Published on January 06, 2023
By Office of Communication
On this episode of Arlington Eats, host Cynthia Lemus takes you to Taquería Saltillo, where the traditional Rosca de Reyes (Three Kings Cake) has a different taste this year. They switched the sweet bread and dry fruit for tortillas and meat to create the already popular Taco Rosca.
“People started to ask about year after year, now here in 2023 we are still making those Taco Roscas,” Flores said.
Juan Carlos Flores, owner of Taqueria Saltillo, created Taco Rosca and Torta Rosca back in 2015.
“In 2015 we did the biggest Taco Rosca in North Texas and since then we have created an event year after year.”
The symbolism of the “Rosca de Reyes” speaks of the biblical story of Mary and Joseph's flight to Egypt to protect the infant Jesus from the slaughter of the innocents. The shape of the bread symbolizes the infinite love of God. The dried fruit placed on top of the bread are jewels on the Three Kings’ crowns. The figure inside the Rosca represents baby Jesus when they were hiding him from King Herod.
“I remember since I was a kid on January sixth you were expecting a present from the Three Wise Kings, and I guess is a good tradition to bring to our next generation and our kids.”
Taqueria Saltillo has two locations, both in Arlington. One is in 2020 E. Pioneer Parkway and the second location is in 2300 S. Collins St. You can check out operating hours and learn more about the menu on the restaurant’s Facebook page.