I’ve got to admit, I’m not a fan of tacos. This revelation often surprises my coworkers and friends, as tacos are quite popular. In fact, they have a dedicated day called Taco Tuesday which, due to its catchy name, has become a weekly celebration. However, for me, it’s more of a dreaded occasion as I’m constantly bombarded with taco offers. Let me explain my aversion to tacos so you can understand my perspective.

It’s not that I dislike the ingredients of tacos; I enjoy tortillas, seasoned meat, lettuce, tomato, salsa, and even occasionally onion and cilantro. The taste of a generic Taco Bell taco isn’t terrible either. My issue lies in the messiness of eating tacos. I simply don’t enjoy consuming messy food.

Just this week, I visited an authentic Mexican restaurant to try their tacos - something out of character for me, but I like challenging my own preferences. The experience only reaffirmed my dislike for messy tacos. The meat was tasty but drenched in seasoning sauce, causing it to spill all over my plate and soak the tortilla. My hands were covered in taco sauce and the cheese and lettuce fell out everywhere. Watching Berta place a napkin on her plate to absorb the meat juices only intensified my distaste for the whole ordeal.

So even though I appreciate the flavors and ingredients of tacos, their inherent messiness makes them an experience I’d rather avoid.