: 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 rub of brown sugar, paprika, onion, garlic, and other savory spices mimics the flavors from your favorite taco and fajita seasoning.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Pardo’s had been serving fajitas, burritos, enchiladas and more since 2009.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Consider trying this quick and easy recipe for chicken tender fajitas with onions and peppers, which involves sauteing chicken tenders with taco or fajita seasoning, then mixing in bell peppers and onions.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
The restaurant was known for its fajitas, margaritas and salsa.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Pardo’s had been serving fajitas, burritos, enchiladas and more since 2009.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Consider trying this quick and easy recipe for chicken tender fajitas with onions and peppers, which involves sauteing chicken tenders with taco or fajita seasoning, then mixing in bell peppers and onions.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
The restaurant was known for its fajitas, margaritas and salsa.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Fajita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fajita. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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