"When life gives you tacos, eat them” and “When life gives you broken tacos, make nachos (taco salad)” are sayings that have been printed on several images. The sayings are variations on the popular saying, “If life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”

“When life (Ortega) gives you broken taco shells, you make taco salad” was posted on Twitter by Scott Jangro on March 28, 2009. “When life gives you broken taco shells, make taco salad!” was posted on Twitter by Ann Calhoun on October 6, 2009. “When life’s taco kit box hands you a bunch of broken hard tacos, dont get upset, just make taco salad!” was posted on Twitter by Roslyn M. Peralta on May 18, 2010. “when life gives you broken taco shells ...make a taco salad!” was posted on Twitter by Dr. Mimosa on January 13, 2012. “When life hands you a broken taco shell, make a taco salad” was posted on Twitter by Shannon Flannery on March 19, 2014. “When life hands you broken tacos, make taco salad!” was posted on Twitter by Maximum von SideEye on July 28, 2015. “When life gives you broken tacos, make taco salad” was posted on Twitter by toph on March 19, 2016. “When life gives you broken tacos, make taco salad” was posted on Twitter by eyeronic-Ts on November 16, 2020.

“Words of wisdom (and also my dinner). If life gives you broken taco shells, make nachos” was posted on Twitter by Neil Bearse on April 7, 2009. “When life gives you broken taco shells, make nachos. That’s not deep, I just don’t want to go back out to the store” was posted on Twitter by FK on November 30, 2009. “When life hands you broken tacos, make Nachos!” was posted on Twitter by gingerninja on May 25, 2010. “RT @jrtheicon When life hands you broken tacos make Nachos” was posted on Twitter by She’Monae on March 19, 2011. “When life gives you broken taco shells, make nachos!!!” was posted on Twitter by OC on June 22, 2011. “When life gives you broken tacos, make nachos!” was posted on Twitter by elecTriciT on August 27, 2012. “When life gives you broken tacos, make nachos!” was posted on Twitter by Brigid on January 8, 2014. “when life hands you broken tacos, make nachos” was posted on Twitter by 𝕊𝕙𝕠𝕠𝕤𝕙 𝕂𝕟𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥 on December 26, 2014.

“when life gives you a broken taco, make tortilla chips” was posted on Twitter by Daniel Ryan on July 25, 2013. “when life gives you a broken taco make tortilla chips” was posted on Twitter by malak later on July 25, 2013.

“WHen life hands you tacos,eat it twice somehow” was posted on Twitter by manstett on October 21, 2009. “When life gives you tacos,EAT THEM!” was posted on Twitter by Kelsey Lester on February 20, 2010. “If life gives you tacos.. eat them” was posted on Twitter by Tyler Penrod on February 15, 2011. “When life gives you tacos, eat them!” was posted on Twitter by Studio Steve on December 20, 2011. “When life hands you a taco..... Eat it… Don’t ask questions” was posted on Twitter by matthew noel on September 24, 2013.

“WHEN LIFE THROWS YOU A TACO, EAT IT” was posted on Twitter by El Arroyo (as shown on the restaurant’s sign) on June 13, 2021.


Wikipedia: Taco
A taco (US: /ˈtɑːkoʊ/, UK: /ˈtækoʊ/, Spanish: [ˈtako]) is a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a small hand-sized corn or wheat tortilla topped with a filling. The tortilla is then folded around the filling and eaten by hand. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, pork, chicken, seafood, beans, vegetables, and cheese, allowing for great versatility and variety. They are often garnished with various condiments, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream, and vegetables, such as lettuce, onion, tomatoes, and chiles.

Wikipedia: Nachos
Nachos are a Mexican regional dish from northern Mexico that consists of heated tortilla chips or totopos covered with melted cheese (or a cheese-based sauce), often served as a snack or appetizer. More elaborate versions of the dish include other ingredients, and may be substantial enough to serve as a main dish. Ignacio “El Nacho” Anaya created the dish in 1940.

