Are Tacos Sandwiches? Burning Question Answered By Superior Court

Are tacos sandwiches?

It's the burning question that has gripped our nation for time immemorial.

So hold on to your chips and salsa. Because we've got the answer: straight from the Indiana Superior Court.

Our long national nightmare is over.

Tacos are sandwiches.

It all started as a battle royale between restaurateur Martin Quintana and the Allen County Plan Commission.

The bone of contention?

Whether tacos and burritos can cozy up alongside your classic ham and cheese.

Talk about a food fight.

Quintana had dreams of turning a strip mall into a haven for Mexican-style sandwich lovers.

But alas, the Allen County Plan Commission stood in his way, citing a sneaky little agreement limiting the joint to “made-to-order or subway style sandwiches.”

Enter Judge Bobay, the hero (not the sub-sandwich kind) we didn’t know we needed. In a move that rocked the culinary world, he declared tacos and burritos as bona fide Mexican-style sandwiches.

“The Court agrees with Quintana that tacos and burritos are Mexican-style sandwiches, and the original Written Commitment does not restrict potential restaurants to only American cuisine-style sandwiches,” Bobay wrote Monday in the civil case.

Cue the mariachi band!

With his gavel of justice, Bobay ruled that the strip mall’s sandwich clause didn’t discriminate against our beloved tortilla-wrapped delights.

While Quintana’s Famous Taco is gearing up for its grand opening, there’s still a legal enchilada deal with. The commission’s denial of an amendment is hanging over their heads like a piñata.

Bobay didn’t throw shade at the plan commission. He made sure to dot his i’s and cross his t’s, leaving the door open for an appeal.

Anyway, now that tacos have sandwich status, we have another question:

Is a hot dog a sandwich?

Ah, the age-old debate that divides nations. While we’re at it, let’s throw pizza into the mix. Is it an open-faced sandwich or a whole different beast?

The sandwich saga continues.

Cinco de Mayo falls on a Friday in 2023. So what are the most popular Mexican beers and tequilas in Massachusetts?

Before we dive into the drinks, a quick word about Cinco de Mayo. The holiday, by definition, is celebrated in honor of Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza. It is not, as many believe it to be, Mexico's version of Independence Day. That's September 16th, the most important national holiday in Mexico. Believe it or not, Cinco de Mayo is much more popular and celebrated more widely in the United States than it is in Mexico.

Seeing as that's the case, the holiday has become more of a celebration of Mexican-American culture than anything else. And that's a beautiful thing. I had the privilege of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico for close to three years and the way the cultures of Mexico, New Mexico, and the various Native American cultures of that region blend together is a beautiful thing to behold. I love Mexican culture, I especially love Mexican food, and I'll certainly tip back a Mexican beer or sip a shot of Mexican tequila.

The crew at BetMassachusetts.com used Google Trends to analyze the top five highest-selling Mexican beer and Mexican tequila brands across the United States. What they ended up with was data showing which brands received the most interest over the last 12 months, state-by-state. I've taken their data and have shared with you the Top 5 Mexican beer choices and the Top 5 Mexican tequila choices here in the Commonwealth. Take a look and see if your favorites made the Top 5. Or, use the lists to inspire your Cinco de Mayo celebration. Just please, as always, drink responsibly. And tip your bartender.

Fun fact: they're no longer the No. 1 imported beer in America...

...because Modelo is now the No. 1 imported beer in America!

Shouts to my buddy Graz, as this is his preferred Mexican brewnani.

And shouts to my boy Punk Rock Steve, who would smash lime wedge right into the mouth of the can before quaffing these at Tacos El Charro in J.P.

I have a Pacifico long board. My kid rides it all the time.

No surprise that Patron tops the list.

If it's good enough for Steely Dan to work into a song, it's good enough for me.

This one's my favorite. The blanco, in particular.

Remember a few years back when Hornitos was suddenly EVERYWHERE?

Hey, Ray Liotta was their pitchman!