taqueria
Mexican street eatery
A taqueria is a Mexican restaurant or food stand specializing in tacos and related fare—burritos, quesadillas, tortas.
The word is Spanish, and taquerias range from street carts to sit-down establishments: We grabbed lunch at the taqueria on the corner.
Filled folded tortillas
- burritosFilled, folded flour tortillas
- quesadillasFolded, griddled cheese tortilla
- enchiladasRolled tortillas in sauce
- tamalesFilled masa, steamed wrapped
flautas · gorditas · sopes · tostadas · nachos · chimichangas · chalupas · fajitas
Pungent leafy herb
- cebollaOnion, in Spanish
- guacamoleSeasoned avocado spread
- pico de galloUncooked Mexican tomato mixture
- salsa verdeTomatillo-based Mexican condiment
salsa roja · crema · queso fresco · lime · jalapeño · radish · pickled onion · cotija
Braised then crisped pork
- carne asadaMarinated grilled beef
- al pastorMarinated pork, vertical rotisserie
- barbacoaPit-smoked meat dish
- chorizoSpiced Spanish pork sausage
pollo · lengua · cabeza · birria · chicharron · tripas · pescado · camarones
Spanish-speaking region's bar
- food truckVehicle selling prepared meals
- taco standMexican street food stall
- cocinaKitchen, in Spanish
- antojitosMexican small plates
tacos
Filled folded tortillas
- burritosFilled, folded flour tortillas
- quesadillasFolded, griddled cheese tortilla
- enchiladasRolled tortillas in sauce
tamales · flautas · gorditas · sopes · tostadas · nachos · chimichangas · chalupas · fajitas · tortas
cilantro
Pungent leafy herb
- cebollaOnion, in Spanish
- guacamoleSeasoned avocado spread
- pico de galloUncooked Mexican tomato mixture
salsa verde · salsa roja · crema · queso fresco · lime · jalapeño · radish · pickled onion · cotija · habanero
carnitas
Braised then crisped pork
- carne asadaMarinated grilled beef
- al pastorMarinated pork, vertical rotisserie
- barbacoaPit-smoked meat dish
chorizo · pollo · lengua · cabeza · birria · chicharron · tripas · pescado · camarones · nopales
cantina
Spanish-speaking region's bar
- food truckVehicle selling prepared meals
- taco standMexican street food stall
- cocinaKitchen, in Spanish
neon
Inert illuminating element
colorful · casual · lively · crowded · authentic · neighborhood · abuela
- eateriesrestaurant, diner, bistro, cafeteria, pizzeria
- Hispanic WorldSpain, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Peru
- Mexican foodtacos, chilaquiles, taco, huevos rancheros, burritos
- bars/eateriesbar, pub, tavern, diner, bistro
- dining outrestaurant, diner, bistro, buffet, cafeteria
- eating placesrestaurant, diner, cafeteria, bistro, food court
taqueriasushi bar
Counter serving raw fish
Indian restaurant · steakhouse · pizzeria · diner · ramen shop
taqueriabakery
Shop selling fresh loaves
ice cream parlor · steakhouse · patisserie · sushi bar · candy shop