plural tacos
ˈtä-(ˌ)kōz 
: a crispy or soft corn or wheat tortilla that is folded or rolled and stuffed with a mixture (as of seasoned meat, cheese, and lettuce)
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The fish tacos at Tide Tables in Cortez are a must, and several spots in the Bradenton area beach communities like Hurricane Hanks, The Sandbar Restaurant, and Woody’s River Roo are also worth a visit.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
Younger specializes in weeknight dinner recipes like steak tacos, chicken alfredo, and barbecue salmon — all filmed with ingredients, measurements, and helpful POV shots to show exactly what your pan should look like at each step.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2025
In a large bowl, combine the beans, turkey, and taco seasoning.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Nov. 2025
True to its name, the spotlight is on birria tacos with savory beef.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
Younger specializes in weeknight dinner recipes like steak tacos, chicken alfredo, and barbecue salmon — all filmed with ingredients, measurements, and helpful POV shots to show exactly what your pan should look like at each step.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2025
In a large bowl, combine the beans, turkey, and taco seasoning.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Nov. 2025
True to its name, the spotlight is on birria tacos with savory beef.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for taco
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“Taco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taco. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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