Read this: The mouthwatering history of the Choco Taco
The Choco Taco is a wonderful beast of a treat. Thanks to its chewy shell it feels somehow more substantial than the average ice cream truck offering. It’s a meal unto itself. In honor of this delightful creation—which has been around since 1983—Eater has published an account of its origin. The man behind the dessert is one Alan Drazen, who was working in management at ice cream company Jack & Jill when he conceived of the Choco Taco. According to Eater, Drazen likes to say it came to him as “mirage” when he was in Mexico, but really the backstory is a little less fantastical. Drazen was simply pondering new products for his employer when he came up with the idea.