How Middle-Income Areas Redefine the Street Food Scene
Findings from Arizona State's Chavez reveal Mexico City's street food hub is in middle-income areas, challenging norms. Tacos mingle with prosperity, as research uncovers a culinary odyssey with health implications. A global taste-test awaits in Phoenix and Navajo.
In a city known for its vibrant culture, rich history, and spicy cuisine, the bustling streets of Mexico City have more to offer than just colorful murals and mariachi music. A recent study conducted by the adventurous Professor Jose-Benito Rosales Chavez from Arizona State University has uncovered some spicy revelations about the street food scene in the Mexican capital.
Contrary to popular belief, these culinary havens aren't just scattered in low-income neighborhoods. Professor Rosales Chavez, armed with a taco in one hand and a notepad in the other, embarked on a gastronomic journey through the streets of Mexico City. His findings, presented in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, have given us a taste of the city's eclectic street food landscape.
