Flauta

A 'flauta' (Spanish for "flute") generally refers to a long, slender, savory pastry, often deep-fried, originating from Mexican cuisine. It's similar to a taquito or a rolled taco, featuring a filling of meat (usually chicken, beef, or pork), cheese, or vegetables rolled inside a corn or flour tortilla. The tortilla is then fried until crispy. The dish is frequently garnished with toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, lettuce, and crumbled cheese. The size and shape of a flauta can vary, and it's often served as an appetizer or snack.

Flauta meaning with examples

• At the fiesta, the aroma of sizzling flautas wafted through the air, enticing everyone. The chicken flautas were crispy and flavorful, and the perfect party food to go with the margaritas. The family loved how crispy they were. Everyone was thrilled by the ease of consuming this food.
• The street vendor was busy frying flautas and served them with a generous dollop of guacamole and a squeeze of lime. The savory flauta with shredded beef and the fresh guacamole went together perfectly. Customers queued excitedly to buy his tasty flautas.
• For a quick and easy dinner, I baked some frozen flautas in the oven, achieving a surprisingly good level of crispiness. I filled the flautas with beef and cheese and then baked it until it was golden brown. The whole family enjoyed it, especially the toppings.
• The restaurant's appetizer sampler included mini flautas, served alongside other Mexican favorites. They were a great side dish and a quick tasty snack for the whole family, and allowed the customers to try a variety of flavors.