Featured in The New Yorker Travel + Leisure Financial Times Condé Nast Traveller
Waitrose Weekend National Geographic Traveller and Olive Acclaimed Mexican chef Enrique
Olvera presents the ultimate insider's guide to preparing and enjoying authentic tacos Enrique
Olvera is known for the sophisticated Mexican cuisine he serves at his globally renowned
restaurants including the iconic Pujol in Mexico City. However his true passion is the
everyday taco which he regards as the most 'democratic' of foods. In Sunny Days Taco Nights
Olvera presents an in-depth exploration of the taco's history and many different styles
ingredients and accompaniments and much more. Equal parts culinary history and cookbook the
book features 100 recipes designed for home cooks arranged into two main chapters: Classics
which features street tacos and Originals which explores Olvera's contemporary reinventions
of well-known originals. Classic recipes include Fish Tacos from northwest Mexico Chicharron
Tacos from Monterrey Chorizo Tacos with spinach and Steak Tacos common at street vendor
tricycles in Mexico City. Contemporary reinventions include Brussels Sprouts Tacos with spicy
peanut butter Ceviche Tacos Pork Belly Tacos with smoked beans and Eggs & Green Bean Tacos
inspired by Olvera's childhood breakfasts. Visually stunning with vivid food photography and a
palette inspired by native corn in Mexico Sunny Days Taco Nights is the definitive book on
one of the world's most beloved foods.
