Definition of flauta
:a usually corn tortilla rolled tightly around a filling (as of meat) and deep-fried
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ORDER THE: cheesy, deep-fried flautas; the stunning ceviche with plump, pristine shrimp; the crispiest pulpo (octopus) known to humankind; and the chicken mole.
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Barbacoa, carnitas, flautas, enchiladas, tacos, burritos, chile rellenos …
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Origin and Etymology of flauta
American Spanish, literally, flute
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