taqueria

noun

ta·​que·​ria ˌtä-kə-ˈrē-ə 

variants or less commonly taquería

: a Mexican restaurant specializing especially in tacos and burritos

Examples of taqueria in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rojo Gusano, a local taqueria, touts one of the city’s deepest mezcal lists. — Midwest Living, 1 July 2026

If fine dining is not your only objective, our region has plenty of options for meat-free dining, from taquerias to soul food. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026

The Golden Gate, the Mission’s murals and taquerias, Telegraph Hill, the sea lions at Pier 39…They’re all a wonder. — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026

Beyond the buzzy openings and the hottest reservations in town, the Queen City is stacked with neighborhood gems, secret speakeasies, hole-in-the-wall taquerias and even a gas station deli that’s been quietly slinging Southern classics for nearly four decades. — Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, from taco taco

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for taqueria

• area
• ceria
• feria
• varia
• aquaria
• gregaria
• herbaria
• hysteria
• malaria
• puparia
• rancheria
• araucaria