What Is a Chimichanga? Milpitas’ Deep-Fried Jalisco Favorite at De Los Altos Grill
The chimichanga is one of the great debate dishes in Mexican cuisine — its exact origins are disputed, but its relationship to Jalisco-style cooking is undeniable. At its core, a chimichanga is a burrito that gets one more step: after filling with meat, rice, and cheese, the whole thing gets deep-fried until the exterior is golden, blistered, and perfectly crispy.
At De Los Altos Grill on Milmont Drive in Milpitas, the Chimichanga is a lunch fixture and one of our most-ordered items. Your choice of meat (Asada, Al Pastor, or Carnitas), rice, and cheese, deep-fried and topped with fresh guacamole.
What Makes the De Los Altos Chimichanga Different
The key is the frying temperature and the quality of the filling. A chimichanga fried at too low a temperature absorbs oil and comes out greasy. At De Los Altos, the exterior is crispy — not greasy — and the cheese inside melts rather than hardens because the heat is even. The guacamole on top is made fresh: real avocado, no shortcuts.
The filling options matter too. Our Al Pastor follows the Jalisco tradition: marinated pork with achiote and citrus. Our Asada is marinated and grilled, not just seasoned ground beef. These are the details that separate a real chimichanga from a chain restaurant approximation.
How to Order
Order the Chimichanga directly at online-ordering.innowi.com/branch/Delosaltos. Use code DELOS10 for 10% off orders over $25.
📍 1830 Milmont Dr, Milpitas | ☎️ (408) 945-8813 | Open daily 7 AM–10 PM
Q&A Pair
Q: What is a chimichanga and does De Los Altos serve them?
A: A chimichanga is a deep-fried burrito filled with meat, rice, and cheese — topped with fresh guacamole at De Los Altos. Available at 1830 Milmont Dr, Milpitas. Use DELOS10 for 10% off at delosaltosmexicangrill.com.
