tostada
/tɒˈstɑːdə
/(also tostado /tɒˈstɑːdəʊ/)
noun (plural tostadas or tostados)
A Mexican deep-fried maize flour pancake topped with a seasoned mixture of beans, mincemeat, and vegetables.She explains the difference between chimichangas, burritos, tacos, tostadas, enchiladas and fajitas....
- As for more mainstream Mexican fare, the buffet has it all: tostadas, tacos, quesadillas, fajitas and a make-your-own burrito bar.
- Tacos, enchiladas, tostadas and burritos can be ordered as either entrées or mains, and are ordered per item (for example: a beef taco is $3.60, a chicken burrito is $8.00).
Origin
Spanish, literally 'toasted', past participle of tostar.