"Crispy, salty, tasty and so easy to eat, taquitos are a perfect party food. They're great on their own, even better when dipped in guacamole, salsa or sour cream. These slim rolls, made by tightly rolling a corn or flour tortilla around filling, then dropping it into a fryer until crispy, are similar to a flauta but smaller, and typically served as an appetizer rather than an entree."
"Before we share details about the six brands of frozen beef and bean taquitos we found at local markets, be aware that, like many snacks, taquitos aren't a health food. They're loaded with fat, salt and often artificial colors, and should be enjoyed in moderation. Good taquitos bake up crispy on the outside and have boldly seasoned filling bursting out the ends."
Taquitos are slim rolls made by tightly rolling a corn or flour tortilla around filling, then frying until crispy. They resemble flautas but are smaller and typically served as appetizers rather than entrees. Fillings range from chicken, cheese and beef to beans, reflecting Tex‑Mex/Cal‑Mex flavors in a nontraditional format. The snack likely originated in Southern California in the 1920s and became available frozen in the 1970s. Frozen varieties vary widely in quality; good taquitos crisp outside with boldly seasoned fillings, while poor examples are greasy, bland, or nearly hollow. Taquitos are high in fat, sodium, and often artificial colorings, and should be eaten in moderation.
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