# Episode 11: What makes a good taco a great taco?

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Podcast: [In the Test Kitchen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-the-test-kitchen-7277837)
Published: 2026-07-16T07:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1706

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Tacos take all kinds of shapes and forms; crispy shelled tacos, tacos dipped in consommé, there’s even taco ingredients eaten over rice. It’s not just the shapes they take; what kind of meat is used, what ingredients you add to the taco have endless variations. Lan, Bryan, Nik and Lidey come together to discuss the qualities that make a good taco a great taco.  Recipes Mentioned: Crispy Tacos (Tacos Dorados) Quesabirria Tacos Okinawan Taco Rice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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