"Gringas" are a typical Mexican dish consisting of flour tortillas filled with al pastor, cheese, and pineapple, similar to a quesadilla in their preparation. It is believed that the name comes from the feminine variant of 'gringo,' associated with flour tortillas, which are more popular in northern Mexico than corn tortillas. This preparation, which has similarities with northern tacos and burritos, also bears resemblance to the Arab tacos of Puebla.
The taquería "El Fogoncito" in Mexico City claims to be the "creators of gringas in Mexico." The legend behind the creation of this dish tells that two American students, Jennifer and Sharon Smith, first ordered a portion of al pastor with cheese inside flour tortillas in this taquería in the 1970s.
León Larregui, a well-known singer, has proposed renaming "gringas" as part of a reaction to the tariffs imposed by the United States on Mexican products. Additionally, in response to this situation, he suggests boycotting American products, such as Coca-Cola. On social media, he has joined the idea of imposing a tax on those who order "gringas" in taquerías as a retaliatory measure, proposing actions beyond the culinary realm in light of the tense trade situation between Mexico and the United States.
