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Tacopedia is a comprehensive Mexican cookbook published in 1983 by the Smithsonian Institution’s Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, featuring over 200 recipes representing diverse regional cuisines and culinary traditions across Mexico.
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Is Tacopedia mainly a recipe book or a reference book?
It combines both formats, presenting taco history, regional maps, interviews, illustrations, photography, and 100 recipes. Authors Déborah Holtz and Juan Carlos Mena treat the taco as a cultural subject rather than simply listing dishes.
Which Mexican taco styles does Tacopedia cover?
The book ranges across regional and street-food traditions, including tacos al pastor, barbacoa, carnitas, and seafood tacos. Maps and diagrams explain how ingredients, tortillas, and names change across Mexico.
Who published the English edition of Tacopedia?
Phaidon publishes the English-language edition titled Tacopedia: The Taco Encyclopedia. It is unrelated to the Smithsonian cookbook described in some incorrect catalog listings.
Does Tacopedia teach readers how to make tortillas and salsas?
Yes, its practical material goes beyond fillings to cover foundations such as tortillas, salsas, and taco assembly. The book's 100 recipes sit alongside visual explanations of taco culture and technique.
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