chorizo
noun
cho·ri·zo
chə-ˈrē-(ˌ)zō 
-(ˌ)sō
plural chorizos
: a seasoned, coarsely ground, pork sausage
a
: a spicy or sweet ground pork sausage that is seasoned especially with smoked paprika, is used chiefly in Spanish cooking, and is typically sold dried and cured in casings
b
: a spicy ground pork sausage that is seasoned with chili powder and other spices (such as cumin or garlic), is used chiefly in Mexican cooking, and is typically sold uncooked either loose or in casings
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All breakfast tacos start with a base of egg and cheese with the option of adding brisket, chorizo, jalapeno sausage, bacon or steak.
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Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
The chorizo was moved during the inspection.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Seafood lovers might continue with an entree of Manila clams with fregola, fennel and Spanish chorizo ($28).
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
There’s egg and cheese, chorizo, potato, bacon, sausage or beef.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
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Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
The chorizo was moved during the inspection.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Seafood lovers might continue with an entree of Manila clams with fregola, fennel and Spanish chorizo ($28).
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
There’s egg and cheese, chorizo, potato, bacon, sausage or beef.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Chorizo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorizo. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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