Nothing says Mexican food like a taco. Tacos are the flagship of the country, and no visit to Mexico is complete without trying at least a few different varieties. However, few people abroad know about tacos. That's because tacos aren't a dish, they're a way of life.

Mexicans rarely eat bread. The country's source of carbohydrates is tortillas. No Mexican table is complete without a ton of tacos, whether you're having breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Here's the thing: anything can be turned into a taco. From a pinch of salt to scrambled eggs, from zucchini flowers to hard-boiled eggs, put everything on a tortilla and you've got a taco. So what are the most popular types of tacos? Give you.

1. Taco Priest

Pastor is the king of tacos, especially in busy Mexico City. Usually served at noon and late at night, shepherd-style tortillas are cooked with marinated pork over an open fire on a vertical grill. Skilled burrito chefs slice the meat as it roasts, similar to a Middle Eastern shawarma.

Place meat on warm tortillas and top with chopped cilantro and chopped onions. Add lime and salsa and you're ready to roll. The secret behind these tacos is a complex marinade based on vinegar, pineapple juice, chili peppers and colorful achiote spices.

2. Canasta Tortillas

Every Mexican has a special place in their heart to eat canastas. Street vendors serve this treat in bicycle-mounted baskets; that's why they're called basket tacos.

Two bite-sized tacos come in plastic-wrapped baskets and let the trapped steam make them very soft. One basket holds up to 500 tacos and holds them tightly together. stuffing? While some vendors are more creative, you can always choose from mashed potatoes, refried beans, pressed pork rinds, mole or adobo. The best thing about basket tacos is that they are cheap and make a great lunch spot for workers and students.

3. Burritos

Tacos Dorados, literally golden tacos, are tacos. They often roll these tacos very thin and deep fry them until golden and crispy. While the fillings may vary, shredded chicken and pulled pork are typical. Sometimes called "flautas" or "flutes," these thin tortilla shells have the most exciting crunch and are even more delicious when topped with sour cream, shredded cheese, onions, cilantro, and salsa.

Taco dorados are greasy than regular tacos, but they're usually pretty light, so it's not uncommon to eat six. Even though the filling is the same as the taco, the taco can be different.

4. Asada Tacos

Grilling is a big deal in Mexico, especially on weekends when people are enjoying the outdoors and grilling some steaks. In Mexico, though, grilled meat isn't eaten with a fork - they make tacos with it.

Any imaginable roast can be made into a taco. Add guacamole, salsa, and lime juice, and you've got an authentic taste. "Asada" means grilled meat and "carne asada" means grilled meat; it's that easy.

What's your favorite taco? The examples above are just the tip of the iceberg, there are many more!