CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - Not only is it Taco Tuesday, but it's also National Taco Day! This national day celebrates the traditional Mexican dish that has become a favorite meal in the United States. It is unclear why the Spanish used the word taco to describe this native food, but one suggested origin is the word ataco, which means stuff or to stuff. In 1964, Roberto L. Gomez established The National Taco Council, which sent a 55-pound taco to President Johnson in 1967. Massachusetts county ranks among best destination for fall foliage One way to observe this holiday is by getting a taco or making them at home. There are countless versions of tacos. The tortilla is made of usually corn or wheat and is wrapped or folded around a filling such as meats or seafood, chicken, beans, cheese, and eggs. Where to get the best tacos If you're looking for the best places in western Massachusetts to get a taco, Yelp has the top 10 places to go based on customer reviews: J&J Brothers Tacos – 41A Russell Street, Hadley Tres Niños Taqueria – 20 Marshall Street, North Adams Masa Mexicano – 176 Pine Street, Northampton Agaves Mexican Grill – 389 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington Avocado Cafe Lee – 5 Railroad Street, Lee Mexcalito Taco Bar – 17 Kellogg Avenue, Amherst Moctezuma’s Mexican Restaurant – 684 Belmont Avenue, Springfield Placita Latina Restaurant & Market - 41 North Street, Pittsfield 3 Amigos - 68 Cowls Road, Amherst Cielito Lindo - 24 French King Highway, Gill Local News Headlines What to expect for October weather in Massachusetts Massachusetts lawmakers demand answers on price-gouging study between Stop & Shop locations Cedar Street in Sturbridge closed due to water main break Magic for Maddie 5K and Carnival fundraiser in Holyoke for brain cancer research WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.