Taquería facts for kids
A taquería is a Spanish word that means "taco shop." It's a type of restaurant or food stand that specializes in serving tacos. While tacos are the main focus, many taquerías also offer other delicious Mexican dishes, like burritos.
The very first taquerías were simple food stalls set up on the streets. People would walk up to these stalls to get their freshly made tacos. Over time, many of these popular street stalls grew and moved into buildings, becoming the restaurants we see today.
What is a Taquería?
A taquería is a place where you can buy and eat tacos. The word "taquería" comes from the Spanish word "taco." It's a common type of eatery found all over Mexico and in many other parts of the world where Mexican food is popular.
From Street Stalls to Restaurants
Originally, taquerías were often just small, portable stands on the street. These stands were easy to set up and allowed people to quickly grab a meal. As tacos became more and more popular, some of these street vendors decided to open their own permanent restaurants. This allowed them to offer more seating and a wider variety of dishes.
Today, you can find all kinds of taquerías. Some are still small, bustling street stands, while others are large, modern restaurants. No matter their size, they all share the goal of serving tasty tacos to their customers.
Images for kids
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Tacos at a taco stand in Puebla, Mexico.
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Taco stand in Baja California, Mexico, serving only goat meat (tacos de birria).
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Tacos at a taco stand.
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A taco stand in the Tacubaya neighborhood of Mexico City.
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Taco stands along a street in Petatlán, Guerrero, Mexico.
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Tacos with beef suadero being prepared at a taco stand in Mexico.
See also
In Spanish: Taquería para niños
