: 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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Instacart data shows sharp pre-game jumps in purchases of Buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, salsa and queso, with chips close behind — proof that bold, shareable flavors continue to define Super Bowl Sunday spreads.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Additional options include the Flying High deal with two dozen wings for $30, or the First Down Feast, which serves four to six people and includes cheeseburger sliders, loaded french fries with bacon, queso, and jalapeños, and a quesadilla for $50.
—Zacharia Washington, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Artichoke dip is always a favorite; queso is another warm and comforting classic.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Your new teammates will introduce you to enchiladas and Bob Armstrong queso at Matt’s El Rancho — that’s Arch Manning’s favorite spot — plus live music and plenty of Madden tournaments in the Moncrief-Neuhaus players' lounge.
—American-Statesman Editorial Board, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Additional options include the Flying High deal with two dozen wings for $30, or the First Down Feast, which serves four to six people and includes cheeseburger sliders, loaded french fries with bacon, queso, and jalapeños, and a quesadilla for $50.
—Zacharia Washington, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Artichoke dip is always a favorite; queso is another warm and comforting classic.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Your new teammates will introduce you to enchiladas and Bob Armstrong queso at Matt’s El Rancho — that’s Arch Manning’s favorite spot — plus live music and plenty of Madden tournaments in the Moncrief-Neuhaus players' lounge.
—American-Statesman Editorial Board, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Queso.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/queso. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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