Taco Tuesday: 4 Flavorful Ways To Spice It Up At Home
The biggest issue I have when getting groceries and cooking is figuring out what to make every night. Tuesday is the easiest night for me because I don’t ever have to think about what I am going to make my family for dinner. Because on Tuesdays, it’s Taco Tuesday! This gets a little repetitive for the guys so I have found a bunch of different ways we can spice up our taco night.
But where did Taco Tuesday come from? Who came up with such a brilliant idea that we all should eat tacos every Tuesday? Let’s go find out the origin of coined day and also how to elevate yours at home so it doesn’t get boring for your fam.
Taco Tuesday isn’t just a meal, y’all, it’s a cultural phenomenon! We may not be able to thank the person who created it because the exact origin of Tuesday celebration is somewhat still a mystery. If I’m being honest, I would like to thank LeBron James and his family for having tacos on Tuesdays and always sharing them on social media. Restaurants and eateries began offering discounted tacos on Tuesdays as a clever marketing strategy to attract customers mid-week. The idea caught on like wildfire, and soon, Taco Tuesday became a beloved tradition for families, friends, and taco lovers everywhere.
Now, let’s talk about how to take your Taco Tuesday to the next level when you’re cooking at home. I know I know – there’s nothing wrong with classic beef tacos or simple toppings, I love that but my family gets tired of it so why not get creative and add some excitement to your weekly fiesta?
4 Tips For Spicing Up Your Taco Tuesday:
- Experiment with different proteins. Ground beef is stable but try ground turkey, grilled chicken, shrimp, and carnitas. There are seriously so many different options even tofu for the vegetarian option.
- The sauce makes or breaks tacos let’s be honest and it can totally change the flavor profile of your tacos so I always have different ones on hand. tangy salsa verde, smoky chipotle, creamy avocado lime sauce. My son likes to use the Taco Bell sauce that I found at the local Albertsons.
- Don’t stay focused on the tortilla. Traditional is great but what about using lettuce wraps, crunchy, homemade tortilla bowls? If I’m being lazy (shhh) I just say we are making taco salad bowls and crunch up tostitos and put them on the bottom of a bowl then add your toppings from there.
- You don’t have to do Taco Tuesday and make it Mexican. You can do Korean BBQ tacos or Mediterranean-style tacos.
One of my favorite presentations of tacos is the one that makes everyone happy. Just a simple DIY taco bar on your counter. Take out off of your shells, wraps, and toppings, (lettuce, cheese, sauce, sour cream, tomatoes) and let everyone create their own Taco Tuesday delicacy.
Taco Tuesday is a fun family dinner idea and the creativity that it allows is what makes it a celebration! Cheers to Taco Tuesday!
Ranking The Best Mexican Fast Food Tacos In Las Vegas
#6: Jack In The Box "Crunchy Taco"
So greasy we could see our reflection.
Price: $1.79 for 2 (they don’t sell them solo)
Weight: 6.4oz
Price Per Ounce: $0.28If you were looking for a real deal taco, you wouldn’t be in the drive thru at Jack In The Box. The tacos are oily, pre-sauced so any crunchiness is gone by the time you open them, and leave a lot to be desired. But the price per ounce is the best of the pack… so if you’re just looking to fill that tummy, you’ve got your place. They don’t sell them solo so the weight is over-stated but, hey, we got two. You’ll get two. Quit whining.
#5: Don Tortaco "Beef Taco"
It may have replaced an old Roberto’s location, but this taco was no Roberto’s.
Price: $3.79
Weight: 3.3oz
Price Per Ounce: $1.15I have said on many occurrences that Don Tortaco and Roberto’s are the same. After all, Don Tortaco appeared out of nowhere and in former Roberto’s locations. Well I am here to tell you, they are not. The taco fell pretty flat, the beef tasted a bit overcooked and dry. Not a lot of flavor. This is the most expensive (by weight) taco on the list and it didn’t cut it.
#4: Taco Bell "Crunchy Taco"
It’s… Taco Bell. Don’t expect much.
Price: $1.99
Weight: 3.4oz
Price Per Ounce: $0.56Just like Taco Tuesdays at your totally-not-Mexican mom’s house, these tacos are just OK. Taco Bell food is more about the sauce than it is the food. That said, the beef has a little bit of seasoning which makes it not terrible. But you probably passed 3 better taco joints to get this and you should be ashamed.
#3: El Pollo Loco "Shredded Crunchy Chicken Taco"
This chicken is crazy… and also buried away.
Price: $3.29
Weight: 3.3oz
Price Per Ounce: $1.00Is it beef? No. They don’t sell beef. So I made sure to eat this one last so all I could taste WAS beef. The chicken was tender but there is not a lot of it. Like a teen using Kleenex to appear larger, this crunchy taco is only crunchy because there are two shells. So the weight, tied for the lowest, is even worse considering that. Is it bad? Nah. But it’s pricey for what you get.
#2: Del Taco "The Del Taco"
All of the ratios were perfect in this one, like it was made for the official photo.
Price: $1.99
Weight: 3.9oz
Price Per Ounce: $0.51Honestly, this was pretty decent. The tomatoes added a little something. There might have been too much cheese, but if you’re one of those people that think there is no such thing, you found your place. The crunch of the shell lacked a little something (it was soft) but nothing a pill can’t fix.
#1: Roberto's "Beef Taco"
Not greasy, perfectly cooked. This was the boss.
Price: $3.95
Weight: 3.7oz
Price Per Ounce: $1.07You don’t get to stay open for 60 years if you stink. This taco was absolutely amazing. The shell was perfectly fried and crunchy. Not oily at all. The ingredients tasted fresh. Add some green sauce to these puppies and they absolutely sing. Sure, they are more expensive than the national chains. But “you get what you pay for”.
