Noun
(often in the plural) A flat tortilla that has been fried or toasted, or a dish based on this. Usually associated with the cuisine of Latin America.
(southern California) A bowl-shaped tortilla that has been fried and filled with various ingredients.
Synonym: taco salad
A tostada is smothered in house-made chipotle beef and topped with black beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese and your choice of salsa. Source: Internet
Dishes will range from Marin Miyagi oysters with smoky Champagne mignonette to an octopus tostada with grilled octopus, peanuts, potato salad, carrots, and celery on a housemade tostada, plus al pastor pork belly tacos and milanesa (breaded pork loin). Source: Internet
If I can bring myself not to order the Montery next time I come, I’ll try the Plato el Tejado with a taco, a chile relleno, a beef tostada, a beef enchilada, a beef burrito and a chicken flauta for the crazy price of just $11.99. Source: Internet
If there’s anything that comes close to a Mexican version of an open-faced sandwich, the tostada is it. Source: Internet
Great for outside parties/potluck/tailgating (tostada bar), Mexican night with added dishes like, Tamales, Enchiladas, Chili Rellenos, Flour tortillas for “Build your own” Burritos. Source: Internet