chile relleno
noun
chile re·lle·no
-rā-ˈyā-(ˌ)nō 
plural chiles rellenos also chile rellenos
: a stuffed chili pepper that usually contains cheese or meat and is fried or grilled
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The restaurants are also rated highly for their traditional chile relleno and for the distinctive fish or shrimp tacos with chipotle sauce and mango pico de gallo.
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Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
Each spring, parents feed staff members with enchiladas, tamales and chiles rellenos during Teacher Appreciation Week.
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Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
Matt’s Rancho Martinez With a history of five generations running the family restaurant, Matt’s Rancho Martinez offers traditional Tex-Mex dishes such as tortilla soup, taco salad, chile relleno, enchiladas and tacos.
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Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
Tuck into a classic Southwestern breakfast, like huevos motuleños, chile relleno con huevos, and cornmeal pancakes.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
Each spring, parents feed staff members with enchiladas, tamales and chiles rellenos during Teacher Appreciation Week.
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Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
Matt’s Rancho Martinez With a history of five generations running the family restaurant, Matt’s Rancho Martinez offers traditional Tex-Mex dishes such as tortilla soup, taco salad, chile relleno, enchiladas and tacos.
—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
Tuck into a classic Southwestern breakfast, like huevos motuleños, chile relleno con huevos, and cornmeal pancakes.
—
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Chile relleno.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chile%20relleno. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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