Taqueria
Encyclopedia
Taquería is a Spanish
word meaning taco shop. In some localities, however, it is used to refer to restaurant
s specializing in burrito
s , although taco
s and other dishes are often served as well. Originally, Taquerías referred to the stands of street vendors. However, many taquerías today are restaurants that occupy buildings.
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
word meaning taco shop. In some localities, however, it is used to refer to restaurant
Restaurant
A restaurant is an establishment which prepares and serves food and drink to customers in return for money. Meals are generally served and eaten on premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services...
s specializing in burrito
Burrito
A burrito , or taco de harina, is a type of Mexican food. It consists of a wheat flour tortilla wrapped or folded around a filling. The flour tortilla is usually lightly grilled or steamed, to soften it and make it more pliable. In Mexico, refried beans or meat are sometimes the only fillings...
s , although taco
Taco
A taco is a traditional Mexican dish composed of a corn or wheat tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, chicken, seafood, vegetables and cheese, allowing for great versatility and variety...
s and other dishes are often served as well. Originally, Taquerías referred to the stands of street vendors. However, many taquerías today are restaurants that occupy buildings.