Monday, October 12th, 2026
What Does Tacos al Carbón Mean?
Learn what tacos al carbón means, why Backyard Taco uses a mesquite grill, and how fresh, made-to-order tacos get their smoky, authentic flavor.
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2026How Backyard Taco Celebrates Mexican Food Traditions Every Day
Celebrate Mexican food traditions with Backyard Taco, from mesquite-grilled tacos al carbon and fresh salsas to aguas frescas, family roots, and Mexcellence.Read More -
Wednesday, August 26th, 2026What Is a Street Taco?
What is a street taco? Learn what makes real street tacos different, from corn tortillas and simple toppings to grilled meats, salsa, and tacos al carbon.Read More -
Monday, August 26th, 2024The Invention of Drive-Thru Restaurants
Drive-thru restaurants allow us to get a wide variety of food very quickly. Learn more about the history of the drive-thru and how it changed dining out in America.Read More -
Thursday, January 4th, 2024Celebrating Traditional Mexican Food in Mesa, AZ
Backyard Taco got its start in Arizona just over ten years ago when our first location opened in North Mesa. Since then, Backyard Taco has quickly become a fan...Read More -
Thursday, September 7th, 2023All 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...Read More -
Friday, April 28th, 2023What 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,...Read More -
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022How to Identify Authentic Mexican Food
When it comes to enjoying authentic Mexican food in America, you’ll likely find many options to choose from. From fast food joints to busy chains and family-owned restaurants, there...Read More -
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022Happy National Burrito Day
If there’s anything that most of us can agree on when it comes to food, it’s that there’s a burrito out there for everyone. Not only is this classic...Read More -
Thursday, January 13th, 2022How to Throw a Fiesta – the History of Carne Asada
There’s nothing quite like biting into a heavenly carne asada taco topped with salsa, cilantro, and onions. Carne asada is a delicious dish that originated in Mexico but is...Read More
