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taquito

/tɑːˈkiːtoʊ/
ta · qui · to
Plural:taquitos
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• noun

1

A Mexican dish consisting of a small tortilla, typically made of corn, tightly rolled around a filling of meat and cheese, and then deep-fried until crisp.

Example

"We ordered a platter of beef taquitos served with guacamole and sour cream for the table to share."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although similar to a flauta, a taquito is traditionally made with a smaller corn tortilla, whereas a flauta is often made with a larger flour tortilla.

• Rhymes for taquito

• Nearby Words

tapti
taquari
taqueria
taquito
tar
tar river
tara

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Mexican Spanish 'taquito', the diminutive form of 'taco' (meaning 'plug', 'wad', or 'light lunch').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Taquito. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/taquito
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