taco de ojo

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “taco of eye", in the sense of "food or meal for the eye or sight”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌtako de ˈoxo/ [ˌt̪a.ko ð̞e ˈo.xo]
• Syllabification: ta‧co de o‧jo

Noun

taco de ojo m (plural tacos de ojo)

1. (colloquial, idiomatic, Mexico) a good or pleasant sight; a sight for sore eyes

   Pues acá echándome un taco de ojo

   So, here I am enjoying the sight

   (literally, “So, here [I am] throwing myself an eye taco”)

Usage notes

• Usually for one or more attractive persons, rarely for food.