carne asada
noun
car·ne asa·da
ˌkär-nā-ə-ˈsä-də 
: a grilled Mexican dish of spicy marinated steak strips sometimes served in a burrito or taco
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Fiesta Patria Mexican Restaurant Bar + Grill has opened in the Mountain Island/Harwood Lane area, serving up classics like chicken fajitas, enchiladas, carne asada and more, manager Antonio Alvarado told CharlotteFive.
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Certain dishes, like the chilango pizza — featuring carnitas or carne asada, jalapeños, queso fresco and avocado — and the three tacos plate, pull inspiration from Mexican cuisine.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The carne asada is just as delicious—juicy and packed with the notes of cumin, citrus, and a bit of heat.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Drop by the taco truck on 69th Street for an order of crispy tripa (tripe) or carne asada tacos.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Certain dishes, like the chilango pizza — featuring carnitas or carne asada, jalapeños, queso fresco and avocado — and the three tacos plate, pull inspiration from Mexican cuisine.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The carne asada is just as delicious—juicy and packed with the notes of cumin, citrus, and a bit of heat.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Drop by the taco truck on 69th Street for an order of crispy tripa (tripe) or carne asada tacos.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for carne asada
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“Carne asada.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carne%20asada. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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