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/Sounds like "lohn" (as in "loan") + "cheh" (as in "check") + "REE" (as in "reed") + "ah" (as in "art")/

Meaning

A small, affordable eatery that sells lonches, tortas, and quick food at wallet-friendly prices. The lonchería is the working Mexican's restaurant, fast, cheap, and generous portions.

Examples

I always eat at the lonchería next to the office.

Doña Mary's lonchería has the best tortas in the neighborhood.

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Regional synonyms
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A brave, determined, and fearless person in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico who is willing to face any challenge. The fajado does not run away from any obstacle.