: 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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Switch up taco night with this spin on fajitas that only requires 25 minutes of hands-on time.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Expect a lively start with ceviche, followed by options like short-rib enchiladas or chicken fajitas before the brass kicks in.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Nearly two years ago, Salty Iguana in Olathe was filled with the sounds of chatty patrons and sizzling fajitas.
—Jenna Thompson
april 9, Kansas City Star, 9 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
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Expect a lively start with ceviche, followed by options like short-rib enchiladas or chicken fajitas before the brass kicks in.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Nearly two years ago, Salty Iguana in Olathe was filled with the sounds of chatty patrons and sizzling fajitas.
—Jenna Thompson
april 9, Kansas City Star, 9 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
See All Example Sentences for fajita
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“Fajita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fajita. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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