quesadilla

noun

que·​sa·​dil·​la ˌkā-sə-ˈdē-ə How to pronounce quesadilla (audio)
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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Was tapping on the plus sign next to a picture of quesadillas taking too long? — Dave Lozo, Fortune, 12 June 2026 The menu includes burritos, tacos, quesadillas and more, starting at $3. — Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026 From chili quesadillas to creamy chili mac and cheese, these ideas boast delicious flavor and are simple to pull together to make something new. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026 Come for lunch Thursday through Monday for the mortadella sandwich or quesadilla de rajas. — Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for quesadilla

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, from Spanish, cheese pastry, diminutive of quesada, from queso cheese, from Latin caseus

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of quesadilla was in 1848

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