Taco History
Although taco's are quite popular in the United States, the origin of the yummy tortilla, stuffed with a variety of taco fillings, is somewhat unknown.

Taco experts tend to think the word originated in Mexico, but no one knows for sure.

Americans ate over 4.5 million tacos last year.  That amount of tacos could take you to the moon and back.

Anthropologists claim there is evidence to support that inhabitants of Mexico ate tacos with fish, small live insects, ants, snails and locusts.

Some tend to think that Taco Bell invented the u-shape tortilla, but the taco shell was invented long before Taco Bell came on the scene.

In fact, the first u-shaped taco was referenced in 1949 in a cookbook.  But there is no question that Taco Bell had an influence on the popularity of tacos in North America.

Types of Tacos

Hard and soft shelled tacos can be stuffed with a variety of options.  Did you know that there are at least 25 types of tacos?  Here a few of the basic fillings for tacos:

-  Shredded lettuce
-  Spinach
-  Cabbage
-  Coleslaw
-  Tomatoes
-  Shredded cheese
-  Sour Cream
-  Meat (veggie options)
-  Black Olives
-  Chopped onions
-  Scallions
-  Pico de Gallo
-  Guacamole
-  Avocados
-  Salsa
-  Hot Sauce
-  Banana Peppers
-  Jalapeno Peppers

Veggie Taco Recipes
Vegetarians, we have you covered too!  Here are some veggie taco recipes for you.

Taco Party Night Tools
If you are planning to have a Taco Night, these are some  tools you may need:

National Taco Day is meant to be fun and an opportunity to enjoy a favorite treat.  Check your local restaurants to see if they offer free tacos today.

Need more ideas for your Taco Party Night, we got you covered.  Check out 40 Ideas for your party night.

Enjoy!