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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There’s also an assortment of tacos, a hearty burger with roasted poblanos and chipotle aioli, and seafood enchiladas.
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Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
That’s like trying to make Scheana’s famous enchiladas with a recipe for chimichangas and then being surprised when there aren’t enchiladas on your plate.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 June 2025
Whether served smooth or chunky, salsa verde adds a burst of brightness to everything from tacos and tamales to eggs and enchiladas.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
The star of this enchilada variation is the creamy green sauce made from bright salsa verde and Mexican crema.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
That’s like trying to make Scheana’s famous enchiladas with a recipe for chimichangas and then being surprised when there aren’t enchiladas on your plate.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 June 2025
Whether served smooth or chunky, salsa verde adds a burst of brightness to everything from tacos and tamales to eggs and enchiladas.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
The star of this enchilada variation is the creamy green sauce made from bright salsa verde and Mexican crema.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Enchilada.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enchilada. Accessed 4 Jul. 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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