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Rollies Mexican Patio in Tucson Chapter: Golden and Crunchy: Crispy tacos, taquitos and flautas, fry bread tacos, tacos dorados, and San Antonio–style puffy tacos.—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 25 Oct. 2024 Tacos dorados: Tacos with fillings that are deep- or shallow-fried in oil; when rolled, also referred to as taquitos and flautas.—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2024 The puesto also serves tacos dorados (an excellent way to try the cueritos) and steamed tacos de canasta filled with fluffy potatoes.—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024 Roll-Em-Up Taquitos (920 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Suite 180, Roseville): A Cali-Mex chain specializing in tacos dorados, Roll-Em-Up Taquitos opened its first Sacramento-area location in Pleasant Grove Marketplace.—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 1 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dorado
Word History
Etymology
Spanish, from past participle of dorar to gild, from Latin deaurare, from de- + aurum gold — more at aureus
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