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When you think about tacos, do you imagine a crunchy shell loaded with grated cheese, sour cream, shredded lettuce, and so on?<\/p>\n

Your preference may be exactly that. But, if you travel to Mexico, you would never find a version like the one mentioned above. In Mexico (and I don’t mean at an all-inclusive buffet but an authentic spot), we order tacos for snacks and light meals when we are on vacation. The tortilla is always made with a corn flour which gives the wrapping a distinctive taste. Typically tortillas are eaten like flatbread to mop up what is on your plate but are also stuffed with a variety of fillings.<\/p>\n

Our family prefers shrimp or fish tacos but we also enjoy fillings like shredded chicken, al pastor (pork and pineapple sliced off a spit) and even chorizo sausage. If you are lucky, you may find a convenient spot that will serve three tacos for $5 (U.S.). We consider the discovery of these places a significant one. There is a singular restaurant in Winnipeg where you can find this style of fare. They are called BMC Market – Taqueria at 722 Osborne St. The façade of their building is an electric blue, similar to the vibrant building colours you will find in Mexico.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Kathryne Grisim\nThe taco trio from BMC Market - Taqueria.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n

Upon entering the restaurant, you go directly to the kitchen window where you make your selection and pay for your snack or lunch. They have a taco trio for $5 and another for $7. I ordered the $5 trio itemized above. This is a significant bargain, as we pay the same amount but in U.S. funds in Mexico. Mind you, some little places will also throw in a beer for that price.<\/p>\n

At BMC Market the only garnishes you will find will be cilantro and some chopped white onion, and this too is genuine fare.  There will also be a bit of lime for you to squeeze fresh juice over the tacos and a salsa which can be ordered, mild, medium or hot. Unless you eat spicy fare regularly, I would warn you against the hot. All the fillings I sampled were carefully prepared, void of fat and absolutely delicious.<\/p>\n

Kathryne Grisim is a local food and travel writer and blogger: foodmusings.ca. She believes food = love.
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