Is it a Flauta or a Taquito?
By Chelsie Kenyon
Question: Is it a Flauta or a Taquito?
I have often gotten questions on the subject of flautas and taquitos and how
to tell the difference and what makes them different.
Answer: Flautas and Taquitos are very similar and the terms are used
interchangeably depending on what your location is.
The Tortilla Difference
Most of the time Flautas, which mean "flutes," usually refer to a flour
tortilla that is rolled up around a filling and deep fried. A Taquito is a
corn tortilla rolled in a similar fashion with a filling of beef, chicken or
cheese and fried until crisp. Sometimes the Flautas are rolled to be
narrower on one side then the other to create a long, narrow cone shape. But
the main difference is that usually Flautas are flour tortillas, and
Taquitos are made of corn tortillas. However, you can also find Taquitos
made from flour tortillas and Flautas made from corn.
The Length Difference
In some areas of Mexico the Flauta and Taquito are determined by size. the
Flauta is very long, made from a burrito-sized corn tortilla. They are very
long and thin and are usually served as a main dish. Taquitos on the other
hand are the shorter versions usually served as an antojito or appetizer.
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