The Tacos of Love

Taco Technique 7: The Art of the Perfect Tostada

It's a bold claim, but the Tostada is the most underrated taco. Like, have you ever seen a taco that's just a shell, some beans, and a slice of cheese, but not a single shred of humanity in it? That's the Tostada. It's the blank canvas, the tabula rasa, the—

Or, if you're feeling particularly adventurous, try making your own Tostada today! Here's a recipe for the perfect Tostada:

Tostada Recipe

• 1 cup warm, crispy tortilla
• 1/2 cup beans, cooked to a perfect, slightly-burnt-but-not-too-burnt crisp
• 1/4 cup shredded cheese, preferably the kind that's been sitting out for a few days
• 1/4 cup diced, wilted lettuce
• 1/4 cup diced, slightly-sweaty onion
• 1/4 cup diced, completely-irrelevant-but-looks-nice tomato

And there you have it, amigos! The perfect Tostada. Now, go forth and Tostada-ize the world!

Tostada Trivia

Did you know that the Tostada is also the name of a popular Spanish folk dance? No, seriously, it's not.

Or, if you're feeling particularly bored, try making your own Tostada-themed puns in the comments below!