Would You Eat This Chapulines Taco?

August 12, 2008

On a recent dining adventure, Joe at Serious Eats passed up the carnitas tacos in favor of a taco filled with chapulines, a variety of grasshopper that is a prized delicacy in Oaxacan Mexican cuisine. As long as I didn't think about where it came from, the sensual description of the chapulines as "crunchy, nutty, and slightly salty" had me craving one! Are you grossed out by the thought of eating an insect with a crunchy exoskeleton, or does this delicacy appeal to you, too?

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34 Comments

nmac18 4 years 39 weeks

While my cat could probably eat this, I definitely would not.

Xandara 4 years 40 weeks

DO NOT WANT!

Xandara 4 years 40 weeks

DO NOT WANT!

stephsharer 4 years 40 weeks

i've actually had this taco at jose andres restaurant oyamel.

hannahsnow 4 years 40 weeks

I've had them before, but I don't think I could stomach a whole taco full.

linds1019 4 years 40 weeks

That makes me want to throw up...totally gross.

gelita 4 years 40 weeks

ohhh my god!!!!!!!! i'm drolling!!!!!!!! i haven't had a chapulin in weeks!!!!!!!!! i eat them alone or with a little lemonand what about putting some in a delicious tlayuda?????

gelita 4 years 40 weeks

ohhh my god!!!!!!!! i'm drolling!!!!!!!! i haven't had a chapulin in weeks!!!!!!!!! i eat them alone or with a little lemon and what about putting some in a delicious tlayuda?????

designergirl 4 years 40 weeks

I've had these- not bad, not great, either. Just crunchy.

peachkellipop 4 years 40 weeks

how exciting! i was the 100th vote! i'd try them if i wasn't the only one. someone else would probably have to try it first!

L0neLyHeArT 4 years 40 weeks

I'll try them.

L0neLyHeArT 4 years 40 weeks

I'll try them.

mckena 4 years 40 weeks

NO! even LOOKING at bugs makes me grossed out.

gabiushka 4 years 40 weeks

I've had them as well, and think they are a better source of protein than beef or pork. They taste very good.

WineUnleashed 4 years 40 weeks

I actually have had chapuline Enchiladas down in Oaxaca. There are different size grasshoppers that range in size from Saffron to huge 6 inch ones. I had the nice dainty ones. They are sautéed in chile and garlic so that is basically what they tasted like. Crunchy... this was the only reminder I was eating an insect. I recommend lots of Tequila! Cheers, Angela

WineUnleashed 4 years 40 weeks

lolococo 4 years 40 weeks

No way!! Sick!

lolococo 4 years 40 weeks

No way!! Sick!

ilanac13 4 years 40 weeks

thank goodness i'm a vegetarian so it's not hard for me to answer that - but i think that it wouldn't eat it anyway! i'm not into the whole eating bugs thing - it's just not my cup of tea.