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gordita

American  
[gawr-dee-tuh] / gɔrˈdi tə /

noun

  1. Mexican Cooking. a small, thick disk of deep-fried or baked masa dough, usually stuffed with pork rind stew or other savory fillings.


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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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