chimichanga
Americannoun
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chimichangas
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Etymology
Origin of chimichanga
First recorded in 1950–55; from Mexican Spanish (Veracruz, Tabasco) chimichanga, chivichanga “trinket, trifle,” of uncertain origin
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When Scott craves a chimichanga in the middle of a challenge, we all know who’s going to bring it.
From Slate ● Apr. 10, 2020
The menu says “Northwest cuisine” but whispers “upscale bar fare,” with a kimchi Reuben, black-bean-and-sweet-potato chimichanga, cider-brined pork chops and, my choice, a seared yellowfin salad.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 13, 2017
Whatever goes inside the chimichanga — and there are at least 10 or so possibilities at El Charro — should be hot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2016
I enjoyed the sturdy chimichanga plumped with spicy house-made chorizo, as much as the comforting pozole, a thick stew of pulled pork studded with hominy.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 7, 2013
One upscale French style restaurant in Phoenix even offers a lobster chimichanga, an appetizer featuring basil beurre blanc and avocado corn salsa, priced at $18.50.
From New York Times ● Nov. 16, 2011
In 2020, Taste of Home published a list of "39 recipes husbands can't get enough of," including some real "meat and potatoes" fare like beef chimichangas and burgers with grilled cheese sandwiches as buns.
From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2023
The restaurant has been operated by the same family ever since, and they’re still serving a wide assortment of chimichangas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2022
Prices: $2 to $21 for starters, sides, snacks, tacos, burritos, chimichangas, entrees and desserts.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 2, 2021
Giant cupcakes, skinny California rolls, Tex-Mex chimichangas and southern fried chicken – we mock super-sized US portions even as we stuff ourselves silly.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 5, 2014
If his mother was home, he was happy, even if she smelled like chimichangas.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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