We have a Latin couple at the Flea Market who moved up from Key West. Every week they tow in their taco trailer and set up to make Mexican foods. They do quite a business on the weekends. Not fond of the tacos as Im to accustomed to the Taco Bell flavor. I thought I would try the chicken quesadilla 3 times now in 1 week. I believe this to be the best food I have eaten in several years at the Market. Going to buy one for a friend at lunch tomorrow. Everything is fresh and mild hot sauce is splendid. I've been missing out because this stuff is great food. I noticed on their menu they spell it different. Do you like any kind of quesadilla?

We will get on a kick for them once in awhile. I make them at home using flour tortillas, cgrilled chicken breast from Costco, cheese blend in my sandwich press. Fresh guacamole, sour cream, and pico de Gallo on the side

What is that pico stuff 911 Boss? Seen it on the menu. They've got fresh diced tomato, onion and lettuce. Sour cream and a home made green mild hot sauce. Dont know what kind of cheese is inside. While I keep wanting to eat 2, one seems to do the truck. It is darn good food.

Pico de gallo is like salsa, but everything's chopped instead of blended. Tomatoes, onion, cilantro, chilis and garlic.

911Boss, speaking of Costco, have you tried the raw tortillas they carry? They'd probably make a killer quesadilla in that sandwich press. So much better than the cooked packaged stuff, it's about as fresh as it gets.

We do quesadillas fairly often with the raw tortillas. I use a cast iron flat griddle and lightly toast both sides of one, pull it off and do another. Add chicken or ground turkey, all the vegetables, and a bit of cheese to glue the whole thing together with the tortilla I made first. Home made salsa, when I can.

Thank you. I pass on the cilantro. The rest is all good. Having another at lunch tomorrow. Lets eat!

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Originally posted by David Lee:
Thank you. I pass on the cilantro. The rest is all good. Having another at lunch tomorrow. Lets eat!

Cilantro is the flavor anchor in pico de gallo without it you might as well add lettuce and have yourself a side salad.

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Originally posted by lastmanstanding:

Cilantro is the flavor anchor in pico de gallo without it you might as well add lettuce and have yourself a side salad.

Thanks Ill pass on the bar of soap taste too! There are a lot of other GOOD flavors in pico without the cilantro.

"bar of soap". I recently read that an estimated 17% of the population experience this "bar of soap" taste from cilantro. Too bad. To me, it has a slight citrus taste.

The wife makes quesadillas all the time ~ it's a staple here in Texas and great.
Not sure what brings the cilantro-haters out of the woodwork every time someone mentions it but cilantro is great on/with/in Tex and Mex food but no one sits down and eats a bowl of it.
Love Cilantro!

Ditto...love cilantro.

Great idea: got some leftover chicken and will whip up some quesadillas for lunch! Thanks for the inspiration.

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Originally posted by smschulz:

Not sure what brings the cilantro-haters out of the woodwork every time someone mentions it but cilantro is great on/with/in Tex and Mex food but
Love Cilantro!

Comments like "without it you might as well add lettuce and have yourself a side salad". I dont care if you like it or not. Lovers don't have to put down someone who doesn't like it!! You are asking the wrong question. The question should be why do people feel the need to interject their opinion (especially to the OP)if it is different. I agreed with the OP.

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Originally posted by smschulz:

Not sure what brings the cilantro-haters out of the woodwork every time someone mentions it but cilantro is great on/with/in Tex and Mex food but
Love Cilantro!

Comments like "without it you might as well add lettuce and have yourself a side salad". I dont care if you like it or not. Lovers don't have to put down someone who doesn't like it!! You are asking the wrong question. The question should be why do people feel the need to interject their opinion (especially to the OP)if it is different. I agreed with the OP.

Well said, triggertreat. I never criticize anyone’s opinion about food flavor.

Never realized such tender sensibilities existed over a leafy herb! Don't even get me started on coriander!

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Originally posted by lastmanstanding:
Cilantro is the flavor anchor in pico de gallo without it you might as well add lettuce and have yourself a side salad.

Preach on!

Love them.

I am so sorry I forgot how sensitive you AC guys are, so I apologize.

The OP is experiencing his first quesadilla, does not know what pico de gallo is so we need to let him experience the cuisine at his own pace ~ with or without any integral ingredients.

NOW...who's up for a discussion of "Chili ~ with or without beans?".

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Originally posted by smschulz:
NOW...who's up for a discussion of "Chili ~ with or without beans?".

J. Allen (may he RIP) had the definitive judgement on the bean issue, I hope I'm quoting him correctly, "Go ahead and enjoy all the Texas Bean Stew you want, just don't call it Chili." Or as some of us prefer, "chile."

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Not fond of the tacos as Im to accustomed to the Taco Bell flavor.

We need to talk

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Originally posted by P220 Smudge:

...911Boss, speaking of Costco, have you tried the raw tortillas they carry? They'd probably make a killer quesadilla in that sandwich press. So much better than the cooked packaged stuff, it's about as fresh as it gets.

No, I haven’t seen such a thing at Costco. Will have to check next trip. I usually get my flour tortillas at cash and carry.

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Originally posted by smschulz:
I am so sorry I forgot how sensitive you AC guys are, so I apologize.

The OP is experiencing his first quesadilla, does not know what pico de gallo is so we need to let him experience the cuisine at his own pace ~ with or without any integral ingredients.

NOW...who's up for a discussion of "Chili ~ with or without beans?".

They are very busy today and it had sort of a dirty grill flavor. Plus he put cilantro in them and I really didnt even notice any flavor. Less onion, less tomato, less sour cream. Still pretty tastey.