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A gordita (Spanish pronunciation: [ɡorˈðita]) in Mexican cuisine is a small cake made with masa harina (nixtamalized corn flour) and stuffed with cheese meat or other fillings. It is similar to a pasty and to the Colombian/Venezuelan arepa. Gordita means little fat one in Spanish. A gordita is typically fried in a deep wok-shaped comal or baked on a regular comal.A gordita is typically prepared as a thick tortilla.