From ancient Mexico to downtown Chattanooga, the taco has proliferated, becoming one of our most beloved comfort foods.
Since it arrived in America in the early 1900s, according to Smithsonian Magazine, the taco has been evolving. Traditional organ meat was replaced with ground beef; toppings were added — first, lettuce, tomato and cheese, now anything from aioli to remoulade to crispy bacon and beyond.
The modern American taco knows no bounds, but Chattanooga hasn’t entirely lost its taste for the traditional. From the epicurean to the authentic (yes, you can still order organ meat, or “tripa,” at some local taquerias), there are countless ways to eat tacos in our area. Here are just 50.
The prices and menu items listed in this feature may be subject to change.
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