Sunny Days, Taco Nights: A Cookbook

Why It Made The List A taco book that actually feels like an insider’s guide, not a themed weeknight gimmick. Enrique Olvera, with taco-obsessed critic Alonso Ruvalcaba, digs into the history and styles first, then delivers 100 recipes built for home cooks, split between street-style Classics and more playful Originals. The range is properly wide, from fish tacos and chicharrón to brussels sprout tacos with spicy peanut butter, ceviche tacos, and eggs with green beans inspired by Olvera’s childhood breakfasts. The photography by Araceli Paz is vivid and generous, and the whole thing has been picked up everywhere from The New Yorker to the Financial Times. Best for taco obsessives and confident home cooks who like cooking with context. More on PHAIDON