By Karla Vasquez – LA.Eater.com – Image Not Credited.
Tacos and burritos are about as American as apple pie. Tortilla chips sales experienced a 35 percent increase in 2018, according to the international association for the snack industry, with over $107 million in sales — hats off to Doritos. And tortillas have outsold burger and hot dog buns since 2011. Yet despite a greater demand for Mexican food, most American consumers aren’t aware of the diverse regional styles and ingredients in Mexican cuisine or the details of its popularization in this country.