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The restaurants are also rated highly for their traditional chile relleno and for the distinctive fish or shrimp tacos with chipotle sauce and mango pico de gallo.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026 The resulting pan drippings get a boost from seasonings like garlic, paprika, Worcestershire, and chipotle chile in adobo.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026 The chipotle and lime aioli give the taco a bit of spiciness.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026 Some popular items include their chipotle breakfast sandwich and upside-down peach cobbler latte.—
Emily Harter,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for chipotle
Word History
Etymology
Mexican Spanish chipotle, chilpotle, from Nahuatl *chīlpōctli, from chīlli chili pepper + pōctli smoke, something smoked