chalupa

noun

cha·​lu·​pa chä-ˈlü-pä 

chə-ˈlü-pə

: a fried corn tortilla sometimes shaped like a boat and usually filled with a savory mixture (as of meat, vegetables, or cheese)

Examples of chalupa in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The chalupa was about the size of a street taco with maybe three or four bites. —Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026

Other seafood offerings include the fresh ensalada de aguacate and fish and shrimp chalupas. —Jan Waddy, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Feb. 2026

Ortiz’s ambitious menu included the hominy and pork stew known as pozole, two appetizers — chalupas and chicharrón de queso — salsa, guacamole and corn cake for dessert. —The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026

Cheesy street chalupas are inspired by traditional street tacos made in Hispanic and Latino communities, the fast-food chain said in the release. —Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, from Spanish, boat, skiff, from French chaloupe

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chalupa

• pupa
• stupa