queso

noun

que·​so ˈkā-(ˌ)sō 

: 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

The 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

Examples of queso in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For The Times) That’s the earthy flower bud that comes in standard pupusas of queso con loroco. — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Previously, Star-Telegram readers voted for their favorite queso, crowning The Original Mexican Eats Cafe as the best in town. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026

Finally, the confit goat, served with avocado queso, scallion ash, and Sicilian pistachios, is a great value. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

This viral find is a mashup of taco night and mac and cheese, with seasoned ground beef, peppers, and a creamy queso sauce. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Spanish, "cheese," going back to Latin cāseus — more at cheese entry 1

First Known Use

1989, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing queso

• chile con queso
• chili con queso
• queso fresco

Rhymes for queso

• gesso
• espresso