: a marinated strip usually of beef or chicken grilled or broiled and served usually with a flour tortilla and various savory fillings
—usually used in plural
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Tacos and Avocados features a larger menu of specialty margaritas, fajita platters, tacos, burritos and nachos.
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
The Peacock serves Mediterranean food and organic wines in a warm, inviting space, while La Piscina delivers fresh ceviche, sizzling fajitas, and small-batch tequilas on the rooftop.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
This make-ahead casserole tastes like fajitas minus the tortillas.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
According to its website, the restaurant serves up traditional Mexican fare from carne asada, chicken fajitas and flautas.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2025
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
The Peacock serves Mediterranean food and organic wines in a warm, inviting space, while La Piscina delivers fresh ceviche, sizzling fajitas, and small-batch tequilas on the rooftop.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
This make-ahead casserole tastes like fajitas minus the tortillas.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
According to its website, the restaurant serves up traditional Mexican fare from carne asada, chicken fajitas and flautas.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Fajita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fajita. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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