The dish typically consists of
french fries,
carne asada,
guacamole,
sour cream,
cheese, and sometimes
salsa. Typically, the fries are of the shoestring variety, but other cuts may be used as well. The carne asada is usually finely chopped to avoid the need for a knife or additional cutting on the part of the consumer. The cheese is commonly
cotija, although many establishments use a less-costly shredded cheese mix which melts with the other ingredients and keeps longer. In
Los Angeles, the dish may also contain
refried beans. The dish is high in calories, with a meal-sized portion containing 2000 calories or more. ==Similar dishes==