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Why tacos are as 'American' as apple pie | Code Switch

The hunger for Mexican food in the U.S. is longstanding — from the conquistadors' love affair with chocolate, to the classic San Francisco burrito.

This week, we're exploring the history of Mexican food in the United States, and asking what it takes for a cuisine to become quintessentially "American."

This video was originally published on YouTube on: 05/28/2025