taqueria

noun

ta·​que·​ria ˌtä-kə-ˈrē-ə 

variants or less commonly taquería

: a Mexican restaurant specializing especially in tacos and burritos

Examples of taqueria in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Atlanta area taquerias opened in 2021 and 2023, but neither lasted long. —Ethan Wolin updated July 29, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2025

At this 6th annual Taco Showdown put on by Dine Drink Detroit, more than a dozen metro Detroit taquerias' taco creations competed. —Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 29 July 2025

Over 2 million international visitors arrived in the city last year, supporting hotels, restaurants, tour operators and small businesses in every neighborhood, from Uptown’s music clubs to Pilsen’s taquerias. —Don Welsh, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025

Taking place indoors and outdoors at the market's Shed 5, more than a dozen metro Detroit taquerias are showcasing their creations for a chance of being named Detroit's best taco. —Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 25 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, from taco taco

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for taqueria

• area
• ceria
• feria
• varia
• aquaria
• gregaria
• herbaria
• hysteria
• malaria
• puparia
• rancheria
• araucaria