I hear you asking, “How is this different from a taco?” Great question—and no, it’s not a taco. A taco is folded, a sope is flat (well, boat-shaped). A taco uses a thin tortilla; a sope uses a much thicker masa base. Also, sopes are typically topped like a pizza, not folded like a sandwich. You eat them with a fork, or if you’re in a hurry, you pick up the whole boat and take a savage bite. No judgment here.
Another cousin? The huarache, which is shaped like a sandal (hence the name). Sopes are usually round and smaller, while huaraches are longer and oval. But honestly? Both are delicious vessels for toppings. Why choose?
