Definition of "taqueria" [taqueria]

• A place where tacos, burritos, and other Mexican dishes are made and sold. (noun)

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• "Taqueria El Si Hay offers Al Pastor in flour tortillas (left) and Barbacoa in corn tortillas (right) at the taqueria."
• "Another good open-front taqueria is Mi Pueblito, located across from Los Ponchos on Negrete in Zona Centro."
• "What you’ve heard about pampano taqueria is true: it’s quite good. also, you can put as much cilantro on your tacos as you see fit. i was born in arizona and lived in san francisco for many years, so i feel i can speak with some authority about mexican food. the pickings are indeed slim here in new york. it’s a goddamned shame."