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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Like beans on toast, hefty salads, and weeknight quesadillas.
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Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
On the menu find tacos, burritos and quesadillas.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The menu includes tacos, tortas, carnitas, barbacoa, chicharrón, quesadillas, burritos, tamales, pupusas, menudo and guiso del dia, or stew of the day — all made with fresh ingredients and meats.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
In addition to smoothies and bowls, Tropical Smoothie Cafe also offers food items such as flatbreads, wraps, quesadillas and salad, in addition to a Turkey Bacon Ranch sandwich.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
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Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
On the menu find tacos, burritos and quesadillas.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The menu includes tacos, tortas, carnitas, barbacoa, chicharrón, quesadillas, burritos, tamales, pupusas, menudo and guiso del dia, or stew of the day — all made with fresh ingredients and meats.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
In addition to smoothies and bowls, Tropical Smoothie Cafe also offers food items such as flatbreads, wraps, quesadillas and salad, in addition to a Turkey Bacon Ranch sandwich.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 16 Sep. 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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