Quesadilla de Chorizo

Quesadilla de Chorizo is a popular Mexican street food made by folding a tortilla around melted cheese and spicy, seasoned chorizo sausage, then grilling or pan-frying it until crispy. It typically uses corn or flour tortillas, Oaxaca or Chihuahua cheese, and crumbled Mexican chorizo, which is a fresh, spiced pork sausage.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, with a significant amount of carbohydrates from the tortilla. A single serving provides a good source of iron and B vitamins from the chorizo, and contains roughly 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	850 mg
Calcium	250 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	220 mg
Vitamin A	150 µg
Vitamin B12	1.2 µg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Selenium	18 µg
Zinc	2.8 mg

Per 1 quesadilla (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a quintessential example of Mexican antojitos (snacks), showcasing the fusion of indigenous corn tortillas with Spanish-introduced pork and cheese. Nutritionally, the chorizo's high fat content helps carry the fat-soluble vitamins and spices, making it a very energy-dense and flavorful meal.