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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Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
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may 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
For entrées, customers can choose from Tex-Mex favorites like enchiladas and fajitas.
—Ella Gonzales
may 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
These beef enchiladas will easily become a family favorite.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Menu highlights include enchiladas, tacos, and the cult-favorite El Rey Burger.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
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“Enchilada.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enchilada. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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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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