Taco Tuesday: A Historical Timeline
- 1492
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1Christopher Columbus attempts to find a shortcut to Taco Island, but ends up in Mexico instead.
- 1800
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2First taco stand opens in Mexico City, serving tacos made from seasoned beef, lettuce, and tomatoes.
- 1962
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3Elote, a popular Mexican dish featuring grilled corn, is invented by a group of enterprising street vendors.
- 1985
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4Taco Bell, a chain of fast-food restaurants, begins serving tacos, thus popularizing the dish worldwide.