1. A fried tortilla or masa boat-shaped shell filled with meat, cheese, lettuce, and other toppings; a Mexican-American dish.
Usage: plural of chalupa; common in Tex-Mex and Mexican cuisine

Examples

• We ordered a plate of chalupas with shredded chicken and sour cream.
• The restaurant serves crispy chalupas topped with jalapeños and cheese.
• She filled the chalupas with seasoned ground beef and fresh salsa.
• Chalupas are a popular appetizer at Mexican restaurants.
• The chalupas arrived hot and golden from the deep fryer.