Taco Gobernador

A Taco Gobernador is a popular Mexican taco filled with cooked shrimp and melted cheese, usually served on a corn tortilla. The ingredients are often gently fried or grilled together until the cheese is perfectly gooey.

Gobernador translates to Governor in Spanish. The taco reportedly earned this name because it was created specifically to please a visiting state governor in the Mexican state of Sinaloa during the 1980s.

Unlike a simple grilled or breaded shrimp taco, the defining characteristic of the Gobernador is the heavy addition of melted cheese. It also traditionally includes a specific blend of sautéed vegetables like onions, tomatoes, and poblano peppers.

The Taco Gobernador originated in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, a region famous for its rich seafood culinary traditions. It is one of the very few Mexican tacos with a widely recognized and documented origin story.