Taquito

A taquito (from the Spanish diminutive of taco) is a Mexican dish, also very popular in Puerto RicoFact| subst:DATE |date=July 2008, consisting of a small rolled-up tortilla and some sort 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. Cite web
url=http://mexicanfood.about.com/od/mexicancookingfaqs/f/flautaortaquito.htm
title=Is it a Flauta or a Taquito
accessdate=2008-06-27
publisher=About.com, a part of The New York Times Company
work=] Cite web
url=http://www.elmonterey.com/mexicanfood/taquitos/
title=El Monterey Frozen Taquitos
accessdate=2008-06-27
publisher=Ruiz Foods
work=]

There are many varieties of taquitos in different regions. Taquitos most often contain beef or chicken, and sometimes include cheese, pork, potato, or vegetables.Cite web
url=http://www.elmonterey.com/mexicanfood/taquitos/
title=El Monterey Frozen Taquitos
accessdate=2008-06-27
publisher=Ruiz Foods
work=] They are generally thin and tend to be about six inches 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.

Taquitos are very popular as a frozen food. Cite web
url=http://www.elmonterey.com/mexicanfood/taquitos/
title=El Monterey Frozen Taquitos
accessdate=2008-06-27
publisher=Ruiz Foods
work=] Cite web
url=http://www.taquitos.net/snacks.php?page_code=54
title=Taquitos.net
accessdate=2008-06-27
publisher=Taquitos.net
work=] They are also sold by 7-ElevenCite web
url=http://www.garbko.com/
title=Jalapeno and Cream Cheese 7-Eleven Go-Go Taquito™
accessdate=2008-06-27
publisher=Garbko, Inc.
work=] and QuikTripCite web
url=http://www.quiktrip.com/food/taquitos.asp
title=QuikTrip Spicy Beef or Chicken Taquitos
accessdate=2008-06-27
publisher=QuikTrip Corp.
work=] convenience stores in a variety of flavors, as well as established restaurants such as Chico's Tacos.Cite web
url=http://www.yelp.com/biz/chicos-tacos-el-paso-4
title=Chico's Tacos - El Paso
accessdate=2008-06-27
publisher=Yelp
work=] 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.Cite web
url=http://www.tacobell.com/
title=Taco Bell - Specialties
accessdate=2008-06-27
publisher=Taco Bell
work=]

Crispy fried taquitos sold in Mexico are often called "tacos dorados" ("golden [fried] 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. Chorizo (sausage), or machacado (dried beef), etc.Cite web
url=http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/recipes/puebla/kgtacos2.html
title=Wrap It Up - A Guide to Mexican Street Food
accessdate=2008-06-28
publisher=Mexico Connect
work=]

See also

* Low-carb tortilla
* Taco

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