n. pl. tos·ta·das or tos·ta·dos 1. A tortilla or tortilla chip deep-fried until crisp. 2. A dish made by topping a tostada with various ingredients, such as refried beans, cheese, lettuce, meat, guacamole, salsa, or sour cream. [American Spanish, from Spanish, feminine past participle of tostar, to toast, from Vulgar Latin *tostāre; see TOAST1.] |
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