Our mom's family has a Spanish/French heritage and immigrated to the Mexico region as traders in the 1700's. When they arrived they married local Native Mexicans or Native Americans and have lived in the Mexico, Texas, New Mexico region since that time. As they lived in these areas, the foods that were traditional were adapted and taco salad is one that is a favorite in our house. We both started eating taco salad meat when we were babies, it was one of our first foods. We now enjoy it whenever we feel like having comfort food. Sometimes we add guacamole, olives or other vegetables if we are in the mood. Taco salad is not a classic Mexican dish but in our house it is part of our Mexican American heritage.