tostada

noun, plural tos·ta·das [toh-stah-duh z; Spanish taws-tah–th ahs] /toʊˈstɑ dəz; Spanish tɔsˈtɑ ðɑs/. Mexican Cookery.

1. a tortilla fried until crisp and usually topped with a variety of ingredients, as shredded meat or chicken, refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.

noun plural -das or -dos

1. a crispy deep-fried tortilla topped with meat, cheese, and refried beans

n.

1945, from Mexican Spanish, from past participle of Spanish tostar “to toast” (see toast (v.1)).