: a dipping sauce of melted cheese and chopped chili peppers : chili con queso
The author was never told in her Texas elementary school that if she ordered queso … or chalupas once she left home, she'd get only a plateful of disappointment.—
Pete Wells
Pete WellsThe Mexican-inspired chain is offering free chips with guacamole or queso to customers who purchase their first order on its new smartphone app.—Aric Jenkins
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It’s cut in half, revealing meaty layers and melting queso Chihuahua.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Indulge in regional delicacies such as queso relleno, papadzules, and the famous lomitos de Valladolid—and make sure to try the dulce de papaya for dessert.
—Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The queso itself can easily be made spicier by adding diced green chilies (also available at Trader Joe's) or dicing in a fresh jalapeno, but also made meatier by browning hot sausage or ground beef and turning it into a richer, more hearty dip.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Read more to find out which Tostitos queso substitute reminded another reporter of vomit.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 22 Apr. 2026
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Indulge in regional delicacies such as queso relleno, papadzules, and the famous lomitos de Valladolid—and make sure to try the dulce de papaya for dessert.
—Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The queso itself can easily be made spicier by adding diced green chilies (also available at Trader Joe's) or dicing in a fresh jalapeno, but also made meatier by browning hot sausage or ground beef and turning it into a richer, more hearty dip.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Read more to find out which Tostitos queso substitute reminded another reporter of vomit.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for queso
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“Queso.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/queso. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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