The Great Taco Timeline
1491
Tacos arrive in the Americas via the spice trade, but they're not quite... spicy.
Learn more about Pre-Columbian Tacos
1800s
Tacos become a staple of the Mexican diet, with the introduction of the first tortilla press.
Early Mexican Tacos, 1800s
1962
Tacos become a global phenomenon with the introduction of the first Taco Bell.
Taco Bell: The Legacy
2020
Tacos become the official food of the internet, with the launch of Taco Tuesday.
Taco Tuesday: The Revolution