Mochachos Burritos, Fajitas, Nachos

Mochachos didn’t start as a Mexican restaurant, but its Mexican Meals section is where a lot of the menu’s most confusing ordering decisions happen. Burritos, fajitas, nachos, enchiladas, and chimichangas all use overlapping ingredients — tortillas, chicken or rump steak, cheddar cheese, salsa, guacamole — which makes them look interchangeable on a menu board. They’re not. Each one is prepared completely differently, served differently, and suits a different kind of eating occasion.

This guide breaks down exactly what separates these five dishes, so you can order the one that actually matches what you’re in the mood for, rather than picking based on which name sounds most familiar.

A quick note before we start: Mochachos operates across South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and Australia, and this section of the menu can vary slightly by region — the Australian menu uses beef instead of rump steak, for instance. This guide focuses on how each dish is built and how they compare to each other, which holds true across regions even where exact pricing differs.

The Two Protein Choices Behind Every Dish

Before getting into the individual dishes, it’s worth understanding that almost every item in this section comes with a choice of filling: chicken or rump steak (branded simply as beef in some regions). A few dishes also offer a refried beans option for a meat-free version.

This choice matters more than it might seem. Rump steak consistently costs more than chicken across every dish in this section, and it changes the eating experience — chicken shreds finer and absorbs sauce more readily, while rump steak strips hold more chew and a heartier, beefier flavour. If you’re ordering for a group, it’s worth asking upfront which protein each person wants rather than assuming everyone wants the same one.

Burrito: The Wrapped Classic

A Mochachos burrito is your choice of filling (chicken or rump steak) combined with sautéed onion and green pepper, topped with cheddar cheese and guacamole, and wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

How it’s served: Fully wrapped and closed, ready to eat by hand — no assembly required, no cutlery needed. This is the most “grab and go” of all five dishes.

What makes it distinct: The burrito is topped with cheese and guacamole rather than a sauce, and it isn’t fried — it’s a soft-wrapped tortilla, not a crisp one. That keeps it lighter than a chimichanga while still being a complete, self-contained meal.

Best for: Anyone wanting a filling, easy-to-eat Mexican meal without needing a knife and fork, or anyone ordering for takeaway or delivery where a wrapped item survives the trip better than an open dish.

Chimichanga: The Fried Burrito

A chimichanga starts from essentially the same idea as a burrito — a tortilla filled with shredded chicken breast or rump steak strips, salsa, and cheddar cheese — but instead of being served soft, it’s folded closed and deep fried to golden perfection, then served with sour cream and guacamole on the side.

How it’s served: Fried and crisp on the outside, with a soft, warm filling inside. Sour cream and guacamole come as accompaniments rather than being wrapped inside, giving you a dipping element the plain burrito doesn’t have.

What makes it distinct: Frying is the single biggest difference between this and the burrito. If you like the idea of a burrito but want more texture — a crunchy exterior contrasting with a soft filling — the chimichanga delivers that in a way the burrito doesn’t.

Best for: Diners who prefer fried, crispy textures over soft wraps, and anyone who enjoys dipping their food rather than having every component sealed inside.

Enchilada: The Smothered Wrap

An enchilada is a soft flour tortilla wrapped around your choice of filling with sautéed onion and green pepper, but instead of being topped with cheese and guacamole like the burrito, it’s topped with salsa and melted cheddar cheese, then served with sour cream and guacamole on the side.

How it’s served: Open-faced or smothered rather than fully sealed — the salsa and melted cheese sit on top, meaning this is more of a knife-and-fork dish than a handheld one.

What makes it distinct: The defining feature is the salsa-and-melted-cheese topping, which gives the enchilada a saucier, more sauce-forward eating experience than the burrito or chimichanga. It sits in a sort of middle ground — not fried and crunchy like a chimichanga, but not as simply wrapped as a burrito either.

Best for: Anyone who wants extra sauce and melted cheese as part of the core dish rather than as a side dip, and diners eating in rather than needing something portable.

Nachos: The Shareable Option

Nachos break from the tortilla-wrap format entirely. They’re crispy tortilla chips covered in salsa and melted cheddar cheese, finished with a dollop of sour cream, guacamole, and sliced jalapeño chillies. You can order them as a Classic (cheese only), or topped with chicken or rump steak for a more substantial version.

How it’s served: As a shared plate of loaded chips, not an individual wrapped item. This is the only dish in the Mexican Meals section that’s naturally built for sharing rather than eating solo.

What makes it distinct: Unlike the other four dishes, there’s no tortilla wrap involved at all — the tortilla is fully broken down into chips. This also makes nachos the most texturally different option: crunchy throughout rather than having a soft or fried exterior around a filling.

Best for: Groups wanting to share a starter or a lighter meal, or anyone who prefers eating with a fork and doesn’t want a full wrapped main. The Classic (no protein) version also works well as a genuinely vegetarian option, unlike the meat-forward burrito, chimichanga, and enchilada defaults.

Fajitas: The Build-Your-Own Option

Fajitas are structurally the odd one out. Rather than arriving pre-assembled, you get two soft flour tortillas along with your choice of filling, sautéed onion and green pepper, Mexican rice, a fajita salad (diced lettuce, onion, and tomato), grated cheddar cheese, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole — and you build the wrap yourself at the table.

How it’s served: Deconstructed, with all the components served separately so you can assemble each tortilla exactly how you like it, using as much or as little of each topping as you want.

What makes it distinct: This is the only dish in the section that’s interactive and includes a full side of Mexican rice and a fresh salad alongside the wrap components. It’s also the most customisable — since you’re building it yourself, you can load one tortilla differently from the other, or skip ingredients you don’t like entirely, without needing to modify an order.

