1. Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
5. Spoon the waffle batter onto the preheated waffle iron, using about 1/4 cup of batter per waffle. Cook until golden brown and crisp, approximately 3-5 minutes.
6. While the waffles are cooking, toss the sliced strawberries with honey or maple syrup in a small bowl.
7. Once the waffles are done, quickly fold them in half while they’re still warm to create a taco shape. Let them cool slightly to hold their shape.
8. Fill each waffle taco with the sweetened strawberries, a dollop of whipped cream, and a sprinkle of chocolate chips if desired.

One little trick I learned from my grandma is to let the waffles cool for just a minute so they maintain that perfect taco shape. It’s these small touches that make all the difference!