On: In praise of mass-market American tacos

[not2b]

Except that corn tortillas and enchiladas predate Cortez, going back to the Mayans and before, perhaps 2000 years.

[Maursault → not2b]

Don't forget the tamale. The origin of the tamale dates back 7k - 11k years. They were eaten by the Aztec and Maya civilizations and previously as well by the Olmec and Toltec. And tamales were sacred, food of the gods. I've always loved tamales. They're a treat and good for you, too.

[thaumasiotes → Maursault]

> Don't forget the tamale. The origin of the tamale dates back 7k - 11k years.

This doesn't sound like a claim for which there could be good evidence.