: 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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The two items come amid an online trend highlighting the spectacle of ordering fajitas at a restaurant and drawing attention to one's table.
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Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Old-school Tex-Mex cantina known for fajitas, enchiladas, flautas, chile con queso and margaritas.
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Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
At its peak, On the Border operated over 150 restaurants and became known for sizzling fajitas, tableside chips and signature margaritas.
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Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
On The Border, which currently operates more than 30 restaurants in 11 states, became synonymous with sizzling fajitas and classic Tex-Mex cuisine.
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Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Old-school Tex-Mex cantina known for fajitas, enchiladas, flautas, chile con queso and margaritas.
—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
At its peak, On the Border operated over 150 restaurants and became known for sizzling fajitas, tableside chips and signature margaritas.
—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
On The Border, which currently operates more than 30 restaurants in 11 states, became synonymous with sizzling fajitas and classic Tex-Mex cuisine.
—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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“Fajita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fajita. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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