The 12-inch quesadilla.

Why one foot is the right size.

Most quesadillas are too small. A six-inch tortilla holds an awkward amount of cheese — too much and it splits, too little and it's just a folded tortilla. Mama Lalis worked the recipe for months before settling on the 12-inch as the engineering sweet spot: enough room for a generous handful of filling and a real cheese pull, but still folds cleanly without falling apart.

The tortilla is a custom flour-corn hybrid — wheat for stretch, corn for flavour. The cheese is half oaxaca (Mexican mozzarella, more elastic), half mozzarella (more melt). Together they pull elegantly. The filling does the rest.

Frequently asked.

Where can I eat the 12-inch quesadilla in Dubai?

Querida Mexican & Friends in Al Barsha 1 — the viral 12-inch quesadilla is on the regular menu. Talal 14 Building, Shop 9. Walk-in only.

What is the 12-inch quesadilla?

A 12-inch flour-corn hybrid tortilla, folded around a generous filling of melted oaxaca and mozzarella cheese with a choice of beef, chicken, mushroom or rajas, then crisp-griddled until the cheese spills out the edges. Best with avocado on the side and a horchata.

How much is the quesadilla?

Around AED 85 for the 12-inch. Smaller versions (6-inch) are available for around AED 45. Both halal, gluten-friendly options on request.

Are the quesadillas halal?

Yes. Every quesadilla at Querida uses halal-certified meat and is cooked in a fully halal kitchen with no alcohol or pork on the line.

Why is this quesadilla viral?

On National Quesadilla Day 2025, Querida's 12-inch cheese pull was filmed by a Dubai food blogger and gained 1.2M views on TikTok. The dish has been on the menu since launch — the viral moment was just a delayed reaction.

What's in the rajas filling?

Rajas is roasted poblano peppers in cream — a Mexican classic. Vegetarian and slightly spicy. Pairs beautifully with the cheese pull.