Chapter 8. El Taco Moderno Contemporary, “chef-driven,” and nuevo immigrant tacos

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vi
3. Introduction. Your Taco Country Guide 1
4. Chapter 1. Breakfast Tacos From dawn until whenever 17
5. Chapter 2. Golden and Crunchy. Crispy tacos, taquitos and flautas, fry bread tacos, tacos dorados, and San Antonio–style puffy tacos 45
6. Chapter 3. Barbacoa and Barbecue Tacos. Out from the pit 79
7. Chapter 4. K-Mex. Korean tacos go on a roll 107
8. Chapter 5. Sur-Mex. Tortillas with a drawl 129
9. Chapter 6. Jewish and Kosher Tacos, or Deli-Mex. Glatt, good eating, and pastrami tacos 157
10. Chapter 7. Alta California Tacos. Chicano locavore 173
11. Chapter 8. El Taco Moderno Contemporary, “chef-driven,” and nuevo immigrant tacos 191
12. Appendix 1. Signs of a Truly Outstanding Taco Joint 219
13. Appendix 2. A Brief History of the Taco Holder 224
14. Appendix 3. Taco Parties 235
15. Acknowledgments 242
16. Notes 246
17. Further Reading 261
18. Index 263