A French tacos [note 1] (US: / ˈ t ɑː k oʊ s /, UK: / ˈ t æ k oʊ s /; French: tacos français, [takos fʁɑ̃sɛ], or commonly tacos [note 2]), Lyonese tacos (French: tacos lyonnais) or matelas [1] (French for "mattress"), is a fast food dish which usually consists of a flour tortilla grilled and folded around a filling of French fries ...

Feb 19, 2025 · A unique invention, the French taco has little in common with a traditional Mexican taco. Now a fast-food staple in France and beyond, this griddled meal can contain practically any filling, so long as it fits in a flour tortilla.

Apr 26, 2017 · Less like a taco and more like a pressed San Diego-style burrito, the French taco is stuffed with fries, a white creamy cheese sauce, a protein (choices include grilled chicken breast, nuggets, tenders, ground beef or sausage), an additional sauce (mustard, Tabasco, ketchup, mayonnaise, barbecue) and other ingredients (cheese, mushrooms ...

Jul 27, 2024 · French Tacos are a hearty, French-inspired fast food that can easily be made at home. The "tacos" are a cross between a burrito, a panini and a sandwich wrap but with a rich and creamy cheese sauce. It's a unique combination of protein, French fries, caramelized onions and more! Does versatility abound in this recipe? Mais oui! (But yes!)

Nov 13, 2019 · Also known as tacos lyonnais or matelas (“mattresses”), French tacos are something like burritos or calzones, consisting of a grilled flour tortilla stuffed with meat, cheese, and French fries, topped with their signature fromagère sauce.

Grab your wheat tortillas, today we're making French tacos! A finger-licking recipe that the whole family will love. Generously filled tacos with a mix of ground meat and homemade fries, all topped with an absolutely irresistible cheese sauce!

Apr 15, 2021 · If a real taco can be described as a corn tortilla loaded with fillings and sauce, the French tacos doesn't even meet this broad definition. It's meat, cheese, and condiments folded into a flour tortilla and then grilled.

Dec 8, 2023 · The so-called French taco is a concoction that doesn't look like a round handheld tortilla loaded with various meats or veggies—it's more akin to a quesadilla crossed a with shawarma wrap. It consists of a flour tortilla filled with meat, fries, condiments, and cheese sauce, then the entire thing is sealed shut and grilled to perfection.

Jul 29, 2022 · French Tacos or French Tacos are pressed tortillas filled with meat, french fries, and cheese. This sandwich, or panini-shaped taco, is served warm in the oven, toaster, or skillet. It is also known as "Lyon Tacos."

Oct 26, 2021 · A French Taco is a fast food dish which usually consists of a flour tortilla grilled and folded around a filling of French fries, cheese, and meat, the dish originated in Lyon in 2007 and is now a global phenomenon.