"As Martinez mentioned, a white onion is much better suited to a taco than a yellow one. A taco tends to have a spicy, savory taste rather than a sweet one, and a yellow onion's sweet taste can detract from this. White onions will add that signature crunch while not overpowering the taste of the meat, spices, and other toppings piled onto your meal. This is why, while yellow onions are the most popular in America, white onions are the most popular in Mexico."
"They're the most popular variety in the country because they are sweet and flavorful, which makes them perfect for tons of different dishes. However, Martinez, who authored a cookbook on Mexican cuisine titled "Mi Cocina," says that a taco is not one of them. "A lot of Americans use yellow onions in cooking, which tend to be sweeter when cooked and more complex when raw," Martinez tells Tasting Table. "White onions have a cleaner, simpler flavor, and I just think they're better on tacos.""
Yellow onions are the most popular variety in the United States because they are sweet and flavorful, making them suitable for many dishes. Tacos typically have a spicy, savory profile, and a yellow onion's sweetness can detract from those flavors. White onions have a cleaner, simpler flavor and offer a crisp crunch that complements meat, spices, and other toppings without overpowering them. Chopped white onion is widely used in Mexico as the classic taco onion. Pickled red onions provide a tangy alternative for additional flavor contrast. Choosing the appropriate onion balances texture, acidity, and traditional taco flavors.
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