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Scott Jangro
@jangro
When life (Ortega) gives you broken taco shells, you make taco salad.
7:09 PM · Mar 28, 2009·Twitter Web Client

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Neil Bearse
@neilbearse
Words of wisdom (and also my dinner). If life gives you broken taco shells, make nachos
6:55 PM · Apr 7, 2009·Twitter Web Client

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Rachel Reuben Senor
@rachelreuben
RT @ninjarunner: Words of wisdom (and also my dinner). If life gives you broken taco shells, make nachos [he’s deep!! ]
7:02 PM · Apr 7, 2009·Twitter Web Client

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Ann Calhoun
@ABananas
When life gives you broken taco shells, make taco salad!
2:07 PM · Oct 6, 2009·Twitter Web Client

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manstett
@ANSTETT_
WHen life hands you tacos,eat it twice somehow ... http://lnk.ms/2SNd4
9:04 PM · Oct 21, 2009·erased858

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FK
@FunKelly
When life gives you broken taco shells, make nachos. That’s not deep, I just don’t want to go back out to the store.
11:59 PM · Nov 30, 2009·Twitter Web Client

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Kelsey Lester
@nerdygirl018
“When life gives you tacos,EAT THEM!”
1:43 PM · Feb 20, 2010·Twitter Web Client

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Roslyn M. Peralta
@RoslynPeralta
When life’s taco kit box hands you a bunch of broken hard tacos, dont get upset, just make taco salad! hahahah! Mmmmmmmm!!!
9:46 PM · May 18, 2010·Twitter Web Client

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gingerninja
@nyazgirl
Replying to @trillian1117
@trillian1117 When life hands you broken tacos, make Nachos! Go keith!
6:37 PM · May 25, 2010·Twitter Web Client

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Tyler Penrod
@tylerpenrod1
If life gives you tacos.. eat them. If life gives you a 5 buck box.. give life a hug for being awesome!!
10:09 PM · Feb 15, 2011·Twitter for iPhone

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She’Monae
@PMB_monae_
RT @jrtheicon When life hands you broken tacos make Nachos no need to cry push and keep it moving!
11:37 PM · Mar 19, 2011·Plume for Android

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OC
@oBaByXoXo
When life gives you broken taco shells, make nachos!!!
9:03 PM · Jun 22, 2011·Twidroyd for Android

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Mazzy’s Jester
@ColinMacD94
When life gives you a broken taco, make nachos!
7:08 PM · Jul 13, 2011·TweetCaster for Android

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julio NAMEUS ruiz
@Julio_NAMEUS
Lmfaooo...RT"@jrtheicon: When life hands you a broken taco don’t cry just make some motherfucking Nachos #fattweetsayings”
9:07 PM · Aug 21, 2011·Twitter for Android

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erika ventura
@ErikaVentura
When life gives you broken taco shells.. make taco salad
1:57 PM · Sep 23, 2011·Twidroyd for Android

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themaggers
@themaggers
when life hands you a broken taco shell make taco salad
11:22 PM · Sep 26, 2011·TweetDeck

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Felita ♥
@FeFePinkBerry
When life hands you a broken taco don’t be upset , crush those mf’ers up and make you some Nachos !!!!!!
2:28 PM · Oct 25, 2011·Twitter for BlackBerry®

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Studio Steve
@HawkForceOne
When life gives you tacos, eat them! #wisdom #tacotime
8:31 PM · Dec 20, 2011·Twitter SMS

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raquel s
@floresraquel06
Quote of the day: When life gives you tacos EAT THE DAMN THING
1:45 PM · Jan 4, 2012·Twitter Web Client

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Dr. Mimosa
@NOLABelle83
when life gives you broken taco shells ...make a taco salad!
4:52 PM · Jan 13, 2012·Plume for Android

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chrisfecto
@chrisfecto
Replying to @caralynp
@caralynp just resourceful. When life gives you broken tacos eat nachos
1:46 AM · Feb 11, 2012 from Atlantic City, NJ·Tweetbot for iOS

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elecTriciT
@Trish_T
“When life gives you broken tacos, make nachos!” - #DCPS lol #LOVEIT!!!
12:20 PM · Aug 27, 2012·Twitter Web Client

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Brittney Pope
@brittneypope_
“I broke my taco shell!” “Its okay. when life gives you a broken taco shell, make taco salad” wise words from father.
6:14 PM · Sep 18, 2012·Twitter for BlackBerry®

