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There are many varieties of taquitos in different regions. Taquitos most often contain beef or chicken, and sometimes include [[cheese]], [[pork]], [[potato]], or [[vegetables]].<ref name="El Rey"/> They are generally thin and tend to be about {{convert|6|in|cm}} long. Potatoes are usually involved in the breakfast form of taquitos, which are thick and come with eggs. Taquitos are usually served with a type of [[Salsa (sauce)|salsa]] and/or [[guacamole]]. |
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Revision as of 02:51, 13 November 2009
Taquito (from the Spanish diminutive of taco) is a Mexican dish, also very popular in Puerto Rico, consisting of a small rolled-up tortilla and some type of filling, usually beef or chicken. The filled tortilla is crisp-fried. Corn (maize) tortillas are generally used to make taquitos. Flautas, a variation, are commonly made using wheat flour tortillas, but the name, taquito, is applied to both types.[1][2]
There are many varieties of taquitos in different regions. Taquitos most often contain beef or chicken, and sometimes include cheese, pork, potato, or vegetables.[2] They are generally thin and tend to be about 6 inches (15 cm) long. Potatoes are usually involved in the breakfast form of taquitos, which are thick and come with eggs. Taquitos are usually served with a type of salsa and/or guacamole.
In the United States, taquitos are very popular as a frozen food.[2][3] They are also sold by 7-Eleven[4] and QuikTrip[5] convenience stores in a variety of flavors, as well as established restaurants such as Chico's Tacos.[6] Taco Bell began to sell steak and chicken taquitos in 2006. Taco Bell's versions are wrapped in a flour tortilla and grilled, rather than fried.[7] Vegan taquitos are also popular amongst vegans and vegetarians in the United States and Canada. [citation needed]
Crispy fried taquitos sold in Mexico are often called tacos dorados ("golden tacos") or flautas ("flutes"). Typical toppings and sides include cabbage, crema (Mexican sour cream), guacamole, green chili or red chili salsa and crumbled Mexican cheese such as queso fresco.[8]
See also
References
- ^ "Is it a Flauta or a Taquito". About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. Retrieved 2008-06-27.
- ^ a b c "El Monterey Frozen Taquitos". Ruiz Foods. Retrieved 2008-06-27.
- ^ "Taquitos.net". Taquitos.net. Retrieved 2008-06-27.
- ^ "Jalapeno and Cream Cheese 7-Eleven Go-Go Taquito". Garbko, Inc. Retrieved 2008-06-27.
- ^ "QuikTrip Spicy Beef or Chicken Taquitos". QuikTrip Corp. Retrieved 2008-06-27.
- ^ "Chico's Tacos - El Paso". Yelp. Retrieved 2008-06-27.
- ^ "Taco Bell - Specialties". Taco Bell. Retrieved 2008-06-27.
- ^ "Wrap It Up - A Guide to Mexican Street Food". Mexico Connect. Retrieved 2008-06-28.