Gordita" means "little fat one. They are made with tortilla dough (occasionally with the addition of other ingredients such as wheat flour or potato) which is patted into circles of 2 - 3 inches then cooked on a comal and sometimes deep fried as well. The filling, often beans or shredded meat and cheese is placed in the pocket formed when a small layer or skin of dough puffs up from the top and can be peeled open.

Needs filling

Tasty