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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
I received this advanced copy from
Netgalley in ebooks format. It is an advanced copy and it shows. Hopefully the formatting kinks will be ironed out (recipes not lined up/formatted correctly, etc). Having said that, this book chronicles tequila drinks and tacos from restaurants throughout the US divided by region. Some (many) of the tacos are way different than the casual taco eater will have heard of (goat, cauliflower, cactus, heck maybe even fish) but many of these recipes had me drooling. Now the cocktails? I see many bad decisions in my future that I’ll be blaming on these. I’ve already put the Baja fish tacos on my menu for next week. This is an awesome addition to your bar and cookbook collection.
Netgalley in ebooks format. It is an advanced copy and it shows. Hopefully the formatting kinks will be ironed out (recipes not lined up/formatted correctly, etc). Having said that, this book chronicles tequila drinks and tacos from restaurants throughout the US divided by region. Some (many) of the tacos are way different than the casual taco eater will have heard of (goat, cauliflower, cactus, heck maybe even fish) but many of these recipes had me drooling. Now the cocktails? I see many bad decisions in my future that I’ll be blaming on these. I’ve already put the Baja fish tacos on my menu for next week. This is an awesome addition to your bar and cookbook collection.
Mouthwatering recipes, from pastrami tacos to al pastor! I loved the variety of cocktails, salsas, and range of taco flavors represented throughout the book. This recipe set is split into regional sections, including enticing descriptions of the specialties of numerous Mexican restaurants that have now been added to my bucket list.
The beautiful pictures, simply well-written recipes, and range of ingredients make for a unique or comforting meal depending on your mood. This will become a staple for me, and I can think of many other taco enthusiasts who would love this book. Thank you #NetGalley for giving me a taste of this book!
The beautiful pictures, simply well-written recipes, and range of ingredients make for a unique or comforting meal depending on your mood. This will become a staple for me, and I can think of many other taco enthusiasts who would love this book. Thank you #NetGalley for giving me a taste of this book!
I really enjoyed this book and learning about the origins of two of my favorite things... tacos and tequila. I will certainly refer back to the book in the future when cooking and crafting cocktails. Though some of the recipes seem a bit complicated or use some difficult to obtain ingredients, I believe they can easily be adapted. Plus it was nice to get a couple of recipes from one of our favorite local Midwest Taquerias.
If you are coming to Tacos & Tequila looking for the end all be all on these topics, this isn’t it, but that is exactly why this cookbook is so great. Tacos & Tequila starts out as an introduction and then transitions into a fun look at unique taco variations, tequila pairings, and easy to access recipes for both. While I personally have a lot of experience with tacos, tequila hasn’t been a drink I have much knowledge or experience with. The history, background, and foundations of the drink here were lots of fun and sets the reader up to go out and experiment on their own. Which again, is one of the ways this book shines, is that it gives the reader the know how and info to, like the restaurants highlighted inside, experiment on their own finding what they like and can get passionate about. And even with my taco knowledge, the book had lots of great surprises. The Criollo Latin Kitchen al pastor recipe, and technique for those of us without a vertical spit in our kitchen, is worth getting the book on its own. Seriously, it is amazing.
The restaurants and their recipes are broken into geographic parts of the US and offer a fun variety with unique takes on both the tacos and tequila cocktails. Coming from there, I was surprised and happy to see a Utah restaurant, Taqueria 27, included. Though as someone who has spent a good chunk of time in Tucson, AZ, I was surprised to only find one Arizona restaurant, Flagstaffs Criollo Latin Kitchen, included. But I think that is an inevitability for most people, you want your favorite taqueria mentioned because you love it. But the recipes and restaurants that are included as well as the resources and history are about getting you started, getting that love of tacos and tequila primed, and then getting you into the kitchen or out to a new taqueria to find something new to love and enjoy.
