Mexican quesadillas are an emblematic dish of traditional Mexican cuisine, prized for both their simplicity and their unmistakable taste.

This delicious treat, made with corn tortillas filled with cheese and a variety of optional Mexican ingredients, has conquered palates around the world. 

From the classic cheese-only quesadilla to more elaborate versions with squash blossom, huitlacoche or chorizo, Mexican quesadillas are a perfect showcase of the country’s culinary richness and diversity.

How to make Mexican quesadillas?

To make traditional Mexican quesadillas, the basic ingredients are simple, but you can add additional fillings according to your preference.

Ingredients for making Mexican quesadillas

Basic ingredients:

The basic ingredients to prepare Mexican quesadillas are the following:

• Corn tortillas (preferably fresh)
• Oaxaca cheese (you can also use Chihuahua cheese, asadero cheese or mozzarella)

Optional ingredients for the filling:

Some optional ingredients to prepare Mexican quesadillas are the following:

• Squash blossom
• Huitlacoche (a corn mushroom, very popular in Mexican cuisine)
• Mushrooms or mushrooms
• Rajas de chile poblano (strips of roasted and peeled poblano peppers)
• Chorizo sausage (pre-cooked)
• Refried beans
• Epazote (an aromatic herb often used in Mexican cooking)

Accompaniments:

These are some of the accompaniments that you could add to your Mexican quesadillas:

• Green sauce or red sauce
• Guacamole
• Chopped onion
• Chopped cilantro
• Mexican cream

Instructions for making Mexican quesadillas:

How to prepare your Mexican quesadillas step by step? Follow the instructions below:

1. Prepare ingredients:
   • Shred the Oaxaca cheese or cheese of your choice.
   • If you are going to use any additional fillings such as squash blossom, huitlacoche, mushrooms, poblano pepper strips or chorizo, prepare them beforehand. Cook them in a frying pan with a little oil and season to taste.
2. Heat the tortillas:
   • Place a comal or large frying pan over medium heat. Let it heat through.
   • Place a corn tortilla on the griddle and heat it for a few seconds until it is pliable.
3. Add cheese and filling:
   • Place a generous portion of cheese on one half of the tortilla.
   • If you are using additional filling, add it on top of the cheese.
   • Fold the tortilla:
   • Fold the tortilla in half, covering the cheese and filling. Press gently with a spatula to seal the edges.
4. Cook the quesadilla:
   • Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side. The tortilla should be lightly browned and crispy, and the cheese should be completely melted.
   • If the tortilla dries out too quickly, turn the heat down so it doesn’t burn before the cheese melts.
5. Serve:
   • Once the quesadilla is ready, remove it from the comal and place it on a plate.
   • Cut the quesadilla in half if desired, and serve with salsa verde, salsa roja, guacamole, crema mexicana, onion and cilantro.

Tips for making Mexican quesadillas:

Here are some tips to make your Mexican quesadillas delicious:

• Use fresh corn tortillas for a more authentic taste.
• You can experiment with different fillings to suit your taste, or simply enjoy the quesadilla with just cheese.
• If you prefer flour tortillas, you can also use flour tortillas instead of corn tortillas.

That’s it! Now you have delicious Mexican quesadillas to enjoy, but if you want to prepare quesadillas in true Mexican style, we recommend that you prepare them with your own homemade tortillas. Go ahead and prepare them at home and enjoy this delicacy at home whenever you can.

If you don’t have time or want to enjoy a different kind of dinner, remember! At Taqueria de Birra we are experts in tacos and Mexican food since 1989. Come and taste some quality quesadillas or order them for pick up or delivery at our premises in C/ Don Pedro, 11 or Plaza de las Comendadoras, 2.