carne asada

American  

[kahr-ney uh-sah-duh] / ˈkɑr neɪ əˈsɑ də /

noun

1. Mexican Cooking. beef, typically skirt or flank steak, that is marinated or seasoned, usually with citrus juices, jalapeño, cumin, and chili powder, then grilled and thinly sliced across the grain.

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Etymology

Origin of carne asada

First recorded in 1825–35; from Spanish: literally, “roasted meat”

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carne asada

Tucked away in a Sun Valley strip mall, El Compadre market and restaurant was a neighborhood staple, selling handmade tamales, carne asada tacos, fresh pan dulce and an array of products imported from Mexico.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

Well, I thought, at least it was just partially digested vitamins and not a carne asada burrito.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026

For some, that means fewer carne asada burritos and harissa bowls.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 30, 2025

Use this guide to find the best tacos in L.A., spanning regional styles from Tijuana, Sinaloa, Mexico City and beyond, stuffed with carne asada, carnitas, birria, fish, potato and every filling you can imagine.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 28, 2025

We went to a twenty-four-hour burrito spot and ate carne asada tacos while waiting for our bus to come.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña