A VISUAL FEAST FOR TACO & BURRITO LOVERS
Cook like a pro, read it like a comic — the ultimate kitchen experience starts here. Step-by-step illustrations walk you through every recipe in an immersive, fun, and intuitive format, like no other cookbook.
"This book brings Mexican food alive in a way no other book does.
From poignant history to lively background for each regional taco and burrito, this book offers the real deal."
— Rick Bayless, Award-winning chef & host of Mexico: One Plate at a Time
FUN IN THE KITCHEN STARTS HERE
COMIC BOOK FORMAT
Step-by-step illustrations for every recipe
HUNDREDS OF AUTHENTIC RECIPES
Tacos, salsas, rice, burritos, and more.
FUN AND RICH HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Expert-led cultural and food heritage
ENGAGING STORYTELLING
Vivid illustrated pages with tons of information
This innovative comic book format makes cooking immersive, intuitive, and fun, from classic Tacos al Pastor and Mission-Style Burritos to tons of delicious salsas and condiments.
With dedicated sections featuring engaging culinary storytelling, this book is as much a pleasure to read as it is to cook from. It empowers cooks at any level to master the magic of Mexican food, one taco or burrito at a time.
"This book is an authoritative guide to the vast world of Mexico's favorite food, explained to the reader as only a native of Mexico City could explain it."
— James Oseland, Top Chef Masters judge and editor of World Food Books
Meet the Team
Author
MAURICIO VELÁZQUEZ DE LEÓN
Mauricio has been working in food and book publishing for more than 25 years. His food writing has appeared in Saveur, Escala, and Gourmet, and he has
worked on four Lonely Planet guides
and books. He is the founder of duopress and lives thousands of miles from his favorite taquería.
Co-Author
LIZ SAUNDERS
Liz is a freelance writer and editor. She lives in Austin, TX, with her husband and their rescue pup.
Illustrator
FRANCESCO GALLO
Francesco is an illustrator and graphic designer. He currently lives in Turin, Italy, where he works on both fiction and nonfiction illustrations. He is quickly becoming a taco expert.