I have always been crazy about mexican food; however, I never liked quesadillas. I always felt there were flattened burritos that were sub-par. It was not until this year that I was introduced into the deliciousness of the dish.
It never crossed my mind that this dish would contain the immense flavors of all other mexican dishes, in a flattened pancake so to speak. I was able to experience this for the first time at the dining halls just a few weeks ago. A friend of mine was working behind the counter at the mexican style restaurant. I asked him for the best thing he could make me. Instead of making me my usual burrito, he told me it would be a surprise. After selecting all of the ingredients I wanted, he put it on the grill. I was very confused at this point. When he called my number, I had this plate of stuff in my hands. I asked him what he made me, and he said it was a Big Fat Dilla. Not a quesadilla, no. A Big Fat Dilla.
From the moment I began to eat it, my eyes widened with extreme excitement. This was one of the best mexican dishes I have ever had, and it was loaded with meat, vegetables, and flavor. It would not surprise me if the invention of the quesadilla arose after people made a burrito and it somehow was flattened. That is essentially what a quesadilla is. The only difference is the quantity of cheese. Again, it wouldn’t surprise me if the reason for the extra cheese was to act as a binding factor for the dilla.
Regardless on the motivation for its creation, it is definitely increasing in popularity around the world. On a more local level, the quesadilla is also picking up speed. In the beginning of the year, there were very few people that ate, or even knew that the dish existed. Now, there is often a very long line that one must wait for someone to get their hands on this masterpiece. This could be for a few reasons, other than its intense flavor. First, the portability of the dish is advantageous for people that do not have time to dine in. Second, this is a food that people can eat with their hands, so there is no need for any utensils, making the dish increasingly portable. Finally, there is a versatility of ingredients just like a burrito, but now it it is warmed so the cheese is melted.
I personally enjoy my big fat dilla with chicken, black olives, rice, black beans, onions and peppers, and salsa. Furthermore, I like to have sour cream, chipotle ranch, and guacamole on the side for dipping at my convenience. Feel free to respond with some of your favorite add ins, and if you haven’t had a quesadilla just say what you would put in a burrito. But more importantly, if you have not had a dilla yet, make sure you get one as soon as possible. They are definitely something that should not be missed.