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Stories from the Zócalo Table
Recipes, traditions, and moments from Midtown’s favorite Mexican kitchen, shared by the family that’s been welcoming Atlanta since 1995.
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Birria Taco Obsession: Why One Bite is Never Enough
September 3, 2025
While birria has been a beloved regional specialty for centuries, birria tacos exploded onto the international food scene in recent years, particularly through social media. Those videos of cheese stretching as someone pulls apart a crispy birria taco, or the moment when the taco gets dunked into the consommé, have made birria tacos one of []

The Best Toppings for Tacos According to Our Abuela’s Kitchen
August 29, 2025
Clearly, when you prepare a taco, each ingredient plays its part to achieve a great result. After years of perfecting our craft, we’ve learned that the filling isn’t all that matters, but choosing the best toppings for tacos is also key. So let’s discuss today which are the best taco toppings, for once and for []

Are Burritos Mexican? The Truth Behind Your Favorite Wrap
August 8, 2025
“Are burritos Mexican?” We get this question more than you might think, and today we’re going to answer it right here! Please pull up a chair, grab a horchata, and let’s settle the debate once and for all about whether is burrito mexican or not.. The Great Burrito Mystery: Where was the burrito invented? So, []

Birria Pizza: Mexico’s Gift to Pizza Lovers
July 24, 2025
Lately, our incredible birria pizza has been setting taste buds on fire and social media feeds ablaze. To make this dish, we’ve taken the beloved Mexican tradition of birria and given it an Italian twist that’ll make your mouth water just thinking about it. Today, you’ll discover birria pizza, your new obsession! First of All: []

How to Make Perfect Tacos the Mexican Way: Tips from Zócalo’s Kitchen
July 3, 2025
There’s something magical about tacos, the way their flavors, textures, and aromas come together to tell a story with every bite. At Zócalo, we’ve spent years perfecting this art form, and today we’re excited to share some insights about how to make perfect tacos with the authentic soul of México. It All Starts with the Tortilla []

Why Quesabirria Has Everyone Obsessed (And Rightfully So)
June 12, 2025
You’re scrolling through social media and suddenly you see it, a golden, crispy tortilla being dipped into a rich, dark broth, the cheese stretching like a delicious bridge between the quesadilla and the bowl. You can’t help but wonder what exactly this wonderful creation is that has everyone talking. Well, welcome to the wonderful world of []

