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In Mexico, the Best Taco Is on the Next Corner

By David Feldt October 5, 2026
Mexican culture Mexican food Why Mexico Smiles
In Mexico, the Best Taco Is on the Next Corner

"México es encontrar una taquería buena en cualquier esquina."

Finding a great taquería on any corner.

In many countries, finding great food requires reservations.

In Mexico, it might be the tiny stand under a tarp with six plastic stools.

I've learned to stop judging restaurants by their décor. Instead, I look for the longest line.

The best taco isn't always the most expensive. It's the one the neighborhood has trusted for twenty years.

Mexico taught me that excellence doesn't always announce itself. Sometimes it's just quietly waiting on the next corner.

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