totopos

Could you be referring to "totopos", or as they are known in the US, "tortilla chips"?

Corn Fries 1919

Alternately, you can use purchased tortilla chips, called totopos.

Chilaquiles rojos resurrect revelers and leftover tortillas 2009

The chunky salsa recipe that goes with these tacos makes more than necessary for the tacos, and is a delicious dip for totopos (fried tortilla triangles).

Shrimp and nopal tacos: Tacos de camaron y nopalitos 2009

The chunky salsa recipe that goes with these tacos makes more than necessary for the tacos, and is a delicious dip for totopos (fried tortilla triangles).

Shrimp and nopal tacos: Tacos de camaron y nopalitos 2009

Arrange the tortilla chips, known as totopos, in a shallow baking dish.

Arrange the tortilla chips, known as totopos, in a shallow baking dish. If you fry your own, cut or tear them in pieces, then let them sit uncovered overnight to toughen. This way, they don't absorb so much oil when fried. © Daniel Wheeler, 2009 2009

Alternately, you can use purchased tortilla chips, called totopos.

Chilaquiles rojos resurrect revelers and leftover tortillas 2009

In fact, in Mexico, some brands of totopos are marketed specially for chilaquiles.

Chilaquiles rojos resurrect revelers and leftover tortillas 2009

In fact, in Mexico, some brands of totopos are marketed specially for chilaquiles.

Chilaquiles rojos resurrect revelers and leftover tortillas 2009

In the center of each serving, float a few of the totopos on top of the soup.

Cream of Cilantro Soup: Crema de Cilantro 2008

In the center of each serving, float a few of the totopos on top of the soup.

Cream of Cilantro Soup: Crema de Cilantro 2008