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** DJ M’EAZY**
@DJMeazy208
Moms Told Me, IF LIFE HANDS YOU A BROKEN TACO , MAKE NACHOS DONT CRY ABOUT IT MAKE THE BEST OUT OF ALL SITUATIONS
1:03 PM · May 29, 2013·Hootsuite

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Daniel Ryan
@danielryanramos
when life gives you a broken taco, make tortilla chips
10:38 PM · Jul 25, 2013·Twitter for iPhone

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malak
@malakxhany
when life gives you a broken taco make tortilla chips
11:22 PM · Jul 25, 2013·Twitter Web Client

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matthew noel
@mateonoel14
When life hands you a taco..... Eat it… Don’t ask questions
2:55 PM · Sep 24, 2013·Twitter for iPhone

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Brigid
@brigmixture
Replying to @LegacyJunction
@LegacyJunction @anitahovey Yes! When life gives you broken tacos, make nachos!
5:26 PM · Jan 8, 2014·Twitter for iPhone

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Shannon Flannery
@shankflan
When life hands you a broken taco shell, make a taco salad. #taconight http://instagram.com/p/lvT3omhvd1/
5:26 PM · Mar 19, 2014·Instagram

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𝕊𝕙𝕠𝕠𝕤𝕙 𝕂𝕟𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥
@TVPES
when life hands you broken tacos, make nachos
10:06 PM · Dec 26, 2014·Twitter for iPad

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Denham C.
@DrMacinyasha
“When life gives you broken tacos, make nachos” https://reddit.com/r/AdviceAnimals/comments/2qgriy/i_have_misplaced_emotional_priorities/cn613hh?context=2
10:56 PM · Dec 26, 2014·TweetDeck

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Candace Y.A. Montague
@urbanbushwoman9
When life gives you a broken taco shell, make nachos. #positivity Smiling face with smiling eyes
4:50 PM · Dec 29, 2014·Twitter for iPhone

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Maximum von SideEye
@claco
Replying to @joebreu
@joebreu @HEB When life hands you broken tacos, make taco salad!
9:00 PM · Jul 28, 2015 from Akron, OH·Twitter Web Client

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Eric Kleefeld
@EricKleefeld
Replying to @marybschneider
@marybschneider
When life hands you broken tacos, make a nice plate of nachos.
6:27 PM · Jan 21, 2016·Twitter Web Client

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The Todfather
@toddbudnikas
When life gives you a broken taco shell, make nachos.
2:02 PM · Feb 17, 2016·Twitter for Mac

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toph
@Riptieds
Replying to @DiggyOh
@Donut_Diggy When life gives you broken tacos, make taco salad
11:51 PM · Mar 19, 2016·Twitter for iPhone

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tinydino
@jesspotatoh
When life gives you broken tacos.... Make taco salad.
6:48 PM · May 1, 2016·Twitter for iPhone

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Jared Thorbahn
@thorbahn3
Replying to @NewWombat and @tacobell
When life gives you broken tacos, make taco salad I guess.
12:29 PM · Sep 22, 2016·Twitter Web Client

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indyservicepack
@Indyservicepack
When life gives you tacos .... eat them ... https://instagram.com/p/BLxB2neBC4y/
9:20 PM · Oct 19, 2016·Instagram

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elena ramey ミ☆
@elenaramey13
when life gives you tacos, eat them. #imnotjoking
2:40 PM · Dec 27, 2016·Twitter for iPhone

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Landon Roseberry
@TacoTuesdayZ
When life gives you tacos, you eat them every Tuesday.
8:24 PM · May 19, 2017·Twitter for Android

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Jackie
@Jackerz000
When life gives you tacos, eat them. #goodday #tgif https://instagram.com/p/BU2c2Vngrk4/
4:35 PM · Jun 2, 2017·Instagram

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A View to a Bill
@TheBillCave
When life hands you a broken taco shell, make nachos.
Unhelpful Stupid Bullshit 38, Dispatches from the Fortress of Billitude
10:36 AM · Oct 18, 2017·Twitter Web Client

