queso fresco

noun

queso fres·​co -ˈfre-(ˌ)skō 

: an unripened white cheese of Mexican origin that has a mild flavor and a soft moist texture

Examples of queso fresco in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lobster enchiladas come with salsa roja, queso fresco, and lime crema; pan-roasted salmon is accompanied by gluten-free peanut noodles and cucumber salad spiked with nuoc cham (a Vietnamese dipping sauce). — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Cilantro and queso fresco add additional texture and flavor to be scooped up in every bite. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 23 June 2026

The combination of mayonnaise, queso fresco, and cayenne pepper takes sweet, crunchy corn on the cob to new heights. — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026

The mixture is covered to cook, then topped with butter before adding queso fresco and cotija and covering it to melt the cheese before serving. — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Spanish, "fresh cheese"

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above