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French tacos, innovation or appropriation?

La Mexican food It is one of the most attractive for the world public. Its delicious preparations have been known to permeate the length and breadth of the planet. Proof of this is the expansion of its food to many European countries. And it is that, french tacos They are making their way among the large fast food chains in the Gallic country. Although, there is some controversy by its denomination. Since the Aztec population considers it a appropriation of their culture and ensures that this product is not really a taco. Do you want to know all the secrets of said recipe? It sure surprises you and makes you want to take a good bite.

Origin of French tacos

The origin of this unique product is not entirely clear. There are those who claim that he was born on the streets of Lyon or Savoy, but the truth is that it is not known exactly. What is certain is that it began to appear in the first decade of the 2000s when someone had the great idea to merge some of the most popular foods in the fast food world. Among which we can highlight the wrap, Döner kebab and burrito. Therefore, the true charm of the french tacos is the ability that their cooks have had to fuse all these appetizing products.

But, it was in 2007 when Patrick Pelonero, who is a construction worker from Grenoble, and the brothers Silman and Samba Traoré, teamed up to patent a new concept of fast food. His work has been key so that this food has triumphed among the younger social classes of the Gallic country and has made a place in this complicated sector. This is so, because thanks to these people was born O'Tacos, which currently has around 250 franchised stores. It even has up to 177 stores open in Paris alone.

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French tacos. Source: okdiario.com (pinterest.com)

What are French tacos?

Although french tacos share the name with the well-known Mexican food, have little or nothing to do with them. This is so because its shape is more reminiscent of a mixture of wrap and grilled burrito. Although, as is obvious, it has a clear inspiration in Mexican cuisine. Be that as it may, this delicious fast food it has won over young Gauls and aspires to become the leader in this sector. It could be said that for a few years the well-known hamburgers and kebabs have a rival which is already reaching more destinations on the European continent. In fact, it is possible to consume them in a large number of establishments of our country.

Surely you have ever heard that France is the country with the most refined gastronomic taste. But, the truth is that it embraces the fast food. That is to say, although it is clear that the complicated Gallic elaborations are among the most delicious in the world, the restaurants of this country do not neglect the important sector of the "Fast food". And it is that, such has been the boom of hamburgers and similar products, that the authorities of the country had to warn of the danger that the excessive consumption. Especially among the YOUNG and in the humble neighborhoods. Where this type of food is the most accessible.

French tacos
French tacos. Source: directoalpaladar.com (pinterest.com)

Perfect union of components

The french tacos they succeed, as we have already mentioned before among the younger and working population. This is so because they are the ones who seek to take something fast to the mouth, that has the ability to satiate and also with a fairly affordable price. In fact, they are quite a bit cheaper than a hamburger. But, the triumph of these foods is due to the perfect union of each and every one of its components. Among them they can highlight the crunchy tortilla dough, meat, sauce and various accessories to choose from. It should be noted that each client can build their own taco according to their tastes and preferences.

Therefore, if you want to try this delicious product, you should know that you can choose between different formats of chicken, merguez sausage or, if you are a vegetarian, falafel, and complete it as you prefer. Either with chips, cheese, bacon or turkey ham. The result, whatever your choice, will be perfect because the tortilla perfectly wraps all the filling. All of this ends up cooking in a grill or grill as if it were a panini.

 

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Upset mexican

The fame that these delicious tacos have obtained through social networks has led to the concept initiated by O´Tacos beginning to appear in the menu of many restaurants around the world. In fact, in Spain It can be consumed in many establishments that have this type of food. However, this has not sat very well with the Mexican community, who accuse it of cultural appropriation and even lack of respect towards his traditional gastronomy. And, to a certain extent, they may be right, since the resemblance between the original and French tacos is priceless.

Do you think there can be any resemblance between one and the other? Now that you know all the details about its preparation and ingredients, it's your turn find out this aspect. Whatever your verdict, what is clear is that it is a fast food product delicious and noteworthy.

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