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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There are build-your-own-bowl restaurants that encourage customers to make mountains out of carne asada and shredded cheese.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Inside, the restaurant resembles any neighborhood spot that slings fresh carne asada tacos, with tight seating and brightly colored walls.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Expect classic dishes like fajitas, carne asada, arroz con pollo and more than a dozen specialty tacos.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
The carne asada was warmed on a flat grill to 165 degrees during the inspection.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Inside, the restaurant resembles any neighborhood spot that slings fresh carne asada tacos, with tight seating and brightly colored walls.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Expect classic dishes like fajitas, carne asada, arroz con pollo and more than a dozen specialty tacos.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
The carne asada was warmed on a flat grill to 165 degrees during the inspection.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Carne asada.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carne%20asada. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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