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/Sounds like "ehn" (as in "egg") + "chee" (as in "cheek") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "dah" (as in "dart")/

Meaning

A corn tortilla rolled up, drenched in chile sauce, and filled with cheese, chicken, or beans. A cornerstone of Mexican cooking with endless regional variations.

Examples

My mom's green enchiladas are my favorite by far.

I ordered enchiladas suizas and they came covered in cream and melted cheese.

Regional synonyms

Something of poor quality, cheap, or not worth what it claims to be. In Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic, "fufú" describes anything with a deceptive appearance: looks okay on the outside, disappoints the moment you actually use it.