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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Owner Mick Washington makes the frybread and chumuth (Indigenous-style tortillas) by hand.
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Consequently, many Mexican cooks call tortilla soup sopa Azteca.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The show, a blend of culture, community and music, also put the spotlight on Villa's Tacos, a beloved taqueria known to Angelenos for their blue corn tortillas and queso tacos.
—Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
With intense flavors and generous use of cheese, tortillas, cumin and chili peppers, these dishes reflect the cultural exchange between Mexico and Texas, dating back generations.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Consequently, many Mexican cooks call tortilla soup sopa Azteca.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The show, a blend of culture, community and music, also put the spotlight on Villa's Tacos, a beloved taqueria known to Angelenos for their blue corn tortillas and queso tacos.
—Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
With intense flavors and generous use of cheese, tortillas, cumin and chili peppers, these dishes reflect the cultural exchange between Mexico and Texas, dating back generations.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Tortilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tortilla. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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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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