Today is National Taco Day
Ole!!!
It's also World Card-Making Day
Believe it or not, we found a video about making a 3D taco card!
The video is very detailed and a little long (okay, very long),
so it's best watched while making tacos.
If you'd prefer to acquire your tacos from your favorite Mexican food eatery and don't have time for the video, here are some quick stats regarding tacos:
Americans consume a massive quantity of tacos annually, with around 4.5 billion tacos eaten each year. This translates to roughly 120,000 elephants or 6,750 blue whales in terms of weight. Tacos are a popular dish, with many Americans (59.2%) enjoying them at least once a month. Add to that, tacos are favored over other Mexican dishes by a significant margin, with 43.8% of Americans preferring them over burritos and other options, according to a survey by Gurney's Seed.
- Annual Consumption: 4.5 billion tacos are consumed annually in the United States.
- Popularity: Tacos are a favorite Mexican dish, with 43.8% of Americans preferring them over other Mexican dishes, according to Gurney's Seed.
- Consumption Frequency: 59.2% of Americans eat tacos at least once a month.
- Typical Serving Size: On average, Americans eat 2-3 tacos per sitting.
- Soft vs. Hard Shell: Soft shell tacos are preferred by 64% of Americans.
- Home vs. Away: 72% of tacos are consumed at home.
- Global Market Growth: The global taco market is projected to grow at a rate of 4.76% annually.
- Taco Bell's Market Share: Taco Bell holds a 32% market share in the U.S. taco market.
- Taco Bell's Popularity: Taco Bell has served over 2 billion tacos, according to National Day Archives.
- Mexican Food Consumption: Over 234 million Americans incorporated Mexican food and ingredients into their diets in 2020.
- Mexican Restaurant Revenue: Mexican limited-service restaurants in the U.S. generated over $15 billion in revenue in 2020.
Click on the image below for 10 Fun Facts about tacos from TwistedTaco.com
