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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This recipe combines ground beef and veggies, chewy tortillas, rich enchilada sauce, and two types of gooey cheese.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
In a previous Star-Telegram article, a reader recommended La Rueda for their mac and cheese or chicken enchiladas.
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Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Or if you’re renewed enough to start a new week, grab a burrito or enchilada and a milkshake at Geyserville Market and Deli and hit the road.
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Alissa Greenberg,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
In a previous Star-Telegram article, a reader recommended La Rueda for their mac and cheese or chicken enchiladas.
—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Or if you’re renewed enough to start a new week, grab a burrito or enchilada and a milkshake at Geyserville Market and Deli and hit the road.
—
Alissa Greenberg,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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“Enchilada.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enchilada. Accessed 5 Jul. 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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