Okinawa｜TACO RICE Okinawa's own "Mexican cuisine" has become a local delicacy

Speaking of TACO, many people will think of Mexico. This national snack can be traced back to before the Spaniards came to Mexico. At that time, the indigenous people had already eaten it with small fish. Today, TACO is not only a part of Mexican food culture, but has also become popular in the United States. TACO BELL is also a profitable chain brand. Back to TACO RICE, we have to talk about the US military stationed in Okinawa for a period of time after World War II. In 1984, in order to satisfy the US military's longing for the taste of home, the restaurant owner in Kinmu Town replaced the ingredients with easily available rice. Unexpectedly, it became very popular and has now become a popular culture in Okinawa. We came to this Pico Canteen, which is a very famous TACORICE restaurant near Shuri Castle. The owner converted a traditional old apartment into a canteen. The space is not big, with only a dozen seats, but it has become a favorite pilgrimage site for local people and tourists. Spiced meat, shredded lettuce, corn chips, mayonnaise, rice and hot sauce. It tastes like a taco at first, but the more you chew it, the more different it becomes, as the sweetness and texture of the rice are released. There is also a nostalgic pudding made by the owner himself, and it seems that you can feel the historical changes of Okinawa while dining. 📍Address: 〒903-0806 17, 3-chome, Shuri Tiracho, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture 🚗One minute walk from Okinawa Monorail Shuri Station #Okinawa Travel