Quiz on amazing facts about Tacos:
Which of the following is not a common taco filling?
(a) Beef
(b) Chicken
(c) Pork
(d) Cheese
Which Mexican city is known for its tacos al pastor?
(a) Mexico City
(b) Tijuana
(c) Guadalajara
(d) Cancun
What was the original filling for tacos?
(a) Beef
(b) Chicken
(c) Pork
(d) Insects and small animals
Which type of taco is typically made with slow-cooked pork and pineapple?
(a) Taco al pastor
(b) Taco de pescado
(c) Taco de lengua
(d) Taco de barbacoa
Which type of taco is typically made with marinated and grilled fish?
(a) Taco de pollo
(b) Taco de birria
(c) Taco de pescado
(d) Taco de barbacoa
Which fast-food chain is known for its crunchy tacos and Doritos Locos Tacos?
(a) Chipotle
(b) Taco Bell
(c) Qdoba
(d) Del Taco
What is the key ingredient in guacamole, a popular taco topping?
(a) Tomatoes
(b) Avocado
(c) Onions
(d) Cilantro
What is the typical way to cook carne asada, a popular taco filling?
(a) Boil it
(b) Grill it
(c) Bake it
(d) Fry it
What is the difference between a soft taco and a hard taco?
(a) Soft tacos are made with a flour tortilla, while hard tacos are made with a corn tortilla.
(b) Soft tacos are baked, while hard tacos are fried.
(c) Soft tacos are served cold, while hard tacos are served warm.
(d) There is no difference.
Which of the following is the most likely origin of the taco?
(a) Aztecs in Mexico
(b) Incas in Peru
(c) Native Americans in the United States
(d) Chinese immigrants in Mexico
Which of the following is a common meat filling for tacos?
(a) Ground beef
(b) Roast beef
(c) Turkey
(d) Lamb
What is the meaning of the word “taco” in Spanish?
(a) Little tortilla
(b) Stuffed tortilla
(c) Folded tortilla
(d) Rolled tortilla
Which type of taco is typically made with slow-cooked shredded beef?
(a) Taco de lengua
(b) Taco de carnitas
(c) Taco de pollo
(d) Taco de barbacoa
What is the main ingredient in a taco de chicharrón?
(a) Shrimp
(b) Beef
(c) Pork skin
(d) Chicken
Which of the following is not a typical ingredient in a taco seasoning blend?
(a) Paprika
(b) Cumin
(c) Oregano
(d) Ginger
What is the name of the famous Los Angeles taco truck that has become a culinary institution?
(a) El Pollo Loco
(b) Kogi BBQ
(c) Tacos El Gordo
(d) Del Taco
Which upscale Mexican restaurant chain was co-founded by celebrity chef Rick Bayless and is known for its gourmet tacos?
(a) Frontera Grill
(b) Rosa Mexicano
(c) Chuy’s
(d) On the Border
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What is a common taco topping?
(a) Salsa
(b) Ketchup
(c) Mustard
(d) Barbecue sauce
What is the traditional recipe for making corn tortillas?
(a) Cornmeal and water
(b) Flour and water
(c) Cornmeal, lime, and water
(d) Rice flour and water
What is the name of the small tortilla used to make a street taco?
(a) Chalupa
(b) Gordita
(c) Taquito
(d) Tortilla de maíz
How did tacos become popular in the United States?
(a) Mexican immigrants introduced them in the early 20th century
(b) They were featured in a popular Hollywood movie in the 1950s
(c) Taco Bell popularized them in the 1960s
(d) They were discovered by American tourists in Mexico in the 1970s
Which of the following is not a type of taco?
(a) Taco al pastor
(b) Taco de lengua
(c) Taco de huevo
(d) Taco de pollo
Which San Francisco-based Mexican restaurant chain is known for its fusion cuisine and unique tacos like Korean BBQ and tofu mole?
(a) La Taqueria
(b) Taqueria Cancún
(c) Papalote Mexican Grill
(d) Tacolicious
What is the filling of a carne asada taco?
(a) Pork
(b) Shrimp
(c) Chicken
(d) Beef
What is the main ingredient in a vegetarian taco?
(a) Beef
(b) Chicken
(c) Beans or vegetables
(d) Fish
Which type of taco is typically served with a spicy tomato-based sauce and cotija cheese?
(a) Taco de barbacoa
(b) Taco de pescado
(c) Taco de carnitas
(d) Taco de birria
Which type of taco is typically served with pickled onions and cilantro?
(a) Taco de carnitas
(b) Taco de pollo
(c) Taco de lengua
(d) Taco de pescado
Which type of taco is typically made with marinated and grilled shrimp?
(a) Taco de pescado
(b) Taco de camarones
(c) Taco de birria
(d) Taco de lengua
Which popular taco chain was founded in Austin, Texas, and is known for its breakfast tacos?
(a) Torchy’s Tacos
(b) Baja Fresh
(c) Rubio’s Coastal Grill
(d) Moe’s Southwest Grill
