enchilada
noun
en·chi·la·da
ˌen-chə-ˈlä-də 
1
: a usually corn tortilla rolled around a savory mixture, covered with chili sauce, and usually baked
2
: schmear sense 1, ball of wax
the whole enchilada
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The Northland spot sells enchiladas, molcajete, steak, tacos, seafood and more.
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025
In addition, right across the street is a charming traditional Mexican restaurant, Burrito Poblano (85 Main Street; 914-337-7900), now 25 years in business, offers sumptuous meals made from first-rate ingredients in dishes like flautas, enchiladas, empanadas and a terrifically rich queso fundido.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Flavors like green enchilada sauce and a poblano chile pack some spice.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
Its menu includes Mexican food such as chimichangas, burritos, nachos, tacos and enchiladas, as well as sandwiches, Italian food, gyros and cheeseburgers.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025
In addition, right across the street is a charming traditional Mexican restaurant, Burrito Poblano (85 Main Street; 914-337-7900), now 25 years in business, offers sumptuous meals made from first-rate ingredients in dishes like flautas, enchiladas, empanadas and a terrifically rich queso fundido.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Flavors like green enchilada sauce and a poblano chile pack some spice.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
Its menu includes Mexican food such as chimichangas, burritos, nachos, tacos and enchiladas, as well as sandwiches, Italian food, gyros and cheeseburgers.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Enchilada.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enchilada. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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enchilada
noun
en·chi·la·da
ˌen-chə-ˈläd-ə
: a tortilla rolled around a meat or cheese filling and covered with a chili sauce
Etymology
American Spanish, derived from earlier enchilar "to season with chili"
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