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Quesadilla de Queso Oaxaca
Quesadilla de Queso Oaxaca
Mexican
Oaxaca cheese quesadilla
Best wine varietals
1
Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity complements the creamy, mild cheese in the quesadilla.
Albariño's bright acidity complements the creamy, mild cheese in the quesadilla.
2
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's bubbles and acidity cut through the richness of Oaxaca cheese.
Brut Champagne's bubbles and acidity cut through the richness of Oaxaca cheese.
3
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde offers a light, crisp profile that balances the dish's texture.
Vinho Verde offers a light, crisp profile that balances the dish's texture.
4
Chardonnay
Chardonnay's subtle fruit and acidity enhance the quesadilla without overpowering it.
Chardonnay's subtle fruit and acidity enhance the quesadilla without overpowering it.
Best cocktails with this
3
Mexican Firing Squad
acid, heat, bubbles — lime + chili lift and contrast creamy Oaxaca, slight spice echoes Mexican profile
Score: 92
4
Honey Mezcal Sour
smoke/acid/sweet (mezcal's smoke echoes charred tortilla; citrus lifts richness)
Score: 90
5
Tequila Caipiroska
acid, herb — muddled lime and tequila offer fresh, zesty counterpoint to melty cheese
Score: 90
7
Tequila Pomegranate Spritz
acid, bubbles, tart — pomegranate and soda add refreshing sparkle and bright acidity
Score: 88
8
Tequila Electric Lemonade
acid, sweet, bubbles — citrusy, effervescent and refreshing against rich cheese
Score: 85
