: a marinated strip usually of beef or chicken grilled or broiled and served usually with a flour tortilla and various savory fillings
—usually used in plural
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Expect classic dishes like fajitas, carne asada, arroz con pollo and more than a dozen specialty tacos.
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Customers can add chicken or steak fajita meat, green chile pork or brisket for an extra charge.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Instead of rolling individual enchiladas or topping individual tacos, serve a big-batch fajita casserole for Tex-Mex flavor without as much effort or mess.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
The eatery is worth a visit for its historical significance alone, but be sure to stick around for the fajitas, enchiladas, and tacos.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2026
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Customers can add chicken or steak fajita meat, green chile pork or brisket for an extra charge.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Instead of rolling individual enchiladas or topping individual tacos, serve a big-batch fajita casserole for Tex-Mex flavor without as much effort or mess.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
The eatery is worth a visit for its historical significance alone, but be sure to stick around for the fajitas, enchiladas, and tacos.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2026
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“Fajita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fajita. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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