Mexican Cuisine is generally work up around the tortilla , either flour - based or maize or corn - establish . Add frijoles , chilies and your choice of meats and you have the heart of Mexican Cuisine .

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Whether it ’s breakfast , dejeuner or dinner party , there ’s a taco to fit the function . But how did this Mexican street solid food become so democratic in the U.S. ?

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