Big Food Bucket List Season 2 Episode 8 You Taco to Me?

The show Big Food Bucket List is a culinary travel and adventure show that takes viewers on a journey across America in search of the most delicious and unique food the country has to offer. Hosted by food enthusiast and blogger, John Catucci, the show's second season continues to explore exciting and out-of-the-box food experiences from coast to coast. In the eighth episode of the season, titled "You Taco to Me?", John dives into the world of tacos, searching for the most incredible, creative, and mouthwatering taco creations out there.

John begins his journey in San Diego, California, where he meets up with a local chef who owns a taco stand that specializes in Baja-style fish tacos. John learns about the history and unique flavors of Baja style cooking and helps the chef prepare and fry his signature crispy fish tacos. Next, John travels to Austin, Texas, where he visits a food truck that serves breakfast tacos all day long. The truck's owner discusses the importance of breakfast tacos in Texas culture and shows John how to make a classic breakfast taco that Texans know and love.

From there, John takes a short trip to Houston, Texas to visit a restaurant that is known for their massive, six-pound taco called "The Taco Gigante". John sees the monster taco for himself, and with the help of a few brave diners, attempts to take down the giant taco.

After all that savory deliciousness, John takes a quick trip to Washington D.C. to try a unique and trendy dessert taco at a local restaurant. He then travels to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he meets a Native American chef who creates creative fusion tacos that incorporate traditional Native American ingredients and cooking techniques. John learns about the importance of food as a cultural connector and tries some exciting and unconventional flavor combinations.

Finally, John heads to Memphis, Tennessee, where he visits a chef who serves up delicious and innovative barbecue tacos. John learns about the balance of flavors in barbecue meats and the art of smoking meats to perfection. He gets to try a variety of mouth-watering barbecue tacos, each with their own signature twist.

Throughout his taco adventure, John not only discovers delicious new flavors and creative techniques but also gets to meet some of the talented and passionate chefs behind these culinary creations. The episode highlights the diverse food culture in America and how taco creations can blend with various ingredients and cooking styles while retaining their essence.

By the end of the episode, John has tried numerous types of scrumptious tacos and found a new appreciation for the iconic dish as he realizes that tacos offer a fresh and fun escape from classic culinary preparations.