taqueria

noun

ta·​que·​ria ˌtä-kə-ˈrē-ə How to pronounce taqueria (audio)
variants or less commonly taquería
: a Mexican restaurant specializing especially in tacos and burritos

Examples of taqueria in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Two pork taquerias are showcasing a new taste for most New Yorkers, reminiscent of dining in Mexico City. Gary Stern, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 Oxnard Taco Trail The charming coastal town of Oxnard, California, is home to over 40 taquerias, restaurants, and taco trucks serving the Southern California specialty—and offers traveling foodies a delightful double dip of beachy bliss and culinary exploration. Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2024 Read the guide In our guide to the 101 best tacos in Los Angeles, the Food team combed through hundreds of taquerias, seeking out the best of the best, from Antelope Valley down to Orange County. Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2024 Or consider Tex-Mex chain Tijuana Flats, which shut nine South Florida taquerias. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for taqueria 

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Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, from taco taco

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of taqueria was in 1982

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“Taqueria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taqueria. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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