carne asada
noun
car·ne asa·da
ˌkär-nā-ə-ˈsä-də 
: a grilled Mexican dish of spicy marinated steak strips sometimes served in a burrito or taco
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Polished businesspeople and construction workers spend their lunch breaks side by side in the small dining room, savoring the mouthwatering smell of carne asada grilling over charcoal.
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USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Menu favorites, according to Yelp, include Dirty Diana tacos, Sac Town Fire burritos, carne asada and shrimp tacos.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 12 Feb. 2025
Food trucks handed out carne asada and agua frescas while music thumped in the background.
—Jennifer Medina, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Savor traditional favorites like carne asada, chiles rellenos, and chorizo.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Menu favorites, according to Yelp, include Dirty Diana tacos, Sac Town Fire burritos, carne asada and shrimp tacos.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 12 Feb. 2025
Food trucks handed out carne asada and agua frescas while music thumped in the background.
—Jennifer Medina, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Savor traditional favorites like carne asada, chiles rellenos, and chorizo.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Carne asada.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carne%20asada. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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