Food & Voyage

Mexican Street Food

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Editorial illustration for Beyond Tacos: A Regional Map of Mexico's Street Food, From Oaxaca's Tlayudas to Morelos' "Battleship Taco"
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Beyond Tacos: A Regional Map of Mexico's Street Food, From Oaxaca's Tlayudas to Morelos' "Battleship Taco"

Explore the rich regional diversity of Mexico's street food, from Oaxaca's tlayudas to Morelos' "battleship taco," driven by local agriculture, climate, Indigenous cultures, and history.

Aisha Abasi·October 17, 2026
Editorial illustration for The Lebanese Roots and Mexican Evolution of Tacos al Pastor
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The Lebanese Roots and Mexican Evolution of Tacos al Pastor

Tacos al pastor, a beloved Mexican street food, traces its origins to Lebanese immigrants who introduced shawarma to Puebla in the 1930s. The dish evolved significantly, transforming into distinct regional variations like Puebla's tacos árabes and the iconic Mexico City tacos al pastor, featuring marinated pork and unique spices.

Aisha Abasi·October 1, 2026