chilaquiles

American

[chee-luh-kee-lays] / ˌtʃi ləˈki leɪs /

plural noun

Mexican Cooking. pieces or strips of corn tortilla that are fried, then simmered in a spicy sauce, topped with a layer of cheese and sometimes other ingredients, and served with eggs or shredded chicken.

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Servers emerge from the kitchen carrying mismatched plates of chilaquiles and, on weekends, bowls of hominy-packed, spicy menudo soup that’s spent at least six hours on the stove.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026

A packet can lend instant backbone to a quick enchilada sauce, wake up a pan of chilaquiles or give nacho toppings a little extra swagger.

From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026

I wondered out loud while picking at my chilaquiles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2025

The sprawling menu offers breakfast, lunch and dinner items, from chilaquiles to tortas and enchiladas.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 6, 2023

In the last twenty-four hours I’ve had a single bite of chilaquiles and a handful of Nurse Evil’s apple slices.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon

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