Salvadoran quesadillas deliver delectable taste

Morgan Han-Lemus '23, Staff writer|April 28, 2021

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Photo by Morgan Han-Lemus '23

The quesadilla originated from Mexico, literally meaning the “little cheesy thing.” Although Salvadoran and Mexican quesadillas are extremely different foods, the cheesy taste remains in both versions, highlighting the uniquely different flavors in each dish.

Salvadoran quesadillas deliver delectable taste

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