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Which Taco Are You? A Very Scientific Quiz

Answer these five questions honestly (we will know if you lie) and discover your true taco self. Results have been verified by zero scientists.

The Questions

  1. It is Friday night. You are: A) at a party B) on the couch with a slow cooker going C) at the beach D) arguing about something online
  2. Pick a salsa: A) roja with pineapple B) salsa verde C) pico de gallo D) chile de árbol, extra
  3. Your ideal vacation: A) a big city B) grandma’s house C) Ensenada D) Guadalajara
  4. Your texting style: A) all caps B) long, thoughtful paragraphs C) emojis only D) voice memos, seven minutes each
  5. Pick a drink: A) jarritos B) horchata C) cold beer with lime D) a mug of consommé
Flautas with guacamole
Photo: Jon Sullivan / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Score Chart

Your answers     Result
---------------  --------------------
Mostly A         AL PASTOR        ###
Mostly B         CARNITAS         ###
Mostly C         BAJA FISH TACO   ###
Mostly D         BIRRIA           ###
Tie              TACO DE SAL      #

Scientific accuracy:   [##........]  20%
Delicious accuracy:    [##########] 100%

Your Results

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Mostly A: You are Al Pastor

Flashy, social, a little dramatic. You love a crowd and you always make an entrance (with pineapple). Everyone wants to be near you at 1 a.m.

Mostly B: You are Carnitas

Reliable, warm, patient. You take your time and it always pays off. Friends call you when they need comfort.

Mostly C: You are a Baja Fish Taco

Breezy, bright, allergic to stress. You own sunglasses in six colors. Your spirit animal is a lime wedge.

Mostly D: You are Birria

Intense, a bit messy, impossible to ignore. You come with your own dipping sauce and your own opinions.

A tie: You are a Taco de Sal

Minimalist. Pure. Maybe a little smug about it. Honestly, we respect it.

Share your result in the comments. Birrias, please keep it civil.

Crispy Baja Fish Tacos with Chipotle Crema

Prep (min)

20

Cook (min)

15

Total

35 min

Serves

4 (8 tacos)

Difficulty

Medium

Heat 🌶

2

🥄 Pairs well with: Pico de Gallo, Chipotle Crema

Ensenada and San Felipe, on the Baja California peninsula, both lay claim to the battered fish taco. Wherever it started, the formula is simple and perfect: hot, crackly fish, cool shredded cabbage, a creamy sauce and a squeeze of lime. This version adds chipotle to the crema for a smoky kick.

Ingredients

Chipotle crema

  • 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 to 2 chipotles in adobo, minced, plus 1 tsp adobo sauce
  • Juice of 1/2 lime and a pinch of salt

Fish and batter

  • 1 1/2 lb cod, halibut or mahi-mahi, cut into 4-inch strips
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dredging
  • 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup cold Mexican lager
  • Neutral oil for frying

To serve

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
  • Pico de gallo, sliced radish and lime wedges

Method

  1. Stir together the crema ingredients and refrigerate.
  2. Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy pot to 375°F (190°C).
  3. Whisk flour, baking powder, salt and garlic powder, then whisk in the cold beer until just smooth. Lumps are fine.
  4. Pat the fish dry, season with salt, dredge in plain flour, then dip in batter.
  5. Fry in small batches for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until deep golden. Drain on a rack, not paper towels, to keep it crisp.
  6. Warm the tortillas, add fish, cabbage, pico, a drizzle of crema and a squeeze of lime.
PrepCookServes
20 minutes15 minutes4 (12 tacos)

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