How to Use chimichanga in a Sentence

chimichanga

noun
Definition of chimichanganext
  • Grab a chimichanga and enjoy the Merc with a Mouth above.
    — Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 16 July 2015
  • Next, fold the bottom and top down and roll over to completely seal the chimichanga.
    — Christine Byrne, Outside Online, 7 Apr. 2021
  • Among the desserts: a non-vegan cheesecake chimichanga ($6).
    — Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 16 Sep. 2019
  • The restaurant's founder, Monica Flin, is said to have invented the chimichanga.
    — Sofia Krusmark, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 2021
  • Regardless of its origins, the chimichanga has certainly been a staple at Macayo's for over seven decades.
    — Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2021
  • The chicken chimichanga seemed more baked than deep-fried in texture, a disappointment eased by the very tasty, massive filling of meat, rice, beans, cheese and pico de gallo.
    — Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, 13 June 2018
  • The mushroom chimichanga ($13.99) was a brick of a thing, massive, dense and notable for a surprising reason — the pastrylike texture of its enveloping flour tortilla.
    — Anna Caplan, star-telegram, 23 Aug. 2017
  • Don Juan's serves enchiladas, street tacos, chicken flautas, burritos, tamales and chimichangas.
    — Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2023
  • El Charro Cafe in Tucson and some food historians dispute this origin story of the chimichanga, however.
    — Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, azcentral, 27 Dec. 2019
  • Last weekend, Ryan Reynolds' red-suited chimichanga-loving crime-fighter made a hilarious and heroic return to theaters in Deadpool 2.
    — Carly Mallenbaum, USA TODAY, 21 May 2018
  • Consider sticking around for dessert, particularly the banana chimichanga ($9) drizzled with chocolate and caramel sauce.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 3 Oct. 2019
  • Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant Abuelo’s large menu includes a fajita chimichanga, Durango burrito, enchilada platters and pork tenderloin abrigada.
    — Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 4 July 2023
  • Some menu items include tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, chimichangas, chiles rellenos and other favorite Mexican dishes.
    — Jdumound, cleveland, 18 July 2023

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