quesadilla
noun
que·sa·dil·la
ˌkā-sə-ˈdē-ə 
also -ˈt͟hē-,
or -ˈt͟hēl-yə
: a tortilla filled with cheese and often a savory mixture (as of meat and vegetables), folded, and usually fried
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Silva Sausages: Northern California Bratwurst sausages Chando’s Tacos: Birria tacos, burritos, quesadillas and nachos.
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Kat Tran
updated July 12, Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025
Tres Amigos in Flagstaff, which has a 4.8 star rating, is on Route 66 and serves up street tacos, quesadillas and burritos.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
Chef Kenny’s Kitchen Location: Varies — food truck Menu
Cuisine: Comfort food including steak and grits, quesadillas and deviled eggs
How to order: Call 704-578-6958 or email [email protected].
—Heidi Finley
july 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025
Think quesadillas made with Kentish Oaxaca-style cheese, truffles, and guajillo chile, or an empanada filled with wagyu shortrib, served with watercress salsa and pickled shallot.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Kat Tran
updated July 12, Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025
Tres Amigos in Flagstaff, which has a 4.8 star rating, is on Route 66 and serves up street tacos, quesadillas and burritos.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
Chef Kenny’s Kitchen Location: Varies — food truck Menu
Cuisine: Comfort food including steak and grits, quesadillas and deviled eggs
How to order: Call 704-578-6958 or email [email protected].
—Heidi Finley
july 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025
Think quesadillas made with Kentish Oaxaca-style cheese, truffles, and guajillo chile, or an empanada filled with wagyu shortrib, served with watercress salsa and pickled shallot.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for quesadilla
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“Quesadilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quesadilla. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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