Practice your Spanish listening comprehension skills while you learn all about los deliciosos tacos mexicanos!
Tacos are one of the most popular Mexican dishes around the world.
The origins of los tacos can be traced back to pre-Hispanic times when the native Mexica people discovered how to process corn to make tortillas while bringing out its proteins and nutrients and making it easier for the body to absorb them.
Although the Spanish conquistadores tried to eradicate tacos, this popular dish never completely disappeared and after the Mexican Revolution they were firmly established as a symbol of Mexican traditional cuisine.
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