“Peace, Love, and Dillas”
A tortilla filled with cheese, spices, meats, condiments - and loads of love! Add in the desire to serve the community and make each patron feel like they are at home. And hey - Presto! Quesadilla Gorilla is born. What started out as a small venture in 2013 in Visalia with traditional recipes handed down for generations in the family, reached Fortune magazine’s list of ‘100 fastest-growing inner city businesses’ ranking third in 2019. Quesadilla Gorilla’s revenue for 2018 was a whopping $1,428,088 with a five-year growth rate of 995.12% as per Fortune magazine! And now, Quesadilla Gorilla comes to San Luis Obispo with its ‘authentic hospitality and guiding principle’ of “Peace, Love, and Dillas”.
Located in the heart of Downtown San Luis Obispo in the Creamery Marketplace on Higuera Street, Quesadilla Gorilla is all about blending traditional recipes with their own unique twists. Taking the whole experience to another level. The focus is on quality quesadillas sourcing fresh local produce that creates warmth and bonhomie and a bright and fun-filled atmosphere.
From the Evan Boling which is the no.1 dish on the menu, dedicated to the barber who christened the venture, to “BUILD YOUR OWN QUESADILLA”, Miguel and Mikayla Reyes put in passion and truckloads of flavor into every preparation. Their special blend of white cheese enhances the gastronomic experience by taking the beguilingly simple quesadilla into a specialty dish with variations for every palate. Small wonder that their growth has been exponential and their popularity almost legendary.
Not just ‘Dillas’
Growing up in close-knit families where food was integral in forming bonds and relationships, Miguel and Mikayla wanted to create a space where community bonding is as important as the good Mexican food being served. Quesadilla Gorilla takes many initiatives in building relationships and one of them is the fundraisers that they host and support. With the pandemic that gripped the world, business slowed down a little, and it was a difficult time for all. That’s when the community stepped in and supported them and helped them stay afloat. Quesadilla Gorilla too, went out on an arm and a leg to support the people, e.g., providing food to first responders in a fire disaster by creating a fund and staying open way beyond their working hours.
There are several causes that Quesadilla Gorilla supports fundraisers for, and patrons can participate in different ways. Besides the fundraisers, there are pop-up events like the Farmer’s Market.
Why Quesadilla Gorilla?
After the roaring success of the first outlet in Visalia, there was no looking back. For opening their fifth Mexican restaurant San Luis Obispo seemed to be a perfect choice. Often called the “happiest city in the country”, the vibrant city is a perfect match for Quesadilla Gorilla’s mantra “Peace, Love, and Dillas”. Whether it’s the traditional flavor of a Kanye Asada quesadilla, or that of the gourmet Meat Lovers original recipe, the freshness of hand-pressed tortillas with a bounty of gooey cheese trickling through can transport anyone to a world of scrumptious delight!
And it doesn’t stop there. There is something for everyone - sweet, savory, spicy, bland, simple, traditional, fusion cuisine with exotic flavors. It’s all there at Quesadilla Gorilla, San Luis Obispo. Order in or pay a visit to the outlet and be a part of the camaraderie that you are sure to find there. Organize a party or a wedding and have them cater for you. Plan a fundraiser for a worthy cause. Visit Quesadilla Gorilla in Downtown SLO and partake of the peace, and love, and the best “Dillas” in the country at Quesadilla Gorilla, San Luis Obispo.
