tacos
Mexico
The plural is tacos in Mexico and the word does not change. Orders are made with a number, such as cuatro tacos. It is also called Taquitos.
Meaning: plural of taco (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| tacos | Mexico |
| Taquitos | small |
The filling follows de, as in tacos de carnitas or tacos de bistec. For several kinds at once people say de todo un poco.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico tacos also means a meal in general at a street stand, as in vamos a echar unos tacos.
Did you know?
- The tradition of eating tacos al pastor late at night is a staple of Mexico City.
Examples in context
- Cuatro tacos de carnitas, por favor.Four carnitas tacos, please.
- Los tacos de bistec están buenísimos.The steak tacos are delicious.
- Vamos a echar unos tacos.Let us go have some tacos.
Example conversation
Karla and her brother Nico get tacos after a soccer game in Guadalajara.
- Nico¿Qué pedimos?What shall we order?
- KarlaCuatro tacos de carnitas para mí.Four carnitas tacos for me.
- NicoYo igual, y un refresco.Same for me, and a soda.
