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One thing that's important to note when considering tacos is that there are different styles of tacos, all of which diverged in the states in which there was a large influx of Mexican immigrants. Of the American tacos, there are two major styles: Tex-Mex, and California Mexican.
Seven Lives serves up California Mexican tacos - a style of taco that emerged from the bountiful amounts of seafood surrounding the state. Remember: Mexico is not a country that is known for their seafood, and the most populous city in the country, Mexico City, is smack-dab in the middle of the country - meaning that access to good, fresh seafood is limited.
American tacos are different from the traditional Mexican tacos, but that does not make them any better or worse. In my opinion, this fusion of styles is one of the things that make food culture so wonderful. Dissemination of ingredients and techniques native to areas new to immigrants can create fantastic new ideas, and has been directly responsible for some of the greatest food innovations in history.
To me, the most important ingredient in a taco is the salsa. My favourite thing about Mexican cuisine are the complex spices, which often complement the seemingly simple dishes. Seven Lives has quite possibly the best salsa that I have had in Toronto. Had the spiciest one, and there was certainly a kick. Tried the Adobada and Baja Fish, both of which were absolutely fantastic.
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