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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The Nacho Bizness food tent will be selling home-style tacos, quesadillas and burritos.
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Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
What to order: A quesadilla ($11) with pimento cheese ($1.50), of course.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
What to order: Lonestar quesadilla, with brisket, onions, cheese, barbecue sauce and jalapeño ranch.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Its menu features a variety Mexico City style tacos and quesadillas.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Sep. 2024
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Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
What to order: A quesadilla ($11) with pimento cheese ($1.50), of course.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
What to order: Lonestar quesadilla, with brisket, onions, cheese, barbecue sauce and jalapeño ranch.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Its menu features a variety Mexico City style tacos and quesadillas.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Quesadilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quesadilla. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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