Sunny Days, Taco Nights, 9781838669881
Paperback
Explore authentic and innovative tacos in this Mexican food bible.

Sunny Days, Taco Nights

a cookbook

$56.01

  • Paperback

    224 pages

  • Release Date

    27 May 2025

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Summary

Sunny Days, Taco Nights: The Ultimate Taco Cookbook

Enrique Olvera, the celebrated chef behind Pujol, shares his passion for the taco, “the most democratic of foods,” in Sunny Days, Taco Nights. This book is part culinary history, part cookbook, offering an in-depth exploration of the taco’s rich heritage and diverse styles.

Discover 100 recipes designed for home cooks, divided into two enticing sections:

  • Classics: Dive into authent…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781838669881
ISBN-10:1838669884
Author:Enrique Olvera, Alonso Ruvalcaba
Publisher:Phaidon Press Ltd
Imprint:Phaidon Press Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:224
Release Date:27 May 2025
Weight:862g
Dimensions:270mm x 205mm x 21mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

‘Visually beautiful, with a cover evoking Mexican corn, this book is a gem for fans of authentic and contemporary cuisine.’ – PEOPLE en Español

‘A vibrant, deeply personal collection of taco recipes rooted in seasonality, memory, and home cooking.’ – Off the Pass

‘From smoky al pastor to nostalgic corn and chile, Olvera’s taco philosophy blends tradition, creativity, and practical advice for home cooks everywhere.’ – Fine Dining Lovers

‘[One] of the best new cookbooks for industry pros.’ – Plate Magazine‘Savor summer with [this] new cookbook.’ – ASPIRE Design and Home‘If Dad is always waxing poetic on the joys of Taco Tuesday, he will love this book.’ – InsideHook‘Beautiful photographs of each taco by Araceli Paz are highlights of the cookbook.’ – El Restaurante‘Succulent recipes for home cooks.’ – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette‘The chef-owner of Mexico City’s Pujol goes deep on the traditional Mexican dish, showcasing its versatility in recipes ranging from steak tacos to brussels sprouts tacos with spicy peanut butter.’ – Publishers Weekly

About The Author

Enrique Olvera

Enrique Olvera is Mexico s leading chef and beloved globally by diners, foodies, book buyers, and the chef community. His Mexico City restaurant Pujol has been ranked for many years on the World s 50 Best Restaurants list. He also has several restaurants in Mexico and the United States (Cosme, Atla, Esse Taco, and Damian). He has appeared on Netflix s Chef s Table and Ugly Delicious. In 2022, he received the lifetime achievement award from the Culinary Institute of America. He is the author of Mexico from the Inside Out (2015) and Tu Casa Mi Casa (2019), also published in English and Spanish by Phaidon.

Alonso Ruvalcaba is a taco-obsessed Mexican food critic, who has written about tacos for major publications, including the Los Angeles Times, Bon Appetit, and Vice.

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