The Breakfast Taco Brouhaha: A Culture War in a Bread Bowl The recent controversy over US Senate candidate James Talarico's breakfast taco order has sparked a frenzy of mockery and outrage, followed by a spirited defense from supporters across Texas.
At its core, the controversy is less about Talarico's culinary choice than it is a reflection of the deep seated cultural divisions within the Lone Star State.
The episode began when Governor Greg Abbott pounced on Talarico's decision to order a humble "potato, egg and cheese" at Taco Joint in Austin.