whats the difference between a chalupa and a tostada?

Question

Im of mexican decent and as a kid a tostada was crispy flat tortilla layered with refried beans lettuce tomato topped with cheese somtimes ground beef as well.

Answer 1

chalupa is a corn tortilla dough formed into a small boat shape and fried until crisp. It`s then usually filled with shredded beef, pork or chicken, vegetables, cheese or a combination of these, and served as an appetizer

and a tostada is A crisp-fried tortilla topped with re-fried beans, shredded chicken or beef, lettuce, tomatoes, grated cheese, sour cream or guacamole.

both are very similar but, the chalupa is thicker and the tostada is flat.

Answer 2

Chalupa Vs Tostada

Answer 3

Chalupa is a Taco Bell Product which uses a fried bread in the shape of a crispy taco shell

Answer 4

Yep that's a tostada, a chalupa is:

Easy Chicken Chalupa Recipe


This easy chicken chalupa recipe uses seven ingredients plus some toppings to make a quick supper for your family. Combine chicken, sour green, green onions, tomatoes, olives, and cheeses for a hearty, Mexican chalupa.
INGREDIENTS:
2 C. cooked chicken
1 C. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 C. sour cream
1 bunch chopped green onions
1 can cream of chicken soup [undiluted]
1 can diced tomatoes with chili peppers [undrained]
1 small can of chopped black olives
Mozzarella cheese
1 pkg. of small (about 8") flour tortillas
PREPARATION:
Combine all ingredients except tortillas and Mozzarella cheese.
Fill flour tortillas with mixture and place seam-side down on a greased baking dish. Cover with a cup of grated Mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350 degrees about 25 minutes.