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Taco Stands

Doña de Mallorca and a new acquaintance sitting in front of Hilda’s Taco Stand in Turtle Bay. There must be more than 10,000 such stands in Mexico.

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One of the great culinary and social aspects of cruising Mexico are the taco stands and carts, found from the smallest villages to street corners in the biggest cities. Not only are they often the place to get delicious and inexpensive treats — sometimes as late as 3 a.m. on a warm Mexican night — they are a great place to make friends, with either the vendors, who are usually gregarious, or other diners sitting or standing with you.

The accompanying photo is of Hilda’s taco stand just up from the beer depository in Turtle Bay. The company was wonderful and the food was good, although not great. Is there a good taco stand where you’re cruising? If so, we’d love for you to email a photo and tell us a little about it. Gracias.

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