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
Options include al pastor, birria (made with braised beef, instead of the traditional goat), marinated chicken, carne asada, carnitas and cajun fish (a seasonal option available during Lent).
—
Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
The Green Woodpecker The carne asada burrito at The Green Woodpecker has saved me from many hangry outbursts.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Pollo, barbacoa, carne asada and carnitas tacos are priced at $14 for three.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
And the carne asada fries loads shredded cheese and carne asada onto a bed of french fries, topped with two salsas, sour cream, cilantro and onions.
—Bee Staff
february 6, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for carne asada
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
The Green Woodpecker The carne asada burrito at The Green Woodpecker has saved me from many hangry outbursts.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Pollo, barbacoa, carne asada and carnitas tacos are priced at $14 for three.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
And the carne asada fries loads shredded cheese and carne asada onto a bed of french fries, topped with two salsas, sour cream, cilantro and onions.
—Bee Staff
february 6, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for carne asada
Cite this Entry
“Carne asada.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carne%20asada. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
