A little reason to celebrate
National Queso Day
Food ยท September 20
A day for queso, the warm, melted cheese dip served with tortilla chips and loved across Tex-Mex kitchens and game-night tables.
National Queso Day falls on Monday, September 20, 2027. That is 328 days away.
Queso is melted cheese turned into a dip. In American kitchens, especially Tex-Mex ones, it usually means a smooth, warm bowl of cheese with chiles stirred in, set out with a pile of tortilla chips.
The word itself is simply Spanish for cheese, so ordering "queso" at a restaurant can get you anything from a plain golden pool to a bowl crowded with tomatoes, peppers, onions and seasoned meat. Some cooks start with processed cheese for its reliable smoothness. Others melt shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack with a little milk and patience, stirring so it stays silky instead of turning grainy.
The dish rewards eating it hot. As queso cools, it thickens and forms a skin, which is why many people keep it warm in a small slow cooker or reheat it in short bursts. It shows up at parties, potlucks and casual dinners, wherever people like to stand around one bowl and talk.
Toppings change the mood. A spoonful of pico de gallo brightens it, a drizzle of salsa adds heat, and crumbled chorizo makes it heartier. Chips are the classic scoop, though warm tortillas, roasted vegetables and soft pretzels all have their fans.
The last chip in the bowl, dragged through the final streak of cheese, tends to be the one people remember.
Ways to celebrate
- Try melting cheese with milk and canned green chiles for a simple homemade queso.
- Share a bowl of queso and chips with friends or coworkers.
- Top your queso with pico de gallo, salsa or crumbled chorizo.
- Look for a local Tex-Mex restaurant and compare its queso with yours.
- Dip roasted vegetables or soft pretzels instead of chips.
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, September 20 |
| 2027 | Monday, September 20 |
| 2028 | Wednesday, September 20 |
| 2029 | Thursday, September 20 |
| 2030 | Friday, September 20 |
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