: 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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The feast includes a dozen tamales served with charro beans, Mexican rice, salsas, queso and guacamole, black beans and white rice.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
Starters such as lobster flatbread, crab queso and mozzarella sticks are included among the items discounted in the new promotion.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
The green chile queso, the Terra Signature Burger (topped with green chile and candied chile bacon), and the beef brisket tacos took center stage in my culinary journey at the resort.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024
Some restaurants and food chains might offer special promotions, discounts, or free queso on this day.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Aug. 2024
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
Starters such as lobster flatbread, crab queso and mozzarella sticks are included among the items discounted in the new promotion.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
The green chile queso, the Terra Signature Burger (topped with green chile and candied chile bacon), and the beef brisket tacos took center stage in my culinary journey at the resort.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024
Some restaurants and food chains might offer special promotions, discounts, or free queso on this day.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Aug. 2024
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“Queso.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/queso. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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