tortilla
noun
tor·ti·lla
tȯr-ˈtē-yə 
: a thin round of unleavened cornmeal or wheat flour bread usually eaten hot with a topping or filling (as of ground meat or cheese)
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Meanwhile, in the same skillet used for the tortillas, heat 2 to 4 tablespoons butter or oil over medium-low heat until foamy.
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Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
Their tortillas are made by a local vendor, but their meats, marinades, salsas and other ingredients are prepared in-house.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
Tacos are served on bright green and red tortillas, which get a distinct color from spinach and beets incorporated into the masa.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
Rooms are lovely, the Taqueria at Los Perros serves incredible homemade tortillas with tasty meats and produce from the property’s farm, and the surfer’s massage is possibly the best globally.
—Noah Lederman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
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Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
Their tortillas are made by a local vendor, but their meats, marinades, salsas and other ingredients are prepared in-house.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
Tacos are served on bright green and red tortillas, which get a distinct color from spinach and beets incorporated into the masa.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
Rooms are lovely, the Taqueria at Los Perros serves incredible homemade tortillas with tasty meats and produce from the property’s farm, and the surfer’s massage is possibly the best globally.
—Noah Lederman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
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tortilla
noun
tor·ti·lla
tȯr-ˈtē-(y)ə
: a thin round of unleavened cornmeal or wheat flour bread
Etymology
American Spanish, literally "little cake," from Spanish torta "cake"
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