carne asada
noun
car·ne asa·da
ˌkär-nā-ə-ˈsä-də 
: a grilled Mexican dish of spicy marinated steak strips sometimes served in a burrito or taco
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Long to make Crumbl’s semi-sweet chocolate chunk cookies, Chipotle’s chicken al pastor, Portillo’s famous chocolate cake, California Pizza Kitchen’s carne asada pizza or Maggiano’s Italian meatballs?
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Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Sit down for barbacoa tacos at Gish Bac, run by barbacoa queen Maria Ramos; bite into crispy fish and shrimp tacos from Tacos Baja's four outposts; or pull up a red plastic stool at El Ruso, known for its carne asada.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
There are build-your-own-bowl restaurants that encourage customers to make mountains out of carne asada and shredded cheese.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Inside, the restaurant resembles any neighborhood spot that slings fresh carne asada tacos, with tight seating and brightly colored walls.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Sit down for barbacoa tacos at Gish Bac, run by barbacoa queen Maria Ramos; bite into crispy fish and shrimp tacos from Tacos Baja's four outposts; or pull up a red plastic stool at El Ruso, known for its carne asada.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
There are build-your-own-bowl restaurants that encourage customers to make mountains out of carne asada and shredded cheese.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Inside, the restaurant resembles any neighborhood spot that slings fresh carne asada tacos, with tight seating and brightly colored walls.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for carne asada
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“Carne asada.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carne%20asada. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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