# Mexican Stew-Inspired Quesadillas The New Birria Quesadilla is Native Foods' Chef Latest Special By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-10-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-birria-quesadilla References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/native-foods-chef-special-october-birria-quesadilla)  [Native Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-beef-sandwich) is putting a plant-based twist on birria this month with its new Birria Quesadilla. For those unfamiliar, Birria is traditionally a spicy and savory Mexican beef stew featuring tender, fall-off-the-bone meat. For its latest monthly Chef’s Special, Native Foods is offering its own interpretation of the dish in the form of a quesadilla. The new Birria Quesadilla consists of [plant-based birria beef](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quesabirria-taco) and plant-based cheddar cheese stuffed into a flour tortilla. The tortilla is then brushed with the consommé before it's tossed on the griddle for an extra flavorful experience. The quesadilla is also served with a flavorful birria consommé that's topped with fresh onion and cilantro. The new plant-based Birria Quesadilla is available now through the end of October at all Native Foods locations. Image Credit: Native Foods ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Mexican Comfort Food:** The rise of plant-based cuisine offers opportunities for businesses to create new twists on traditional dishes, catering to the growing demand for sustainable and healthy options. - **Flavorful Fusion Foods:** Combining iconic flavors from different cultures creates unique culinary experiences and can attract a diverse customer base. - **Creative Quesadilla Fillings:** Expanding the possibilities for quesadilla fillings can lead to innovative and unique offerings to stand out in the crowded Mexican food market. ### Where This Applies - **Plant-based Foods:** The increasing popularity of plant-based diets presents a major opportunity for businesses to offer alternative meat and cheese options in traditional dishes like quesadillas. - **Mexican Cuisine:** Merging traditional Mexican flavors with creative twists can help businesses stand out in a crowded market and attract customers looking for unique culinary experiences. - **Fast Casual Restaurants:** Fast casual restaurants can use unique, culturally inspired chef specials to differentiate themselves from their competitors and generate buzz on social media. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mexican Stew-Inspired Quesadillas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birria-quesadilla.md) - [Mexican Beef Stew Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birria-menu.md) - [Slow-Cooked Mexican Briskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brisket-birria.md) - [Shelf-Stable Plant-Based Taco Fillings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-birria.md) - [Plant-Based Beef Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-beef-sandwich.md) - [Plant-Based Cheesesteak Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-fajita-cheesesteak.md) - [QSR-Backed Quesabirria Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzys-taco-shop-1.md) - [Tasty Tex-Mex Quesadilla Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tres-quesadillas.md) - [Plant-based Steak Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chimichurri-steak-bowl.md)