S1 E11: How Mexican Food Conquered America

S1 E11: How Mexican Food Conquered America

Constant Wonder - Season 1, Episode 11

Dec 28, 2021 7:00 am
52:50 mins

From "chili queens" to the founder of Taco Bell to the invention of Doritos, how America embraced Mexican food.

Episode Segments

Episode Segments

How Mexican Food Conquered America

The bizarre stories of how Mexican food found its way into American mouths and captured our hearts.

The bizarre stories of how Mexican food found its way into American mouths and captured our hearts.

Why Do You Enjoy Food That Sets Your Mouth on Fire?

Chile peppers are a staple in many cuisines, but some people really can’t tolerate them at all. Why is that?

Chile peppers are a staple in many cuisines, but some people really can’t tolerate them at all. Why is that?

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