Happy Taco Day!

October 4th is Taco Day, and what better way to celebrate than by taking an elaborate look into what makes tacos so special, statistics about restaurants who offer them, and some special equipment that you may need to get the job done. The point is, Mexican restaurants make up 9% of all restaurants in the US, so you don’t need to go far to find a place serving up tacos. Fast Fix LLC has all of the fun things you never knew you needed to know about tacos!


Fun Facts About Tacos


The Biggest Taco
Curious about the biggest taco ever? It was constructed on November 20th, 2011 in Queretaro, Mexico. It was 246 feet long and was made with carnitas as the filling.

The First Taco Truck
It’s not hard to find a good taco truck nowadays, at least not in larger cities. However, the very first taco truck originated in New York in 1966. The truck didn’t have a full kitchen, but it was used for catering.

How Many Tacos Are Consumed?


  • Did you know that Americans eat over 4 BILLION tacos each year?!
  • Taco Bell was First-Called Taco Tia and Sold Hot Dogs and Burgers Too
  • Ensenada, Mexico Is Said To Be the Birth Place of the Fish Taco
  • Singer Chava Flores Once Wrote a Song About Tacos Called "La Taquiza”
  • Taco Bell's Founder Invented the Preformed U-Shaped Crispy Taco Shell
  • Women Called the Chili Queens Sold Tacos In the US as Early as 1905
  • In 1979 a Woman Named Maris Bustamante Patented the Taco
  • 1/2 the U.S. Population Eats Taco Bell at Least Once a Month

Shocking Stats About Mexican Restaurants in the US


  • The total revenue in 2019 from Mexican restaurants was 60 BILLION.
  • There are over 57,000 Mexican restaurants in the US.

Equipment Needed to Make the BEST Tacos

If you are thinking about starting a restaurant that boasts of having the best tacos around, you’ll want to start by having the best equipment around. At Fast Fix LLC, we can get you hooked up with the best commercial restaurant equipment in Mid-Missouri. Here are a few things you’ll want to consider having on hand.

Tortilla Warmers

These are the covered bowls that you commonly see what you order tacos. They come in a variety of sizes and are used for a few different purposes. Some can be used to serve up tortillas to guests, others are used for keeping larger stacks warm in the kitchen.

Veggie Slicers

Examples would include tomato slicers and onion dicers. These are special commercial slicers that will help cut down on your prep time and create a more efficient kitchen. An avocado slicer could also be invaluable because avocados are so challenging to prepare in advance.


Tortilla Press

Are you going to be adventurous and make your tortillas in-house? You are going to want a really good tortilla press in your commercial kitchen. It’s made from heavy-duty aluminum, and the simple operation delivers even tortillas that aren’t perfectly round, which can have a handmade look.

Lime Juicer

Many Mexican dishes are going to have a hint of lime - and fresh is always best.

Taco Racks

Hard-shell tacos consistently prove to be challenging because keeping them upright can be nearly impossible. Unless you have a taco rack! The sleek and stainless steel taco rack has a contemporary look that can be both unique and practical. These are great for serving tacos but are extraordinarily helpful in the kitchen as well.


What Are You Craving?

The answer is tacos - it’s always tacos - but especially today on this wonderful Taco Day. Ready to start up your brand new taco restaurant in Mid-Missouri? Or perhaps you already have a restaurant, but you want to spread your menu out to something special … like tacos! Fast Fix LLC is here for all of your new equipment needs, but also for your commercial kitchen equipment maintenance in Mid-Missouri as well. If you notice that your stovetop or refrigerator isn’t working properly, give us a call. We are FAST, and one call does it all.

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Fast Fix LLC. Restaurant Services
3362 State Road JJ
Kingdom City, MO 65262

Columbia: 573-544-0456
St. Louis: 636-327-8349


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