A Taste of the Past

Episode 159: Gustavo Arellano & Taco History

Episode Summary

This week on A Taste of the Past, Linda Pelaccio welcomes guest Gustavo Arellano to discus the history of the taco. Gustavo is the author of Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America, an editor at OC weekly, and a contributing editor to the LA Times. Linda and Gustavo discuss the evolution of the meal we now know as the taco, and how the taco differs around the U.S. This show has been sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards and Sons. Thanks to Pamela Royal. Theres a time for every taco and a season for every torta. [12:35] Gustavo Arellano on A Taste of the Past

Episode Notes

This week on A Taste of the Past, Linda Pelaccio welcomes guest Gustavo Arellano to discus the history of the taco. Gustavo is the author of Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America, an editor at OC weekly, and a contributing editor to the LA Times. Linda and Gustavo discuss the evolution of the meal we now know as the taco, and how the taco differs around the U.S. This show has been sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. Thanks to Pamela Royal.

“There’s a time for every taco and a season for every torta.” [12:35]

Gustavo Arellano on A Taste of the Past