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
Examples of quesadilla in a Sentence
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Tacos El Gordo, which doles out wallet-friendly tacos, quesadillas, tostadas, and other Mexican favorites, is among our favorites, as is the Instagram-worthy Cafe Lola, which dishes out sweet and savory breakfast and lunch staples (think crème brûlée challah French toast).
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2024
That could be in anything from quesadillas to burritos or something a little more unique—like her favorite, inside of a baked sweet potato.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 May 2024
Vegetarian options: Rice and beans, quesadillas, fries and ...
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
For every taco, bowl, salad, quesadilla or order of nachos purchased, the growing chain donates a portion of the proceeds to its nonprofit partner, Feed My Starving Children.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2024
The quesadillas come in either a birria or veggie option.
—Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 23 Apr. 2024
There was also a food market and lounge area designed by Pina and Vicente, set up for late-night snacks such as tacos al pastor and quesadillas.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 29 Feb. 2024
Head to the Coyoacan food market to sample it in quesadillas, then head to Los Danzantes restaurant where the menu includes huitlacoche fondue and a crispy tostada topped with guacamole and huitlacoche confit.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
The result behaves like flour tortillas, holds up well with fillings and comes in three sizes: small for tacos, medium for larger tacos and quesadillas, and large for burritos and other wraps.
—Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2024
That could be in anything from quesadillas to burritos or something a little more unique—like her favorite, inside of a baked sweet potato.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 May 2024
Vegetarian options: Rice and beans, quesadillas, fries and ...
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
For every taco, bowl, salad, quesadilla or order of nachos purchased, the growing chain donates a portion of the proceeds to its nonprofit partner, Feed My Starving Children.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2024
The quesadillas come in either a birria or veggie option.
—Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 23 Apr. 2024
There was also a food market and lounge area designed by Pina and Vicente, set up for late-night snacks such as tacos al pastor and quesadillas.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 29 Feb. 2024
Head to the Coyoacan food market to sample it in quesadillas, then head to Los Danzantes restaurant where the menu includes huitlacoche fondue and a crispy tostada topped with guacamole and huitlacoche confit.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
The result behaves like flour tortillas, holds up well with fillings and comes in three sizes: small for tacos, medium for larger tacos and quesadillas, and large for burritos and other wraps.
—Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Quesadilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quesadilla. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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