How Mexican Food Conquered America

How Mexican Food Conquered AmericaConstant Wonder • Season 1, Episode 11, Segment 1

Dec 28, 2021 • 29m

Guest Gustavo Arellano tells us the bizarre stories of how Mexican food found its way into American mouths and captured our hearts. Arellano recounts the forgotten Chili Queens and Tamale Men, how Taco Bell stole its famous taco recipe, and what Disneyland has to do with Doritos. Guest: Gustavo Arellano, author of "Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America"

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