The Backyard Taco Blog | Mexican Culture and Food

Welcome to the Backyard Taco blog, Amigos! Learn more about the Mexican culture, food and the people who turned a backyard mesquite grill into one of the most popular taco shops in Arizona.

Monday, September 18th, 2023

All You Need to Know About the Day of the Dead

El Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, has a deep and rich tradition that isn’t widely known or celebrated in the United States. Like every...
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Thursday, September 7th, 2023

All About National Taco Day

National Taco Day is coming up, and you don’t want to miss out on the tasty food, the celebrations, and the general community of the day. But what makes...
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Thursday, August 24th, 2023

Exploring the Role of Cabbage in Authentic Mexican Cuisine

If cabbage isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think of traditional Mexican food, you’re not alone. However, this humble vegetable plays a critical role in...
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Thursday, August 17th, 2023

How to Celebrate Mexican Independence Day

From weekly Taco Tuesdays to a once-a-year fiesta, we love a good celebration at Backyard Taco. Among Mexico’s biggest celebrations of the year is Mexican Independence Day on September...
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Friday, July 28th, 2023

Best Meats Used in Mexican Cuisine

Meats are inseparable from Mexican cuisine. If you’ve ever been to a Mexican restaurant or had Mexican food, you’ll know about some of the mouth-watering options for protein commonly...
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Thursday, July 6th, 2023

All About Mexican Paletas

Paletas are gaining more popularity in America each year, but not everyone knows about these traditional Mexican treats. If you find yourself craving something cold and sweet with a...
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Wednesday, June 14th, 2023

Creating a Taco-Themed Summer Fiesta

Taco-themed parties, especially in the summer, are a fun and delicious way to celebrate the season, eat some amazing food, and kick back with friends and family. If you’re...
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Tuesday, June 13th, 2023

Pinto Beans vs. Refried Beans for Authentic Mexican

At Backyard Taco, we use fresh ingredients to create authentic Mexican food for our customers throughout Arizona. We use both pinto and refried beans in several of our dishes,...
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Wednesday, May 31st, 2023

Celebrate Father’s Day 2023 with Tacos

Father’s Day 2023 is a great opportunity to celebrate your favorite guy with tacos! At Backyard Taco, we make fresh, authentic tacos for anyone in the Arizona area looking...
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Friday, April 28th, 2023

What Country Can Claim the Taco?

Tacos are a food known all over the world – and not just on Tuesdays. Since they are a regular component of so many restaurant and family dinner menus,...
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