How to Use carne asada in a Sentence

carne asada

noun
  • The whole dish is topped with a big slab of juicy skirt steak carne asada.
    — Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2022
  • Their parents man the rows of food stands with tacos, trout, and carne asada.
    — Outside Online, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The duck was tender and rich, and the carne asada was a big bite of comfort.
    — Dallas News, 27 Oct. 2022
  • And grilling carne asada, like Adriana’s dad does next to the lake.
    — Outside Online, 2 Aug. 2019
  • Cafes serve cerveza and mariscos – beer and shellfish – and the scent of carne asada wafts through the breeze.
    — Patrick J. McDonnell, sacbee, 4 Sep. 2017
  • Cafes serve cerveza and mariscos — beer and shellfish — and the scent of carne asada wafts through the breeze.
    — Patrick J. McDonnell, latimes.com, 4 Sep. 2017
  • Chipotle bills its new carne asada as tender steak that’s hand-cut and grilled fresh.
    — Grace Wong, chicagotribune.com, 19 Sep. 2019
  • Don’t miss the street-style carne asada and al pastor tacos (and the salsa bar).
    — Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2024
  • The carne asada trompos are an example.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Based on the aroma of carne asada grilling, no one was going home hungry.
    — Eric Sondheimer Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2021
  • Outside, the air is filled with the smoky aroma of sizzling carne asada.
    — Claire O’Callahan, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
  • On day one, the menu probably won’t go much beyond carne asada and bean tacos.
    — Mrussell, oregonlive, 13 June 2023
  • Growing up, dinner was chicken and dumplings one night and carne asada the next.
    — Outside Online, 2 Aug. 2019
  • The quick-service taco shop’s top-selling taco is the carne asada, made with steak grilled over mesquite wood.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 July 2019
  • The carne asada is juicy and the drinks are cold, just the way Mexican food should be.
    — orlandosentinel.com, 5 Oct. 2019
  • Eleven carne asada tacos to try from the 101 Best Tacos guide.
    — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • These were always in the fridge growing up, ready to be thrown into a sauce or on top of carne asada.
    — Alex Zaragoza, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2018
  • My breakfast of two excellent carne asada tacos and a soft drink cost less than $2.
    — Mark Rogers, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2018
  • Try the taco apson, served with carne asada, queso, chile verde, bacon, onions and green chile.
    — Sofia Krusmark, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 2021
  • His children had pitched in for a elegant buffet of moles and carne asada.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2023
  • 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
  • Chipotle says carne asada has 29 grams of protein.
    — Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
  • But, carne asada tacos from Tijuana have a special place in her heart.
    — Jacqueline Jacobo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2022
  • The siren song of al pastor and carne asada sizzling on grills proved irresistible.
    — Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
  • Food trucks handed out carne asada and agua frescas while music thumped in the background.
    — Jennifer Medina, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The shop’s famous carne asada fries are the ultimate in decadent munchie food.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 July 2019
  • This carne asada comes together with just a few ingredients and a quick sear on the grill.
    — Ashley Dunne, Sunset Magazine, 28 Apr. 2022
  • Others have the dog wrapped in bacon, or come with guacamole, or are topped with slices of carne asada or pork pastor.
    — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, 1 May 2020
  • The group had been hired to perform at a carne asada celebrating the opening day.
    — Thania Garcia, Variety, 24 Apr. 2023
  • The deal is tied to the return of carne asada to Chipotle menus nationwide.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025

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