Hard-shell taco

Hard-shell taco
Alternative namesCrispy taco
TypeFinger food
Place of originUnited States
Main ingredientsTortillas, meat, vegetables, cheese
Similar dishesSoft taco

The hard-shell or crunchy taco is a Mexican-American dish that developed from the taco in the United States. The earliest references to hard-shell tacos are from the early 1890s, and by the early 20th century this style of taco was available in Mexican-American communities across the US. Fast food chains began to market hard-shell tacos to Americans in the mid-1950s, with Taco Bell playing a significant role in popularizing the food during the 1960s.

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