# Explanatory Taco Encyclopedias The Tacopedia Book Dives into Popular Mexican Cuisine and Culture By M | Published 2015-08-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-cuisine References: [werd](http://www.werd.com/31365/tacopedia/) & [ca.phaidon](http://ca.phaidon.com/store/food-cook/tacopedia-9780714870472/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ortega-cheezit-taco-shells). The book runs through the [history of the taco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasting-history-cookbook) and shares over [100 different recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-recipe-kits-1) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Visual Encyclopedia Books:** Opportunity for publishers to create visual encyclopedia books for informative topics that are highly visual in nature. - **Exploratory Food Books:** Opportunity for food enthusiasts to explore varying cultural and historical aspects of different foods. - **Specialty Cuisine Recipe Books:** Opportunity for publishers to create recipe books that focus entirely on a specific cuisine or dish that is popular in mainstream culture. ### Where This Applies - **Publishing:** Publishers can explore the potential market for visual and exploratory books. - **Food and Beverage:** Food enthusiasts and restaurant owners can explore cultural and historical diversity of cuisine from different regions of the world. - **Tourism:** Travel companies can leverage books like Tacopedia to showcase popular foods and cuisines in different tourist destinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Taco-Inspired Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-te-amo.md) - [Mexican Holiday Taco Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chile-en-nogada-taco.md) - [Humorous Italian Cuisine Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-taco.md) - [Modern Mexican Taco Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tocaya-tacos.md) - [Authentic Mexico City-Style Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacodeli-al-pastor-taco.md) - [Taco Taster Job Opportunities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-trailblazer.md) - [Hybrid Griddled Taco Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quesotacos.md) - [Mexican Cuisine Recipe Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-recipe-kits.md) - [Handheld Taco-Inspired Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-and-cheese.md)