Is A Taco A Sandwich?

The question of whether a taco is a sandwich is a matter of debate and largely depends on how one defines a sandwich. If the hinge makes it a no, then the debate is over. However…

Traditionally, a sandwich is defined as a food item consisting of one or more types of food, such as vegetables, meats, or cheeses, placed on or between slices of bread. By this definition, a taco would not be considered a sandwich since it does not use bread as its base.

However, some broader definitions of a sandwich include any food item that consists of two or more pieces of bread or a bread-like substance with a filling. By this definition, a taco could be considered a type of sandwich since it consists of a filling (such as meat, cheese, lettuce, and salsa) placed within a folded or rolled flatbread (such as a tortilla).

Ultimately, whether a taco is considered a sandwich or not may depend on how one chooses to define the term "sandwich."

Earl Of Sandwich

John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, is credited with popularizing the sandwich in the 18th century, but he did not invent it. The concept of putting meat or other fillings between bread or a similar starch has been around for centuries, and various cultures have their own versions of the sandwich.

Legend has it that the Earl of Sandwich was a notorious gambler who didn't want to leave the gaming table to eat, so he asked his servants to bring him some meat between two slices of bread, allowing him to eat with one hand and continue playing cards with the other. This simple and convenient meal caught on and became popular among his friends and acquaintances, eventually spreading throughout England and beyond.

While the Earl of Sandwich did not invent the sandwich, he certainly helped to popularize it and give it the name that we still use today.

Based on Montagu’s desire for finger food, he might have considered a taco a sandwich.