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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In the Italian Market, Blue Corn is a casual Mexican restaurant that serves tortillas, huaraches, tacos and more made with blue corn grown in the owners’ native Puebla.
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Regan Stephens,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Try using ingredients like corn tortillas, scrambled eggs, avocado, tomato, black beans, and cilantro.
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Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
30 June 2026
After eight years of serving tacos in North Beach, Taquiza is taking its famous blue corn tortillas and closing up shop.
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Connie Ogle
june 30,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Dressed up with fresh tomatoes, peppers, and avocado, this dinner includes kitchen staples like salsa, chicken, corn tortillas, and frozen spinach for a quick-prep meal.
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Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
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Regan Stephens,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Try using ingredients like corn tortillas, scrambled eggs, avocado, tomato, black beans, and cilantro.
—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
30 June 2026
After eight years of serving tacos in North Beach, Taquiza is taking its famous blue corn tortillas and closing up shop.
—
Connie Ogle
june 30,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Dressed up with fresh tomatoes, peppers, and avocado, this dinner includes kitchen staples like salsa, chicken, corn tortillas, and frozen spinach for a quick-prep meal.
—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
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“Tortilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tortilla. Accessed 6 Jul. 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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