close up of a meat filled taco with onions and cilantro
Jade Small
Jade Small
December 12, 2023 ·  2 min read

Birthday Tacos Are The New Trend Replacing Cakes

Who needs a cake when they can have a taco? Yes, you read that correctly. People are smitten with the new fabulous birthday tacos trend! And yup! They are filled with all the good stuff a taco should be; cheese, meat, beans, pico, and more! Sound interesting? Read on and see what all the fuss is about!

Everybody loves tacos!

The humble yet mighty and delicious taco has been around in the United States since 1905. All thanks to Mexican migrants who were in America to work on the railroads and other similar jobs. Of course, they brought their delicious foods along with them! Being so cheap and easy to carry around, tacos were considered to be street food. The first tacos ever served in the United States were from a Los Angeles-based food truck. This food truck was run by women and, they called themselves the “chili queens.“[1]

Tacos rose to stardom thanks to their exotic origins and those who served them at the taco truck. And, of course, the spicy flavor. So spicy and unique; in fact, Americans had never had anything like it before. By 1920, the taco began being combined with American flavors and ingredients. The traditional organs meats which once filled them were replaced with ground beef and chicken. Soon, additions like cheese and tomato were added. And so, the taco we all know and love today was born! Now, we are lucky enough to have even more chances to enjoy these delicious crunchy snacks in the form of birthday tacos, too!

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So, what are birthday tacos?

The birthday tacos concept is obviously delicious, but what makes them “birthday tacos“? And, what makes them different from regular tacos? Well, not much. Other than the way they are arranged. This new birthday trend involves laying the tacos out in a number formation (depending on how old the birthday boy or girl is turning). Then, arranging all the delicious taco dips, salsa, and toppings around the taco numbers.

Sounds ridiculous? This awesome idea is amazing for people who prefer savory treats as apposed to sweet. Have a look at this:

A birthday taco platter with tacos in the shape of the number 40.
Image Credit: Cooking with Dads | Instagram

Not yet convinced that the birthday taco is the ultimate birthday treat? Just look at them!

birthday tacos arranged in a number 38
Image Credit: Las Brasas | Instagram

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Sources:
  1. History Of The Taco.” Twisted Taco