Puffy tacos have Texan roots but were created in Southern California
14Many Texans rave about the puffy taco, a crunchy taco with a puffed-up shell. But what few Texans know is that this popular dish was first introduced by San Antonio natives in Southern California, then brought back to Texas.
"We had the name trademarked, 'Puffy Taco'," said Gloria Lopez, co-founder of Arturo's Puffy Taco in Whittier California. "My husband's grandmother started making them at home and that's where they got the idea.
Arturo Lopez, the original owner who has passed away, then shared the idea and the business with these two brothers in San Antonio, Texas.
"My dad had a restaurant without a menu. He was the taking menu. He told everyone just give them that CV, 'puffy taco, puffy taco,' and little by little, word of mouth every day, it just keeps getting bigger and bigger," said John Lopez co-owner.
"A lot of people, they can't believe the taste," said Gloria. "And people, they're surprised that we're from Texas and hadn't heard of us, especially the Texans."
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