chimichanga
noun
chi·mi·chan·ga
ˌchi-mē-ˈchäŋ-gə 
: a tortilla wrapped around a filling (as of meat) and deep-fried
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The menu includes Mexican food such as chimichangas, burritos, nachos, tacos and enchiladas, as well as sandwiches, Italian food, gyros and cheeseburgers.
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Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024
Cantina Azteca: Founded by Ismael Pantoja in 2005, this colorful Carmichael Oaks Shopping Center restaurant delights customers from breakfast (green chile omelets, machaca burritos) through dinner (vegan stuffed pasilla peppers, crab-shrimp-tilapia chimichangas).
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 9 Apr. 2024
Forty years ago, who would have ever thought that chimichangas could be made kosher?
—Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2024
Imagine what chimichangas might be called had she not been so controlled.
—Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 24 Dec. 2023
Some menu items include tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, chimichangas, chiles rellenos and other favorite Mexican dishes.
—Jdumound, cleveland, 18 July 2023
Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant Abuelo’s large menu includes a fajita chimichanga, Durango burrito, enchilada platters and pork tenderloin abrigada.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 4 July 2023
The Drive-Thru on Milwaukee's east side is rebranding to Señor Gorditos and will sell burritos, tacos, chimichangas and more.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 31 May 2023
Don Juan's serves enchiladas, street tacos, chicken flautas, burritos, tamales and chimichangas.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2023
Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024
Cantina Azteca: Founded by Ismael Pantoja in 2005, this colorful Carmichael Oaks Shopping Center restaurant delights customers from breakfast (green chile omelets, machaca burritos) through dinner (vegan stuffed pasilla peppers, crab-shrimp-tilapia chimichangas).
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 9 Apr. 2024
Forty years ago, who would have ever thought that chimichangas could be made kosher?
—Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2024
Imagine what chimichangas might be called had she not been so controlled.
—Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 24 Dec. 2023
Some menu items include tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, chimichangas, chiles rellenos and other favorite Mexican dishes.
—Jdumound, cleveland, 18 July 2023
Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant Abuelo’s large menu includes a fajita chimichanga, Durango burrito, enchilada platters and pork tenderloin abrigada.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 4 July 2023
The Drive-Thru on Milwaukee's east side is rebranding to Señor Gorditos and will sell burritos, tacos, chimichangas and more.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 31 May 2023
Don Juan's serves enchiladas, street tacos, chicken flautas, burritos, tamales and chimichangas.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2023
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chimichanga
noun
chi·mi·chan·ga
ˌchim-ē-ˈchäng-gə
: a tortilla wrapped around a filling (as of meat) and deep-fried
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