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

Examples of carne asada in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fans of the taqueria know it for its ingredients and dishes (carne asada tacos, Anaheim burritos and handmade tortillas, to name a few) often served in casual, high-energy settings. —Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026

The restaurant also serves up a variety of traditional Mexican dishes including tacos, burritos, carne asada fries and quesadillas. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado january 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026

Polished businesspeople and construction workers spend their lunch breaks side by side in the small dining room, savoring the mouthwatering smell of carne asada grilling over charcoal. —Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025

Traditional Mexican fare is on the menu, including carne asada, flautas and chicken fajitas. —Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, grilled meat

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for carne asada

• brachiopoda
• cephalopoda
• armada
• entrada
• espada
• hamada
• jornada
• kannada
• posada
• quebrada
• ramada
• sagrada