Taquito

A taquito (/tɑːˈkiːtoʊ/; Spanish: [taˈkito]) is a Mexican dish consisting of a small rolled-up tortilla that contains filling, typically beef or chicken. The word taquito is a diminutive of the Spanish word taco ("light snack").

The dish is believed to have originated in the Mexican state of Jalisco. Taquitos were originally made with leftover bits of meat that were fried in a small amount of oil. Today, taquitos are typically made with flour tortillas, and the fillings can include cheese, vegetables, and various meats.

Taquitos were brought to the United States by Mexican immigrants, and have become popular in Tex-Mex cuisine. They are often served as appetizers or snacks, and can be found in many chain restaurants.

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Recipes

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Chicken Taquitos

  • spinach
  • cheddar cheese
  • salsa
  • sour cream
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • garlic powder
  • corn
  • chicken
  • cream cheese
  • guacamole
  • salt
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Chorizo Taquitos

  • salsa
  • guacamole
  • cheddar cheese
  • beef chorizo sausage
  • sour cream
  • fajita flour tortilla
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Homemade Taquitos

  • onion powder
  • garlic powder
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • beef
  • beef broth
  • corn tortilla
  • guacamole
  • oil
  • salsa
  • salt
  • cheese
  • sour cream
  • toothpick
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Homemade Taquitos

  • coriander
  • cumin
  • olive oil
  • jackfruit
  • green chile
  • all purpose flour
  • jack cheese
  • salt
  • green onion
  • garlic
  • refried bean
  • cooking spray
  • black pepper
  • cayenne pepper
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Mini Chipotle Chicken Taquitos

  • lime juice
  • adobo sauce
  • chipotle
  • sazon seasoning
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • chicken broth
  • cumin
  • mexican cheese
  • olive oil
  • chicken breast
  • garlic
  • sugar
  • corn tortilla
  • cream cheese
  • canola oil
  • chipotle chicken
  • taquito
  • cilantro
  • sour cream
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Chorizo Taquito with Cheddar Queso

  • yellow mustard
  • olive oil
  • carrot
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • red pepper
  • cheddar cheese
  • canola oil
  • apple juice
  • cilantro
  • garlic
  • flour tortilla
  • links chorizo sausage
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Bean and Cheese Taquitos

  • avocado
  • mexican cheese
  • refried bean
  • crema
  • white vinegar
  • cumin
  • salt
  • corn tortilla
  • cilantro
  • onion
  • water
  • avocado oil
  • pico de gallo
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Homemade Chicken Taquitos

  • canola oil
  • tooth pick
  • chicken breast
  • guacamole
  • pico de gallo
  • sour cream
  • taco seasoning
  • corn tortilla
  • iceberg lettuce
  • mozzarella cheese
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Spicy Chicken Taquitos

  • FOR TAQUITOS
  • cooking spray
  • queso fresco
  • black pepper
  • pico de gallo
  • salt
  • chipotle
  • chilli powder
  • cumin
  • corn tortilla
  • cheddar cheese
  • pepper jack cheese
  • cream cheese
  • chicken
  • FOR AVOCADO CREAM SAUCE
  • black pepper
  • lime juice
  • salt
  • garlic
  • avocado
  • sour cream
  • coriander
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Chicken Taquitos with Guacamole Recipe

  • guacamole
  • Guacamole
  • taquito
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • ño
  • garlic
  • limes lime juice
  • onion
  • avocado
  • Taquitos
  • mexican crema
  • jalapeño
  • garlic
  • chicken
  • canola oil
  • romaine lettuce
  • onion
  • corn tortilla
  • tomato
  • radish
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Skinny Baked Cream Cheese Taquitos

  • colby jack cheese
  • green onion
  • lime juice
  • chili powder
  • garlic powder
  • cumin
  • salsa
  • greek yogurt
  • salt
  • chicken
  • cilantro
  • less cream cheese
  • wheat flour tortilla
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Baked Honey Lime Chicken Taquitos

  • sour cream
  • colby jack cheese
  • lime juice
  • chili powder
  • lime juice
  • garlic powder
  • cumin
  • green taco sauce
  • honey
  • cilantro
  • salt
  • chicken
  • cilantro
  • cream cheese
  • flour tortilla
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Chicken Taquitos

  • cheddar cheese
  • cilantro
  • ch tortilla
  • cream cheese
  • lemon juice
  • salsa
  • taco seasoning
  • green onion
  • chicken
  • salt
  • vegetable oil

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
corn tortilla
cumin
salsa
chicken
sour cream
cilantro
chili powder
olive oil
garlic
cheddar cheese
green onion
cream cheese
guacamole
onion
garlic powder
flour tortilla
canola oil
cheese
lime juice
cooking spray
avocado
pico de gallo
chicken breast
black pepper
bell pepper
chipotle
egg
oil
green chile
refried bean
colby jack cheese
mexican cheese
taquito
hot sauce
taco seasoning
tomato
spinach
mexican crema
lettuce
pepper jack cheese
red pepper
coriander
all purpose flour
greek yogurt
monterey jack cheese
tomatillo
vegetable oil
corn
avocado salsa verde
cotija cheese
liquid smoke
white corn tortilla
fully sausage link
beef chorizo sausage
fajita flour tortilla
onion powder
beef
beef broth
toothpick
jackfruit
jack cheese
cayenne pepper
pepper
black bean
hot dog
adobo sauce
sazon seasoning
chicken broth
sugar
chipotle chicken
breakfast sausage
yellow mustard
carrot
apple juice
links chorizo sausage
crema
white vinegar
water
avocado oil
mint
parsley
chorizo
brie cheese
fennel
yogurt
poblano pepper
milk
butter
chicken thigh
sausage
feta
tortilla
salsa chicken breast
andquot tortilla
tooth pick
iceberg lettuce
mozzarella cheese
queso fresco
chilli powder
bleu cheese crumble
buffalo sauce
ranch
ño
jalapeño
limes lime juice
romaine lettuce
radish
less cream cheese
wheat flour tortilla
josé olé beef
olife
avocado salsa
monterrey jack cheese
el paso flour tortilla
el paso refried bean
green taco sauce
honey
ch tortilla
lemon juice
shrimp
monterrey jack
sweet corn ear
sides lime

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 30%
  • corn tortilla 26%

Common Ingredients

  • cumin 17%
  • olive oil 17%
  • salsa 17%

Usual Ingredients

  • sour cream 15%
  • cheddar cheese 13%
  • cheese 13%
  • chili powder 13%
  • canola oil 11%
  • garlic 11%
  • green onion 11%
  • guacamole 11%