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Tostada vs Quesadilla - What's the difference?

tostada | quesadilla |

As nouns the difference between tostada and quesadilla

is that tostada is a flat tortilla that has been fried or toasted, or a dish based on this. Usually associated with the cuisine of Latin America while quesadilla is a Mexican dish made by filling a tortilla (corn or flour) with cheese, folding in half and toasting until the cheese is melted. Additional ingredients, such as meats (chicken or beef, commonly), or vegetables can be added. Often served with salsa, guacamole and/or sour cream.

tostada

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (often, in the plural) A flat tortilla that has been fried or toasted, or a dish based on this. Usually associated with the cuisine of Latin America.
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    • , passage=A platter of chicken and octopus tostadas and two ceviches arrived at the table
  • (southern California) A bowl-shaped tortilla that has been fried and filled with various ingredients.

    • Synonyms

    * (bowl-shaped fried tortilla filled with various ingredients) taco salad

    See also

    * (wikipedia "tostada") ----

    quesadilla

    English

    (wikipedia quesadilla)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A Mexican dish made by filling a tortilla (corn or flour) with cheese, folding in half and toasting until the cheese is melted. Additional ingredients, such as meats (chicken or beef, commonly), or vegetables can be added. Often served with salsa, guacamole and/or sour cream.