taco
[ tah-KOH ]
A Mexican-style "sandwich" consisting of a folded corn
TORTILLA filled with various ingredients such as beef, pork, chicken,
CHORIZO sausage, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, onion,
GUACAMOLE,
REFRIED BEANS and
SALSA. Most tacos in the United States are made with crisp (fried)
TORTILLA shells, but there are also "soft" (pliable) versions. The latter are more likely to be found in the Southwest and California. Tacos may be eaten as an entrée or snack.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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