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Mariana
@Marianas1fan
When life gives you tacos, eat them.
9:01 PM · Mar 14, 2018·Twitter for iPhone

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Siempre
@Tha_Real_Solo
When life hands you tacos, eat at least 4.
3:42 AM · Mar 18, 2018·Twitter for Android

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Ryan Jacobs
@jacobsems
When life gives you broken tacos, make nachos.
9:32 PM · Jun 12, 2018·Twitter Web App

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Bakersfield Penn Ave
@BakersfieldPenn
When life gives you tacos...you eat ‘em and be grateful.
5:25 PM · Aug 23, 2018·Sprout Social

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Darryl S. Duke
@DarrylDuke
” When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”
—Elbert Hubbard
“When life gives you broken taco shells, make a taco salad”
—Darryl S.Duke
Have A Lemonade And A Taco Salad
Inspired by this quote. I thought of one like it after my wife complained about her tacos shells breaking. “When life gives you broken taco shells make a taco salad”
darrylduke.org
10:21 AM · Jan 24, 2019·Facebook

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Joslyn Dechant
@JoslynDechant
When life deals you broken tacos, make taco salad. #tacos #tacosalad #whenlifegivesyoulemons #whenlifegivesyoutacos #lifeadvice
6:43 PM · May 20, 2019·Twitter Web App

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Rach
@northernchica
Replying to @SweetlyNaive and @dimestorec0wgrl
When life gives you broken tacos, make a taco salad.
11:23 PM · Jun 2, 2019·Twitter for iPhone

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𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝑵𝒂 𝑵𝒂 𓁹
@PantoneTana
When life hands you broken tacos...MAKE IT NACHOS!
11:38 PM · Jul 5, 2019 from Houston, TX·Twitter for iPhone

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Nova.K
@OfficialNovaK03
When life gives you tacos...YOU EAT THEM BITCHES TILL YOU EXPLODE thanks for listening to my ted talk
1:56 AM · Sep 1, 2019·Twitter for iPhone

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Christopher Clarke
@TheRisenChris
When life gives you broken tacos, make nachos
4:31 AM · Jan 7, 2020·Twitter for Android

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Texas State University
@txst
When life gives you tacos, eat ‘em up!#txst
7:47 PM · Jan 21, 2020·Twitter for Android

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Julia Willison
@Julia_Frances
When life gives you tacos, eat them I guess?
3:23 PM · Aug 4, 2020·Twitter for Android

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eyeronic-Ts
@eyeronicTs
Replying to @TimNoEgo
When life gives you broken tacos,
make taco salad
9:19 PM · Nov 16, 2020·Twitter Web App

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Siete Family Foods
@SieteFoods
When life gives you tacos, eat the tacos. But also, where is life giving out these tacos? Asking for a friend.
3:50 PM · Feb 8, 2021·Agorapulse app

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Juanitos Restaurant
@Juanitos_TX
When life gives you broken taco shells, make nachos!
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#JuanitosMexicanRestaurant #MexicanFood #AuthenticMexicanFood #TexMex #PearlandTX #TXEats #TXFoodies #TexasFood
11:48 AM · Feb 25, 2021·Social Reputation

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Chris Hollis
@chris_hollis
You know what they say; when life gives you tacos, eat tacos. @ Soho Farmhouse https://instagram.com/p/CN0gCLfLmn5/?igshid=149ll02a2t5c1
4:14 PM · Apr 18, 2021 from South East, England·Instagram

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Angelic Bakehouse
@angelicbakehse
When life gives you tacos, eat the tacos. #TacoTuesday
@annie_siegfried https://instagram.com/p/CN6H0B-HqmV/?igshid=pxs7nsk83o77
8:37 PM · Apr 20, 2021·Instagram

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asymmetric
@askasymmetric
Replying to @xRams
When life gives you broken taco shells, make taco salad.
GIF
1:01 AM · Apr 27, 2021·Twitter Web App

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El Arroyo
@ElArroyo_ATX
Sunday advice
(The following text is shown on the restaurant’s sign.—ed.)
WHEN LIFE
THROWS YOU
A TACO,
EAT IT
12:28 PM · Jun 13, 2021·IFTTT