
Taco Technique
Pico de Gallo for Tacos: A Measured Recipe
For taco-ready pico de gallo, dice 1 1/2 pounds of firm tomatoes and drain them for 10 minutes.
A good taco begins before the filling reaches the tortilla. These guides focus on heat, moisture, timing, and assembly—the quiet details separating a flexible tortilla from a crunchy little envelope of regret.

For taco-ready pico de gallo, dice 1 1/2 pounds of firm tomatoes and drain them for 10 minutes.

Toss thinly sliced red onion with a measured vinegar dressing, then let it develop in the refrigerator before serving a little on each taco.

Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 20 to 30 seconds per side, then stack them immediately inside a folded clean towel or…