Authentic Mexican Food in Holly Springs NC

What is the first dish that comes to your mind when you hear Mexican cuisine? Tacos, isn’t it? Well, that is the first thing that we think about, too. We know that tacos are a Mexican staple, but have we ever wondered about their origin? Tacos go back hundreds and thousands of years. The taco that we know today is a mix of the American taste and Mexican roots, but in reality, the tacos that the natives ate looked quite different. El Molcajate takes pride in its Mexican roots and is here to take you through the journey of evolution of the tacos that we serve today. We bring to you the history of the most loved food item all across America and also bring it fresh to your table. Tacos originally come from Mexico and were eaten in a completely different manner than they are today. Our ancestors used to half-fold the tortilla and fill it up with meat or organs. This was a staple during that time, and all of them consumed it. They were filled with nutrients and energy, unlike the ones that we have today that have all sorts of toppings on them. The taco as we know it today is less than a hundred years old. Isn’t that surprising?

Tacos were brought to America by the Mexican migrants in the 1900s, and we are following the same path in bringing them to you today. Migrants used to work rail jobs and brought such delicious and nutritious food with them. Tacos originally were a street food that were highly available and portable. They soon became famous all throughout the United States of America. In the initial stages, the taco filling was super spicy and unfamiliar to any American’s taste palette.

By the 1920s, this started to change, and the fusion of Mexican and American cuisine happened. Organs began to be replaced by meats, and cool lettuce, onions, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, etc., became the standard filling. Another cooling dide dip of sour cream was also added to the list. In a short span of time, tacos became a fusion food, and the Americans became fond of it. Another fun fact about tacos is that it is not the word that the Mexicans used to call this dish. The name varied from region to region. Taco was the word that Mexicans used to help Americans identify the dish.
Nowadays, you can find tacos in practically any part of the world. From a street vendor to a fancy restaurant, every place will have a different experience to offer. Authentic Mexican taste is coming back to America, and we take the onus to provide that to you. Visit us, and we will take you home through our dishes. Experience a burst of flavour in every bite (be careful, it might be spicy!). As Mexican chefs, we can proudly say that the future of tacos is super bright. We are all set to witness the fusion of America with Mexico.