Street Cart · Fried Rolled Tortilla
Tacos Ticos
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Despite the name, they share almost nothing with Mexican tacos — the tortilla is rolled around the filling and deep-fried, then topped with ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise rather than salsa.
A corn tortilla is rolled tightly around seasoned ground meat or chicken, deep-fried until crisp, and topped with shredded cabbage, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise. Street carts throughout downtown San José sell them as a late-night snack.
Why it's made this way: The dish evolved independently in Costa Rica's capital street-cart scene, taking the name 'taco' but developing its own distinct condiments and frying method local to San José.
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