What is the name of the taco filled with spicy pork sausage?

The taco filled with spicy pork sausage is called a taco de chorizo, or tacos de chorizo in the plural. In Mexican cooking, the filling is usually fresh chorizo that is cooked and crumbled before it is placed in a tortilla.

Mexican chorizo developed from Iberian sausage traditions but became a distinct fresh, highly seasoned product. It is commonly made with ground pork, vinegar, chile peppers, garlic, and spices. Unlike Spanish chorizo, which is often cured, smoked, and firm enough to slice, Mexican chorizo generally must be cooked before eating.

At taco stands, the sausage is usually removed from its casing, fried on a griddle, and broken into small pieces. It may be served with onion, cilantro, salsa, avocado, or potato. The result is intensely flavored and often reddish from the chile seasoning.

The phrase “spicy pork sausage” points to chorizo, but regional versions vary. Some chorizo is made with beef, poultry, or other meats, and Toluca is known for green chorizo flavored with ingredients such as tomatillo and cilantro. Tacos de chorizo should not be confused with tacos de chorizo verde, a specific green-style variation.