If you're a fan of Mexican cuisine and you're interested in learning more about the culture as well as the history of the infamous taco, the Tacopedia is the book you need to read. This taco-filled encyclopedia dives into art of making perfect tacos with accompanying graphics, interviews, stories and even maps. This is the ultimate taco bible for anyone that can't get enough of the popular dish.
Phaidon is the creator behind Tacopedia, putting together a wealth of knowledge on the crunchy Mexican dish. The book runs through the history of the taco and shares over 100 different recipes incorporating the popular dish. Unlike a traditional encyclopedia that is primary text-based, this book is highly visual including illustrations, diagrams, maps and pictures that explain every aspect of the taco for those curious to its conception.
Explanatory Taco Encyclopedias
The Tacopedia Book Dives into Popular Mexican Cuisine and Culture
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