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 franchise serves build-your-own burritos, tacos, bowls and quesadillas.
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Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025
That’s in addition to an accompanying barbacoa quesadilla and, of course, chips and guac.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
Leftovers are great served as tacos or added to quesadillas.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Sprinkle cheese on quesadillas?
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
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Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025
That’s in addition to an accompanying barbacoa quesadilla and, of course, chips and guac.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
Leftovers are great served as tacos or added to quesadillas.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Sprinkle cheese on quesadillas?
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 17 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 2025.
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