carne asada
noun
car·ne asa·da
ˌkär-nā-ə-ˈsä-də 
: a grilled Mexican dish of spicy marinated steak strips sometimes served in a burrito or taco
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Chipotle says carne asada has 29 grams of protein.
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Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
The trio is rotated often, with recent options including KC BBQ flavored, carne asada flavored, popcorn flavored, and more.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
According to its website, the restaurant serves up traditional Mexican fare from carne asada, chicken fajitas and flautas.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2025
Chef Eduardo Chavez serves up a menu of classic street tacos, burritos, and burrito bowls with your choice of protein including classics like ground beef, carne asada, and chicken, as well as seafood like shrimp and scallops.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
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Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
The trio is rotated often, with recent options including KC BBQ flavored, carne asada flavored, popcorn flavored, and more.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
According to its website, the restaurant serves up traditional Mexican fare from carne asada, chicken fajitas and flautas.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2025
Chef Eduardo Chavez serves up a menu of classic street tacos, burritos, and burrito bowls with your choice of protein including classics like ground beef, carne asada, and chicken, as well as seafood like shrimp and scallops.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
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“Carne asada.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carne%20asada. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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