fillings like fish and cooked organs. It was a staple meal that provided vital nutrients and energy to those who consumed it.

Interesting Fact: Americans eat approximately 4.5 Billion tacos each year.

1962. Glen Bell opens his first Taco Bell restaurant in Downey, CA, serving what his customers called "Tay-Kohs."

Where did the bell in Taco Bell come from? His name was Glen Bell, and he opened the first Taco Bell restaurant back in 1962 in Downey, California.

In Mexican Spanish, taco means "light meal," but also "wedge" or "plug." Experts have made guesses about the indigenous roots of taco (like the Nahuatl word tlahco, "half" or "in the middle"), but this connection hasn't been proven.

Who Made Up National Taco Day? The man who initially came up with the idea of National Taco Day was Roberto L. Gomez, Esq. Gomez wrote a regular column for the local newspaper, the San Antonio Express and News.

Yum Brands Inc., is a restaurant company that owns quick-service chains Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC, as well as fast-casual brand The Habit Burger Grill. It is headquartered in Louisville, Ky. Yum Brands was initially part of PepsiCo, which entered the restaurant business in 1977 with the acquisition of Pizza Hut.

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Mexican historian Jeffrey M. Pilcher's theory, which has some more evidence to support it, is that the dish started around the 18th century in Mexican silver mines. He suggests this because the sticks of dynamite used in the mining process were referred to as “tacos” and had a shape similar to the dish we eat today.

Travis "Taco" Bennett (born May 16, 1994) is an American actor, disc jockey, and member of the music collective Odd Future. He gained recognition under the alias Taco during his tenure with Odd Future and later transitioned into acting, known for his role as Elz in the FXX comedy series Dave.

No, a Hot Dog Is Not a Taco — Shine Daily.

When crafted using healthy ingredients, such as fresh veggies and grilled meats, tacos are considered a balanced meal. That's because they offer a good balance of protein, fats, and carbohydrates. Also, they can be a good source of fiber, calcium, and iron.

Interesting Fact: Americans eat approximately 4.5 Billion tacos each year. More interesting fact: we account for about half of those...

Norwegians eat the second most tacos in the world. just after Mexico.

Nov. 12 (UPI) -- A Mexican state captured a Guinness World Record by cooking up a carnitas taco measuring 335 feet long.