Cook Out Quesadilla: Price, Calories & What's In It
What Is the Cook Out Quesadilla?
Cook Out's Quesadilla is a folded flour tortilla filled with melted cheese plus seasoned chicken or beef, griddled until crispy and cut into two halves. It's one of the few non-burger Tray mains and a favorite for diners who want something a little different.
Pricing
- Quesadilla — Chicken (2 pc.) — $2.99
- Quesadilla — Beef (2 pc.) — $2.99
- Cheese Quesadilla — $2.49
- As a Tray main (with 2 sides + drink): $4.99 total
Nutrition
- Chicken Quesadilla: ~440 cal · 22g fat · 38g carbs · 22g protein · 1080mg sodium
- Beef Quesadilla: ~480 cal · 26g fat · 38g carbs · 22g protein · 1120mg sodium
- Cheese Quesadilla: ~410 cal · 21g fat · 38g carbs · 16g protein · 920mg sodium
How It Compares
Cook Out's quesadilla isn't trying to compete with Chipotle or Taco Bell — it's a simpler, cheaper format. At $2.99 for a two-piece chicken quesadilla, you're paying about half what a similar item costs at Taco Bell's Quesadilla ($5.99+). The flavor profile is mild (American-style cheese, lightly seasoned meat), so don't expect Tex-Mex spice. Add jalapeños or hot sauce if you want kick.
Customization
- Add sour cream or salsa as a side (location-dependent)
- Order Cheese Quesadilla for a vegetarian Tray main
- Ask for "extra crispy" — staff will press the griddle longer
- Combine chicken + beef for a "mixed" quesadilla (off-menu, most locations honor it)
Is It Worth It?
Yes — as a non-burger Tray option, the Quesadilla is an underrated pick. The chicken version is the safer bet (the beef can be heavy-handed on seasoning at some locations). As a $4.99 Tray with fries and hushpuppies plus a sweet tea, it's a fully satisfying meal. The Cheese Quesadilla at $2.49 is also one of the only sit-down-style vegetarian options on the entire Cook Out menu.