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.

Friday, June 18th, 2021

The History of the Quesadilla

¡Hola, amantes de la comida! Hello Foodies! Of the variety of dishes offered in Mexican cuisine, the quesadilla has a special place in many of our stomachs. It is...
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Tuesday, May 11th, 2021

Let’s Talk About Mexican Desserts

¡Hola, amantes de la comida! For the non-Spanish speakers among you—hello, foodies! As of 2021, Mexican food has finally gained a significant foothold all over the globe. Expatriates and...
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Tuesday, May 4th, 2021

Featuring the Backyard Taco Papa Loca

Nothing says summer like sitting in the sunshine eating delicious, melt-in-your-mouth tacos, quesadillas, or cheesy potatoes. Almost everyone can agree on that! There is just something about fresh, home-cooked...
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2021

Family Dinner Date Night at Backyard Taco

For any type and size of family, a recipe for fun is a dinner date night out. Across every culture, food is a communal event, and meeting over a...
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Friday, April 16th, 2021

The Best Chips and Salsa in Arizona

Sometimes, when you go out for Mexican, that crave-able first course of chips and salsa is what you look forward to the most. The crunch of the freshly fried...
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2021

Why Mexican Coke Tastes So Much Better

If you’ve ever noticed the 12 oz. glass Coke bottles in your local bodega or grocery store, you may have wondered what made them any different from the plastic...
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Thursday, March 4th, 2021

Birria Tacos: An Authentic Mexican Flavor!

If you’re looking for the tastiest taco in the Arizona East Valley, then you have to try the birria tacos at Backyard Taco. This savory, sweet, slightly spicy, addictively...
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Thursday, February 25th, 2021

Backyard Taco Was Voted the Best Tacos in the Arizona East Valley 6 Years in a Row!

When we started cooking tasty, creative tacos in our back yard all those years ago, we never dreamed it would lead to this. However, have just one meal at...
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Thursday, August 13th, 2020

Tacos al Carbon Are a Southwest Favorite

Whether you frequent the American Southwest or are a self-proclaimed connoisseur of the Tex-Mex dishes that the region is known for, you are undoubtedly familiar with Tacos al Carbon....
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2020

What Backyard Taco is Doing to Deal with the Coronavirus

An open letter regarding dining out and ordering food to go from Backyard Taco during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Dear Backyard Taco Patrons, The safety of our guests and team...
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The History of the Quesadilla

Let’s Talk About Mexican Desserts

Featuring the Backyard Taco Papa Loca

Family Dinner Date Night at Backyard Taco

The Best Chips and Salsa in Arizona

Why Mexican Coke Tastes So Much Better

Birria Tacos: An Authentic Mexican Flavor!

Backyard Taco Was Voted the Best Tacos in the Arizona East Valley 6 Years in a Row!

Tacos al Carbon Are a Southwest Favorite

What Backyard Taco is Doing to Deal with the Coronavirus

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