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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In Oaxaca, the tlayuda is typically folded while on the griddle, like a quesadilla.
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Dec. 2025
The Quesarito takes a burrito, filled with ground beef, rice, chipotle sauce and sour cream, and wraps it in a cheese quesadilla.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
Based in North Carolina, Cook Out is known for its trays, which allow customers to get a combination of items such as burgers, chicken strips, quesadillas, hushpuppies and more.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
At lunchtime, expect classics like elk chili, burgers, and quesadillas.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Dec. 2025
The Quesarito takes a burrito, filled with ground beef, rice, chipotle sauce and sour cream, and wraps it in a cheese quesadilla.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
Based in North Carolina, Cook Out is known for its trays, which allow customers to get a combination of items such as burgers, chicken strips, quesadillas, hushpuppies and more.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
At lunchtime, expect classics like elk chili, burgers, and quesadillas.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Quesadilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quesadilla. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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