Summertime Reading and Eating: 8 Books for Taco Lovers by Nicole CelicJune 27, 2018

Now that summer is here, if you are like some of us librarians, you are probably craving tacos! No matter your favorite type of food—seafood, fusion, chicken, Tex-Mex—let The New York Public Library help satisfy your taco cravings!

The following are eight recommended books with specific pages that feature recipes definitely worth giving a shot for our fellow taco lovers.  The recipes range from the basic taco to some very unique variations. If you try any, please let us know how it went, and how it tasted, in the comments below! 

Festive Recipes for Tacos, Snacks, Cocktails, and More book cover

Tacolicious by Sara Deseran

Interesting Recipes: 

  • Old-school Taco, pg. 112
  • Lamb Adobo Taco with Spices and Orange, pg. 118
  • Baja-style Fish Taco, pg. 139
  • Puerto Nuevo-style Lobster Taco, pg. 140


 

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Tacopedia by Holtz, Déborah 

Interesting Recipes: 

  • Melted Cheese with Chorizo and Poblano Chile Slices, pg. 77
  • Home-style Barbacoa, pg. 109
  • Carnitas in Beer Salsa, pg. 151
  • Chilorio Tacos, pg. 159



 

75 authentic and inspired recipes book cover

Tacos: 75 Authentic and Inspired Recipes by Mark Miller

Interesting Recipes: 

  • Chicken with Apples and Goat Cheese, pg. 46
  • Beef Ranchero, pg. 94
  • Rajas and Cheese, pg. 31

 

the tortilla-based diet proven to change your life book cover

The Taco Cleanse: The Tortilla-based Diet Proven to Change Your Life by Wes Allison

Interesting Recipes: 

  • Elevated Sonoran Hot Dog Tacos, pg. 155
  • Smoked Brisket and Jalapeño Mac and Cheese Tacos, pg. 149
  • Horchata Ice Cream Tacos, pg. 169


 

Mexican street food from scratch book cover

Taco Loco!: Mexican Street Food from Scratch by Jonas Cramby

Interesting Recipes: 

  • Tacos al Pastor (tacos with homemade Mexican kebab and grilled pineapple), pg. 69
  • Tacos de Carnitas (tacos with confit crispy pork), pg. 66





 

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The Tacos of Texas by Mando Rayo

Interesting Recipes: 

  • Tacos de Chicharrón with Spicy Cabbage, pg. 293
  • Lengua and Scrambled Eggs in Hoja Santa Tacos, pg. 273
  • Shrimp Po Boy Tacos, pg.  186



 

modern Mexican tacos, margaritas, and antojitos book cover

Amor y Tacos: Modern Mexican Tacos, Margaritas, and Antojitos by Deborah Schneider

Interesting Recipes: 

  • Chipotle Duck Taco, pg. 120
  • Coca-cola Shredded Beef Taco, pg. 104
  • Lemon-Garlic Chicken Taco with Mezcal, pg. 119 
  • Garlic Shrimp Taco with Poblano Chile Rajas, pg. 92

     
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Tacos: Recipes and Provocations by Alex Stupak

Interesting Recipes:

  • Pineapple Tacos with Lardo, pg. 135
  • Deviled Eggs Tacos with Sikil Pak, pg. 212
  • Natas Tacos with Pickled Strawberries, pg. 218 
  • Chocolate Tacos, pg. 221 

 

 

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