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taqueria

 
Dictionary: ta·que·ri·a   (tä'kə-rē'ə) pronunciation
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A place where tacos, burritos, and other Mexican dishes are made and sold.

[American Spanish taquería, from taco, taco. See taco.]


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Taquería (sometimes anglicized to taquiria) is a Spanish word meaning taco shop. In some localities, however, it is used to refer to restaurants specializing in burritos, although tacos and other dishes are often served as well. Taquerías had their beginnings as street vendors however many taquerías today have moved into buildings and become restaurants.

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