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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That includes traditional Mexican items such as chimichangas, burritos, tacos, enchiladas, vegetarian dishes, combination dishes and dessert items.
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Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 18 Oct. 2025
From tres quesos super nachos to a Bombay chimichanga, try a different dish at one of the three locations in University City, Ballantyne and Lake Norman.
—Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Are chimichangas Arizona's comfort food?
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 8 Aug. 2025
El Gallo Giro’s menu includes street tacos, authentic enchiladas, quesadillas, burritos and chimichangas.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2025
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Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 18 Oct. 2025
From tres quesos super nachos to a Bombay chimichanga, try a different dish at one of the three locations in University City, Ballantyne and Lake Norman.
—Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Are chimichangas Arizona's comfort food?
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 8 Aug. 2025
El Gallo Giro’s menu includes street tacos, authentic enchiladas, quesadillas, burritos and chimichangas.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2025
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“Chimichanga.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chimichanga. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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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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