Smaller versions of the chalupa, called chalupitas, can also be made. These little snacks are often served as appetizers. To make a chalupita, prepare a smaller chalupa crust, and fill it with beans, pepper, and sour cream. This treat is comparable to nachos.
Visalia (/vaÉªËseÉªljÉ/ vy-SAYL-yÉ) is a city situated in the agricultural San Joaquin Valley of California, approximately 230 miles (370 km) southeast of San Francisco, 190 miles (310 km) north of Los Angeles, and 36 miles (58 km) west of Sequoia National Park.
Visalia is the 44th largest city in the state of California and the 201 largest in the United States. Often referred to as the Gateway to the Sequoias, Visalia has an estimated population of 125,921 and spans over 28.6 square miles (74.1 km2) in Central California.