Spanish word

taquería

Pronunciation

IPA/takeˈɾia/

Meaning

  • feminine nountaco shop

Example

Hay una taquería abierta hasta tarde.

There is a taco shop that is open until late.

Illustration for taquería (taco shop)

More examples

¿Dónde está la taquería de la esquina?

Where is the corner taco shop?

Core concept

Small restaurant or stall that prepares and sells tacos to eat in or take away.

Common phrases

  • la taquería de la esquina

    the corner taco shop

  • hacer cola en la taquería

    queue at the taco shop

  • taquería tradicional

    traditional taco shop

Similar words

restaurante: Full-service restaurant with table seating and wait staff serving complete meals.
puesto: Street or market stall selling simple hot dishes and quick takeaway snacks.
fonda: Small, inexpensive home-style diner serving hearty, traditional daily dishes.
cafetería: Self-service or casual spot offering coffee, drinks, and light bites for a break.

Definition in Spanish

Negocio que vende tacos preparados al momento, con variedad de rellenos y salsas para comer allí o para llevar.

Word origin

Formed from taco, ultimately from Nahuatl tlahco, combined with the Spanish suffix -ería that names places selling a particular product.

Usage tips

  • Tacos at a taquería are usually priced per taco, and customers commonly state a quantity and whether the order is 'para llevar' or 'para comer aquí'.

Other meanings

  • taco standnoun
  • taco restaurantnoun

Related words

  • taquerotaco vendornoun
  • taqueritolittle taco shopnoun

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