In a groundbreaking revelation that has sent shockwaves through the culinary and therapeutic communities alike, tourist researchers have announced that eating tacos in Mexico City is indeed cheaper than attending therapy sessions. This has prompted a flood of jet-setters to abandon their couch-bound angst and hop on planes to indulge their cravings for both sustenance and solace. The latest report from the Absurdly Affordable Study Institute (AASI) states that the average price of a taco in Mexico City hovers around $1.50, while a standard therapy session can easily run up to $100—assuming you can even book an appointment before your existential dread spirals out of control. The researchers concluded that if you’re feeling a little down, there’s no better pick-me-up than a plate of tacos al pastor followed by a hearty dose of self-realization about why you can’t stop eating them. Tourists have been quick to take advantage of this newfound taco-therapy correlation. “I came to Mexico City with a heavy heart, but then I discovered tacos,” beamed one particularly satisfied tourist, who remarkably managed to consume six tacos in one sitting while contemplating the fragility of human relationships. “Each bite led me closer to enlightenment. By taco three, my existential crisis felt more like a light snack!” Local taco vendors have seized the opportunity to cash in on visitors’ heartbreaks, introducing packages like the “Therapeutic Taco Combo” that pairs a plate of mouth-watering corn tortillas filled with savory goodness with a complimentary ‘Life Choices’ pamphlet. Anecdotes from street vendors suggest that many tourists have left their baggage at the door (assuming it wasn’t filled with tacos) and opted instead for a taco sob-therapy session, which employs both tacos and tears. Not to be outdone, local therapists are scrambling to tap into this taco trend. Several have begun offering “Taco Therapy” workshops, in which distressed individuals are encouraged to talk about their feelings as they munch their way through a curated taco tasting. “It’s really a win-win,” explained one therapist, while adjusting their taco-shaped glasses. “As they divulge their emotional baggage, I just keep loading their plates. Who can argue with a therapist who supplies the snacks?” Social media influencers have jumped on the bandwagon as well, creating hashtags like #TherapyTacos and #TacoYourFeelings to promote the idea that judicious taco consumption is the newest self-care trend. Influencers proudly document their taco consumption journeys, showcasing their emotional arcs from taco one, where they merely “savor the flavor” to taco five, when they break down and begin to cry about their freshman year of college. Even the city tourism board has embraced the movement with their new slogan: “Eat Tacos, Heal Your Soul!” and has implemented a “money-back taco guarantee” for those who don’t feel better within 24 hours of their first meal. “We can’t promise that tacos will solve all your life problems, but they’re definitely cheaper than a therapist’s bill, and at least you’ll be full,” said an enthusiastic board member, draped in a taco-print cape. In response to this taco therapy revolution, skeptics are raising eyebrows, arguing that consumed tacos cannot provide actual psychological support. “What do you think will happen when they’re back home and taco withdrawals hit?” said a local therapist. “They’ll crumble faster than a taco shell at a Monday lunch rush!” Nevertheless, Mexico City’s streets are bustling with hopeful foodies seeking therapy through tacos, and it seems that for every unhappy heart, there’s a taco vendor ready with a sizzling platter to save the day. Who knew that addressing mental health could be as easy as grabbing a handful of cilantro and a side of salsa? In the end, taco lovers agree—it’s both an emotional and culinary revolution. So grab your tortilla, Mexico City, and let’s turn those feelings into flavorful fare—because if you can’t taco 'bout it, you might as well munch on it!