plural tacos
ˈtä-(ˌ)kōz 
: a crispy or soft corn or wheat tortilla that is folded or rolled and stuffed with a mixture (as of seasoned meat, cheese, and lettuce)
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Sip on specialty margaritas and cervezas while sampling premium tequilas from top brands and enjoy tacos from some of San Diego’s best taco shops.
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
This spin on a family-favorite dinner has all the best parts of classic tacos with a few game-changing surprises mixed in.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
Dishes like beef barbacoa tacos, grouper ceviche with mojito tartar, fennel‑apple salad, and crispy plantains with guacamole are thoughtfully executed.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Fish tacos contain lean protein from the fish and fiber from the salsa inside.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
This spin on a family-favorite dinner has all the best parts of classic tacos with a few game-changing surprises mixed in.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
Dishes like beef barbacoa tacos, grouper ceviche with mojito tartar, fennel‑apple salad, and crispy plantains with guacamole are thoughtfully executed.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Fish tacos contain lean protein from the fish and fiber from the salsa inside.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for taco
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“Taco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taco. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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