Two-time James Beard winner José Ralat has the distinction of being the only known taco editor in the U.S., serving up knowledge and opinions for Texas Monthly about tacos all over the state. His 2020 book was the authority on the subject of American tacos, seeking out the history of all varieties to be found since we started expounding on Mexico’s idea. Now the taco king has revised and expanded this historical document, and the new edition is celebrated via a convo with the author and Fiore Tedesco, award-winning chef of L’Oca d’Oro. – Kat McNevins