Thanks to Netgalley and Tiller Press for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
The restaurants and their recipes are broken into geographic parts of the US and offer a fun variety with unique takes on both the tacos and tequila cocktails. Coming from there, I was surprised and happy to see a Utah restaurant, Taqueria 27, included. Though as someone who has spent a good chunk of time in Tucson, AZ, I was surprised to only find one Arizona restaurant, Flagstaffs Criollo Latin Kitchen, included. But I think that is an inevitability for most people, you want your favorite taqueria mentioned because you love it. But the recipes and restaurants that are included as well as the resources and history are about getting you started, getting that love of tacos and tequila primed, and then getting you into the kitchen or out to a new taqueria to find something new to love and enjoy.
Thanks to Netgalley and Tiller Press for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
What I love about tacos is the simplicity. The ingredients are always fresh and readily available. Unfortunately, the same can not be said about these recipes. Too many obscure ingredients and steps to these recipes so I’m likely to not make any of them. However, this book was incredibly interesting. If you want to know more about tequila, tacos, or the cuisine in general, then this is a great book to read. It’s put together in an interesting way, highlighting different restaurants and their recipes by region. While they all sounded delicious, these are not recipes for the everyday chef. Thank you to the publisher for the advance reader in exchange for my honest review.
The recipes come from a variety of restaurants around the country, so initially I expected the recipes to be too complicated for the average person, but they are very accessible and complimented by lovely photographs. I appreciate the drink/food combos provided too.
This would be an excellent edition for any public library cookbook collection!
This would be an excellent edition for any public library cookbook collection!
I received this advanced copy from
Netgalley in ebooks format. It is an advanced copy and it shows. Hopefully the formatting kinks will be ironed out (recipes not lined up/formatted correctly, etc). Having said that, this book chronicles tequila drinks and tacos from restaurants throughout the US divided by region. Some (many) of the tacos are way different than the casual taco eater will have heard of (goat, cauliflower, cactus, heck maybe even fish) but many of these recipes had me drooling. Now the cocktails? I see many bad decisions in my future that I’ll be blaming on these. I’ve already put the Baja fish tacos on my menu for next week. This is an awesome addition to your bar and cookbook collection.
Netgalley in ebooks format. It is an advanced copy and it shows. Hopefully the formatting kinks will be ironed out (recipes not lined up/formatted correctly, etc). Having said that, this book chronicles tequila drinks and tacos from restaurants throughout the US divided by region. Some (many) of the tacos are way different than the casual taco eater will have heard of (goat, cauliflower, cactus, heck maybe even fish) but many of these recipes had me drooling. Now the cocktails? I see many bad decisions in my future that I’ll be blaming on these. I’ve already put the Baja fish tacos on my menu for next week. This is an awesome addition to your bar and cookbook collection.
Tacos and Tequila was an enjoyable cookbook to read through. It was more one of the more unique taco cookbooks I have seen and enjoyed reading about the different regional restaurants and their different spin on tacos. There were also some great takes on the modern taco, such as the Salmon Poke Nori Tacos, the Monte Cristo Taco (yum!!!), and the Ethiopian Injera Taco. While some of the recipes I would probably never make (such as the Angus Carne Asada Tacos with Grilled Cactus, simply because I do not have cactus pads lying around!), there are some I would definitely be adding as staples in my home, like the Eight Row Flint Brussels Sprouts Tacos and the Prickly Pear Paloma. This would be a great addition to anyone who cooks at home, especially and adventurous one!
3.5/5 stars for practicality, but 4/5 stars for a thorough insight into regional and unique cuisine.
3.5/5 stars for practicality, but 4/5 stars for a thorough insight into regional and unique cuisine.
I have received this title via NetGalley and publishers in exchange for an honest review
This book was so fascinating. I loved reading about the different dishes and drinks that each restaurant has. Each one was so unique. Many of these recipes were not feasible to make at home based on the ingredients, but they were fascinating regardless.
This book was so fascinating. I loved reading about the different dishes and drinks that each restaurant has. Each one was so unique. Many of these recipes were not feasible to make at home based on the ingredients, but they were fascinating regardless.
This book looked delicious from cover to cover. The taco recipes were inventive and inspired Taco Tuesdays to be more diverse. The cocktail recipes look amazing and will be made to enjoy during quarantine and social gatherings. I would recommend this book for social gathering and anyone who loves Taco Tuesday.