Best for: Anyone who wants control over exactly what goes into their meal, people eating with company who want to compare toppings and combinations, or anyone who wants a larger, more complete plate (rice and salad included) rather than a single wrapped item.

Quick Comparison: All Five Dishes Side by Side

Dish	Preparation	Texture	Sauce/Topping Style	Served As
Burrito	Wrapped, not fried	Soft throughout	Cheddar cheese & guacamole on top	Handheld, sealed
Chimichanga	Wrapped, then deep fried	Crispy outside, soft inside	Salsa & cheese inside; sour cream & guac on side	Fried, with dips
Enchilada	Wrapped, topped, not fried	Soft, saucy	Salsa & melted cheese on top; sour cream & guac on side	Knife-and-fork
Nachos	Chips, not wrapped	Crunchy throughout	Salsa, melted cheese, sour cream, guac, jalapeño	Shared plate
Fajitas	Unassembled, self-wrapped	Varies by build	Rice, salad, cheese, sour cream, salsa, guac served separately	Build-your-own

Choosing Between Them: A Practical Decision Guide

You want something quick and handheld. Go burrito. It’s fully wrapped, requires no assembly, and travels well.

You want maximum texture contrast. Go chimichanga. The fried, crispy exterior against the soft filling is the most distinctive texture experience in this section.

You want a saucier, more indulgent dish and don’t mind using cutlery. Go enchilada. The melted cheese and salsa topping make this the richest option of the wrapped dishes.

You’re eating with a group and want to share rather than order individual mains. Go nachos. It’s built for the middle of the table, and the Classic version covers vegetarians without needing a separate order.

You want to control exactly what’s in your meal, or you’re eating with people who have different preferences. Go fajitas. Since everyone builds their own wrap from shared components, this is the easiest option to satisfy mixed tastes at one table.

You can’t decide between chicken and rump steak. As a general rule, chicken is the more affordable, lighter option across every dish in this section, while rump steak costs more but delivers a heartier, beefier bite. If you’re ordering fajitas specifically, this is less of a dilemma — you can simply request a mixed filling if available, since you’re assembling the wraps yourself anyway.

Real-World Ordering Scenarios

You’re eating solo and want a filling, no-fuss meal. A chicken burrito is the simplest, most self-contained choice — no cutlery, no assembly, nothing to share.

You’re on a date or eating with one other person and want to try a few things. Order one chimichanga and one enchilada to split, so you get both the fried, crispy version and the saucier, smothered version in one sitting.

You’re hosting friends and want a shared starter before mains. Nachos, ordered Classic or with a protein, is the natural centrepiece — it’s the only dish in this section explicitly designed for multiple people to eat from the same plate.

You’re feeding a group with different spice tolerances and topping preferences. Fajitas solve this better than any other option here, since everyone can build their tortilla with exactly the toppings they want, including skipping jalapeño-adjacent heat entirely if needed.

You want the most food for one order. Fajitas typically come with the most total components — two tortillas, rice, salad, and all the toppings — making it the largest single order in this section by volume.

You’re vegetarian. The Classic Nachos and the Refried Beans versions of the Enchilada and Quesadilla are your most straightforward meat-free routes through this part of the menu, since the Burrito, Chimichanga, and Fajitas defaults are built around chicken or rump steak.

A Note on the Quesadilla

While it’s not one of the five headline dishes here, the Quesadilla sits in this same section of the menu and is worth a brief mention: two tortillas sandwiched and toasted together with your choice of filling, sautéed onion, green pepper, and cheddar cheese. Unlike the wrapped dishes above, it’s grilled flat rather than rolled, making it closer in format to a filled toasted sandwich than a wrap. If none of the five dishes above feel right, it’s a reasonable sixth option, particularly for anyone who wants a lower-mess, fork-optional meal.

Common Questions People Get Wrong

“A burrito and a chimichanga are basically the same thing.” They share a filling style, but frying is the entire difference — and it changes the dish substantially. If you order a burrito expecting a crispy shell, you’ll be surprised it’s fully soft.

“Fajitas are a smaller, lighter meal since they’re ‘just’ vegetables and tortillas.” In practice, fajitas tend to be the largest order in this section by total volume, since they include rice and salad in addition to the wrap components — not a light option at all.

“Nachos are just a snack, not a real meal.” The chicken or rump steak versions are substantial enough to function as a full meal, not just a starter — the Classic cheese-only version is the one better suited to a lighter snack or shared appetiser role.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the best Mochachos Mexican dish for sharing?

Nachos are the most naturally shareable dish in this section, served as a single plate meant for multiple people to eat from, unlike the individually wrapped burrito, enchilada, and chimichanga.

Which Mochachos Mexican dish is the largest?

Fajitas typically include the most total food, since the order comes with two tortillas plus a full side of Mexican rice and salad, in addition to the standard toppings.

Is the enchilada spicier than the burrito?

Not inherently — spice level depends more on how much salsa and jalapeño you add than on the dish itself. The enchilada’s salsa topping is more prominent, but neither dish is built to be significantly hotter than the other by default.

Can I order a vegetarian version of these dishes?

Refried beans is typically available as a filling option on select dishes like the enchilada and quesadilla, and Classic Nachos are meat-free by default. The burrito, chimichanga, and fajitas are generally built around chicken or rump steak, so check current vegetarian availability for those specifically.

Are these dishes available with rice instead of a tortilla?

Fajitas are the only dish in this section that includes Mexican rice as a standard component. If you specifically want a rice-based meal, the flame-grilled chicken combos with a rice side are a better fit than the tortilla-based Mexican Meals.

Mochachos Burritos, Fajitas, Nachos, Enchiladas & Chimichangas Explained