taqueria

[tah-kuh-ree-uh]

noun

1. a restaurant or stand specializing in Mexican dishes, as tacos and burritos.

Word History and Origins

Origin of taqueria¹

First recorded in 1980–85; from Central American Spanish taqueria, equivalent to tac(o) + - ería noun suffix; taco, -ery ( def. )

Example Sentences

Having lived in Brooklyn on-and-off, I’ve wandered these streets for years, yet every trip is a culinary adventure — from Astoria taquerias with freshly pressed masa to Upper East Side hotels with thoughtful cocktails.

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The area, filled with popular taquerias, colorful murals and a park with a view of the downtown skyline, has struggled with homelessness like other parts of the city.

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Food vendors, namely workers at taquerias and fruit stands, have also been targeted en masse.

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The concierge recommended La Popular, a taqueria just two blocks away, and we didn’t hesitate.

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There were 10 customers, 3 cooks and himself in the taqueria when the shaking started and everyone ran outside.

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When To Use

What does taqueria mean?

A taqueria is a restaurant, food cart, or stall that specializes in serving tacos.Tacos are a mainstay of Mexican cuisine.Example: The taqueria downtown is the only stand that sells tacos de cabeza.