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

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 30, 2025

When Viviana was finishing grad school at UC San Diego, her parents took her to a local Mexican restaurant, trying carne asada fries for the first time.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2025

But, if the opportunity came up, he would enjoy carne asada – one of his favorite dishes – accompanied by a glass of Coca-Cola.

From BBC ● May 9, 2025

I grabbed a carne asada burrito and a Coke after I got off the train at Davis Square.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan