gordita
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Some come to the modest restaurant, hungry and tired, but unable to afford to pay $3 for a gordita.
From New York Times ● Dec. 14, 2022
They’re even testing their own take on Taco Bell’s cheesy gordita crunch, in which a deep-fried pupusa is wrapped in a flour tortilla with refried beans, tomatoes, lettuce and more.
From Washington Post ● May 9, 2022
Taco Bell may have introduced the word gordita to many people, but there’s nothing like the real thing.
From Seattle Times ● May 3, 2017
Resembling a corn cake and similar to the arepa, its Venezuelan cousin, a gordita is a classic street and lunch food throughout central and northern Mexico, easily enjoyed thanks to its portable size.
From Seattle Times ● May 3, 2017
The crackly chicharron gordita, positioned on the plate like a Venus flytrap that has snagged its prey, electrifies the palate with spice.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 2, 2017
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