fajita

noun

fa·​ji·​ta fə-ˈhē-tə 

fä-

: a marinated strip usually of beef or chicken grilled or broiled and served usually with a flour tortilla and various savory fillings

—usually used in plural

Examples of fajita in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Staple dishes like migas (eggs scrambled with diced tomatoes, onions, peppers, and corn tortilla pieces) are available as platters or as tacos, and those who want more protein can opt for dishes like the El Patron (two over-easy eggs with beef fajita and salsa ranchera). —Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025

The Southwest Queso will be available as an appetizer, as part of the Dip Trio, as a topping for Chicken Bacon Ranch Nachos, and as a side with Chili’s fajitas. —Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025

Customers can also try the new queso paired with other dishes, like on the new chicken bacon ranch nachos or as a side with Chili’s sizzlin’ fajitas. —Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025

Pardo’s had been serving fajitas, burritos, enchiladas and more since 2009. —Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, diminutive of Spanish faja sash, belt, probably from Catalan faixa, from Latin fascia band — more at fascia

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fajita

• amrita
• excreta
• lolita
• marita
• partita
• samhita
• advaita
• amanita
• cucurbita
• emerita
• incognita
• manzanita