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huarache

American  
[wuh-rah-chee, wah-rah-che] / wəˈrɑ tʃi, wɑˈrɑ tʃɛ /

noun

  • huaraches
    plural
  1. a Mexican sandal having the upper woven of leather strips.


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Etymology

Origin of huarache

1885–90; < Mexican Spanish < Tarascan kwaṛáči

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Content creator Vivian Fabiola pointed out that while the shoe is labeled “Oaxaca,” its huarache design appears to be more closely tied to the state of Michoacán.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2025

That and the huarache — a thick, oblong masa cake topped with carnitas, crema and queso fresco — are two of the items not normally offered on Gracia’s to-go menu.

From Seattle Times Dec. 8, 2021

Try the huarache azteca, furnished with thin, salty scraps of cecina, grilled onions, nopales, avocado and a drizzle of fresh salsa verde.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 3, 2019

The best way to explore Montero’s lean, less-is-more salsas is to order a huarache, this crispy oval of masa stuffed with a thin layer of refried black bean paste.

From Washington Post

He wore a red tank top, Bermuda shorts, and huarache sandals.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

The Oaxaca Slip-On was inspired by traditional leather sandals known as huaraches made by Indigenous artisans in Mexico.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2025

She hated my huaraches and scuffed shoes, and always insisted on ironing my clothes even after I learned how to do so.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 28, 2024

Prices: Appetizers $2 to $15; quesadillas, tostadas, huaraches, enchiladas, tacos and entrees, $4 to $23.

From Washington Post Jul. 1, 2022

“We want to work within their rules,” said Natalia Hernandez Jimenez, who sells tacos, huaraches and quesadillas in Pacoima.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2021

By the time I reach the end of the drive, my huaraches and ankles are covered with fine yellow dust.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

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