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noun. flute [noun] a type of high-pitched woodwind musical instrument. pipe [noun] (music) a musical instrument consisting of a hollow wooden, metal etc tube through which the player blows or causes air to be blown in order to make a sound.

In Spanish, “Flautas” means flutes. Flautas resemble a flute. They are long, thin, and flute-shaped. Tortillas are filled with meat and cheese and fried to perfection.

Given the name flautas due to their similar shape to the musical instrument known as the flute, flautas can be found all over Mexico, with a wide variation in size and flavors.

taquito A taquito (Spanish pronunciation: [taˈkito], Spanish for "small taco"), taco dorado, rolled taco, or flauta ( Spanish pronunciation: [ˈflawta], Spanish for "flute") is a Mexican food dish that typically consists of a small rolled-up tortilla that contains filling, including beef, cheese or chicken.

Flautas are named for their similar appearance to flutes and are typically long and thin. They may be conical in shape at times, which can help contain the filling so that you get all the flavor of the dish in each bite, instead of letting some of the filling fall out of the tortilla on your plate.

The word “flauta” itself is derived from the Spanish word “flauta,” which means “flute,” and refers to the long, thin shape of the rolled tortilla.

“Flautas” is Spanish for “flutes.” If you've ever had this cuisine at a Mexican restaurant, you'll immediately understand why. Flautas are made from tortillas that are filled and then rolled up and fried. The result: a long, thin, flute-shaped roll that's extra-crispy and bursting with a savory, spiced filling.

A taquito (Spanish pronunciation: [taˈkito], Spanish for "small taco"), taco dorado, rolled taco, or flauta ( Spanish pronunciation: [ˈflawta], Spanish for "flute") is a Mexican food dish that typically consists of a small rolled-up tortilla that contains filling, including beef, cheese or chicken.

Flautas are often called “taquitos,” “tacos dorados,” and vice-versa. Are they the same things, though? Not exactly. The main differences don't have to do with flavor, but rather with size and shape.