Tostada vs. Chalupa

Tostada and Chalupa Definitions
Tostada
A tortilla or tortilla chip deep-fried until crisp.
Chalupa
A fried, boat-shaped tortilla filled with various ingredients, such as ground beef or pork, cheese, diced vegetables, and seasonings.
Tostada
A dish made by topping a tostada with various ingredients, such as refried beans, cheese, lettuce, meat, guacamole, salsa, or sour cream.
Chalupa
A shallop from Xochimilco.
Tostada
A flat tortilla that has been fried or toasted, or a dish based on this. Usually associated with the cuisine of Latin America.
Chalupa
A specialty food of south-central Mexico, consisting of a bowl-shaped fried tortilla stuffed with chopped meat, lettuce, cheese, etc.
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Tostada
(southern California) A bowl-shaped tortilla that has been fried and filled with various ingredients.
Tostada
A flat tortilla with various fillings piled on it
Tostada
A crisp flat tortilla