Let the Taco Texting Begin: The Taco Emoji Is Now a Reality

Ladies and gentlemen, now when you text your friends, you can spice things up with a little taco flava.
Let the Taco Texting Begin: The Taco Emoji Is Now a Reality

Ladies and gentlemen, now, when you text your friends, you can spice things up with a little taco flavah.

Yes, after months of serious petitioning (not to mention abject begging and pleading and full-on demanding) from nimble-fingered Mexican-food fans, Unicode Consortium, which oversees the release of “picture characters” known as “emoji” and plans to add only about 60 new images per year, has elected to include a taco emoji in its new lineup, approved as part of Unicode 8.

The 37 new emoji (plus several emoji modifiers) introduced last week will also include a burrito, a cheese wedge, a hot dog, popcorn, a turkey, and “a bottle of champagne or sparkling wine, demonstrating a form of celebration.” Nonfood emoji include a unicorn head, a “money-mouth face” and a “nerd face” — just FYI.

Although the new emoji have been approved, it’s up to platform vendors like Apple, Google and Microsoft to fold them into future updates, Emojipedia notes.

Photo courtesy of @Change

Next Up

Run, Don’t Walk: Taco Bell Is Bringing Back the Taco Lover’s Pass

Here's how to get a taco a day for 30 days for just $10.

Is There Hope for the Now Discontinued Choco Taco?

Klondike has confirmed plans to kill the nostalgic frozen treat. But a handful of people are willing to save it.

Taco Bell Introduces a Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco

Inspired by birria, the new menu item features a new protein — slow-braised shredded beef — and two different dipping sauces.

Where To Get Free Tacos on National Taco Day

These chains will help you get your taco on with deals and freebies on October 4.

The Phrase ‘Taco Tuesday’ Can Now Be Used in All 50 States

Taco Bell is celebrating a big legal victory.

Taco Bell Is Bringing Back Its Coveted Taco Lover’s Pass For One Day

The deal — $10 for 30 days of free tacos — will be available on October 4, National Taco Day.

Make Tonight Taco Night — Meatless Monday

For Meatless Monday dinner tonight, serving Food Network's hearty Poblano, Mushroom and Potato Tacos, an easy, big-batch recipe filled with bold flavors.

A Load of Vegan Taco Inspiration

Meatless marvels to make now.

What's New