noun
- a fried tortilla shell or boat-shaped pastry filled with meat, cheese, beans, or other savory ingredients, typically served as an appetizer or snack in Mexican cuisine
Usage: from Mexican Spanish; commonly found in Tex-Mex restaurants
Examples
- She ordered a plate of chalupas as an appetizer at the Mexican restaurant.
- The chalupas were crispy on the outside and filled with seasoned ground beef.
- We shared a basket of cheese and jalapeño chalupas before our main course.
- The restaurant's signature chalupas are made with homemade tortillas.
- He topped his chalupa with sour cream and salsa.