Celebrate National Taco Day with authentic Mexican tacos from America's Taco Shop

When America Corrales first came to the U.S. from her native Mexico, her most precious possession was a collection of her mother's hand-written recipes.

For nine years, America shared them only with her friends and husband Terry Bortin. They would dream together about someday serving these home-cooked meals in a fast food Mexican restaurant of their own.

That dream became a reality in 2008, when America and Terry opened the first America's Taco Shop in Phoenix.

Locations:
7001 E First Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85251, located in the heart of downtown Scottsdale

735 E. University Drive
Tempe, Arizona 85281
480-751-6250

4447 N. 7th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85013
602-515-0856

2041 N. 7th Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85006
602-682-5627

America's Taco Shop

Here are some recipes from Thursday's show:

Carne Asada Tacos
 
·    White corn tortillas
·    Guacamole puree made with key lime juice
·    Chopped carne asada (grilled marinated skirt steak)
·    Caramelized onions
·    Chopped lettuce
Accompanied with salsa tatemada, limes, cucumbers and radishes.
 
 
 
Al Pastor Tacos
 
·    Lightly oiled white corn tortillas
·    Al pastor meat
·    Chopped cabbage
·    Tomato sauce (no Heat)
·    Chopped cilantro
·    Guacamole puree made with key lime juice
·    Grilled pineapple strips
 
Accompanied with green tomatillo salsa, limes, cucumbers and radishes.