Types of Tacos
Types Of Tacos is a structured food & drink dataset with 15 entries. Its fields include Taco, Protein, Region. The source values are preserved as a structured reference table.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 15 rows
- Fields
- 6 columns
- Source
- Community curated
- Data updated
- Apr 9, 2026
Included fields: Taco, Protein, Region, Tortilla, Key Toppings, and 1 more.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
- Region groups
- 11 distinct values
- Across 15 preview rows
- Tortilla groups
- 6 distinct values
- Across 15 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Taco, Protein, and Region across food & drink entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 15 downloadable records
Taco↕ | Protein↕ | Region↕ | Tortilla↕ | Key Toppings↕ | Known For↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Al Pastor | Marinated pork shoulder | Mexico City | Corn | Pineapple, onion, cilantro, salsa verde | Shawarma-inspired trompo spit, chiles and achiote marinade, the CDMX taco king |
Carnitas | Lard-confit pork | Michoacan | Corn | Onion, cilantro, salsa roja, lime | Pork braised and fried in its own fat, crispy-edged tender chunks |
Barbacoa | Slow-steamed lamb or beef cheek | Hidalgo/Central Mexico | Corn | Consomme, onion, cilantro, salsa | Pit-cooked in maguey leaves, traditional Sunday morning feast |
Carne Asada | Grilled skirt or flank steak | Northern Mexico | Flour or corn | Guacamole, pico de gallo, lime | Norte grilling tradition, char-kissed beef, often paired with Sonoran flour tortillas |
Lengua | Braised beef tongue | Nationwide | Corn | Onion, cilantro, salsa verde | Velvety texture, nose-to-tail classic, beloved in taquerias |
Cabeza | Slow-cooked cow head meat | Nationwide | Corn | Onion, cilantro, salsa roja | Rich and gelatinous, multiple cuts (cachete, ojo, sesos) from the head |
Suadero | Confit brisket/thin-cut beef | Mexico City | Corn (double) | Onion, cilantro, salsa | Cooked in a copper choriquera alongside longaniza, ultra-tender |
Pescado (Baja Fish) | Battered fried fish | Baja California | Flour or corn | Cabbage slaw, crema, lime, salsa | Ensenada origin, beer-battered fish, crunchy slaw, the surfer classic |
Camaron | Shrimp (grilled or battered) | Baja/Pacific coast | Corn or flour | Cabbage, chipotle mayo, lime | Coastal riff on fish tacos, often grilled a la plancha |
Chorizo | Mexican chorizo sausage | Nationwide | Corn | Potato, onion, cilantro, queso | Crumbled spicy sausage, often paired with potato for taco de papa con chorizo |
Tacos de Canasta | Steamed pork, bean, potato, chicharron | Mexico City/Tlaxcala | Corn (softened in oil) | Salsa verde, onion | Basket tacos sold by bike, sweated soft under cloth, cheap and beloved |
Cochinita Pibil | Achiote-marinated pork, pit-roasted | Yucatan | Corn | Pickled red onions (habanero), sour orange | Banana leaf-wrapped, scarlet from annatto, Mayan pit tradition |
Birria | Stewed goat or beef in chile broth | Jalisco | Corn (dipped in broth) | Onion, cilantro, consomme for dipping | Quesabirria viral version, crispy broth-dipped tortilla with melted cheese |
Campechano | Carne asada + chorizo/longaniza | Mexico City | Corn (double) | Onion, cilantro, salsa | Mixed meat taco, combines grilled and cured, named after state of Campeche |
Chapulines | Toasted grasshoppers | Oaxaca | Corn | Guacamole, lime, salt, chile | Pre-Hispanic Oaxacan insect taco, lime-chile toasted crunch |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Types of Tacos organized?
The table starts in the source data's default order. You can sort and filter the loaded rows by the displayed fields.
How much data is available on this page?
This dataset contains 15 entries, and every row is available in the table and in the downloadable files.
Can I download the complete dataset?
Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 15 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.
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