Enchilada vs. Chalupa — What's the Difference?

An enchilada (, Spanish: [entʃiˈlaða]) is a corn tortilla rolled around a filling and covered with a savory sauce. Originally from Mexican cuisine, enchiladas can be filled with various ingredients, including meats, cheese, beans, potatoes, vegetables, or combinations.

A chalupa (Spanish pronunciation: [tʃaˈlupa]) is a specialty dish of south-central Mexico, including the states of Hidalgo, Puebla, Guerrero, and Oaxaca.

A tortilla rolled and stuffed usually with a mixture containing meat or cheese and served with a sauce spiced with chili.

A fried, boat-shaped tortilla filled with various ingredients, such as ground beef or pork, cheese, diced vegetables, and seasonings.

A Mexican dish made by wrapping a filling in a tortilla, then baking in a sauce.

A shallop from Xochimilco.

Tortilla with meat filling baked in chili-seasoned tomato sauce

A specialty food of south-central Mexico, consisting of a bowl-shaped fried tortilla stuffed with chopped meat, lettuce, cheese, etc.