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
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Top with tortilla strips, fresh cilantro, avocado slices, lime slices, and crumbled queso fresco.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
The store’s carnicería offers marinated meats, and the cremería features queso fresco and cotija.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
The store’s carnicería offers marinated meats, and the cremería features queso fresco and cotija.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Queso fresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/queso%20fresco. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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