{"id":439908,"date":"2026-09-18T11:56:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T11:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/439908\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T11:56:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T11:56:12","slug":"where-fort-worth-locals-go-for-to-eat-their-favorite-queso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/439908\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Fort Worth locals go for to eat their favorite queso"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Prepare to gorge yourself in endless chips dipped in liquid gold on Sunday, Sept. 20.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that <a href=\"https:\/\/nationaltoday.com\/national-queso-day\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">queso has its own national holiday?<\/a> National Queso Day takes place every year on Sept. 20.<\/p>\n<p>To round up the best spots to celebrate the cheesy holiday, I took to my loyal friends on <a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/p\/fTkbh33Qrk5m?utm_source=share&amp;extras=MTc2MzgwNjIx&amp;utm_campaign=1789579681100&amp;share_action_id=4a9bf3d7-fdec-45e8-bd83-e6f948a35808\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nextdoor<\/a> and asked them where they get their favorite queso in Fort Worth.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, Star-Telegram readers voted for their favorite queso, crowning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/entertainment\/restaurants\/article311707389.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Original Mexican Eats Cafe as the best in town<\/a>. I would like to honorably mention this staple, as Nextdoor users left this one out.<\/p>\n<p>As for National Queso Day deals, there are few and far between. <a href=\"https:\/\/torchystacos.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Torchy\u2019s Tacos<\/a> is giving away a free, large green chile queso with chips with any purchase, for rewards members only. And that\u2019s all I\u2019ve seen.<\/p>\n<p>                                          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FTW_05 - AMM_queso.JPG\"   width=\"1200\" height=\"1010\" title=\"FTW_05 - AMM_queso.JPG\" alt=\"The The Original Mexican Eats Cafe has been voted by readers to have the best queso in Fort Worth. The restaurant has a variety of quesos for guests to choose from.\"\/>                                                                                    The The Original Mexican Eats Cafe has been voted by readers to have the best queso in Fort Worth. The restaurant has a variety of quesos for guests to choose from.                                                                                            Amanda McCoy                                                                            amccoy@star-telegram.com                                                                                        Where Fort Worth locals get their favorite queso<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abuelos.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Abuelo\u2019s Mexican Restaurant<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Where is it? 4740 S. Hulen St. in Fort Worth. There are also locations in Hurst and Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>What is it? Chile con queso and queso diablo with picadillo and chiles.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended by: Kerry Bingham<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/benitosmexican.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Benito\u2019s<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Where is it? 1450 West Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth.<\/p>\n<p>What is it? Queso and queso flamido.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended by: Gretchen Altaras says, \u201cBenito\u2019s on Magnolia is absolutely delicious. Always voted a favorite.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluegoosecantina.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Goose Cantina<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Where is it? 1612 S. University Drive, Fort Worth. See the full list of D-FW locations <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluegoosecantina.com\/locations\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What is it? Queso with their signature salsa.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended by: Gracie Mays says, \u201cBlue Goose has great queso, on University Dr. across from Tylers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cottonpatch.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cotton Patch Cafe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Where is it? Several D-FW locations. Use the restaurant locator tool <a href=\"https:\/\/cottonpatch.com\/locations\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What is it? Green chile queso.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended by: Peggy Monaghan says, \u201cI like the white chili con queso at Cotton Patch, it has green chili in it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfenix.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">El Fenix<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Where is it? 6391 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ft. Worth. See a full list of locations <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfenix.com\/locations\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What is it? Chile con queso, with the option to add picadillo, guacamole or sour cream.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended by: Janet Hubbell says, \u201cEl Fenix!! Especially as dip for steamed corn tortilla roll-ups!! (Spice it to your taste.)\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elpaseomex.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">El Paseo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Where is it? 5436 Jacksboro Highway in Fort Worth and 100 W Main St. in Azle.<\/p>\n<p>What is it? Chile con queso with a choice of picadillo addition.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended by: Ernestine Lujan says, \u201cEl Paseo has very good queso.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.joetgarcias.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Joe T. Garcia\u2019s<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Where is it? 2201 N. Commerce St., Fort Worth.<\/p>\n<p>What is it? Chile con queso.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended by: When asked about where to get their favorite queso in Fort Worth, Fred Norris says, \u201cJoe T. Garcias. Fantastic Margaritas too.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/laharanch.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mariano\u2019s Hacienda<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Where is it? 2614 Majesty Drive, Arlington. See a full list of D-FW locations <a href=\"https:\/\/laharanch.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What is it? Chile con queso, queso with picadillo and Emily \u2018s spicy queso.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended by: Sharon Hutchison says, \u201cNot Fort Worth, but Arlington: Mariano\u2019s Hacienda on Majesty Dr. Can\u2019t be beat!\u201d Cindy King adds, \u201cMarianos in Arlington, ask for the spicy queso.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercadojuarez.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mercado Juarez<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Where is it? 1651 E. Northside Dr. in Fort Worth and 125 E. Interstate 20 in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>What is it? Chile con queso and habanero queso with picadillo.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended by: King also suggested, \u201cIf you like spicy, go to mercado juarez and get the habanero queso.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mexicansugarcocina.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mexican Sugar Cocina<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Where is it? 3215 Regent Blvd., Irving. See a full list of DFW locations <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mexicansugarcocina.com\/locations\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What is it? Queso blanco with choice of chorizo addition and queso flamado with choice of fajita chicken or beef.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended by: Pareshkumar Patel says, \u201cMexican Sugar has the best of the best in Irving. Little distance but worth it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rustytaco.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rusty Taco<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Where is it? 3206 Winthrop Ave., Fort Worth. See the full list of DFW locations <a href=\"https:\/\/rustytaco.com\/locations\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What is it? Rusty\u2019s signature queso.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended by: Polly Banz says, \u201cRusty Taco queso is spicy and addictive!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f\ud83c\udf77 More news from Ella Gonzales: <\/p>\n<p>                                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG-0239.JPG\"   width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" title=\"IMG-0239.JPG\" alt=\"Vegan queso dips just like the real thing at HG Sply Co. in Trophy Club.\"\/>                                                                                    Vegan queso dips just like the real thing at HG Sply Co. in Trophy Club.                                                                                            Bud Kennedy                                                                            bud@star-telegram.com                                                                                        Honorable mentions from the Star-Telegram<a href=\"https:\/\/www.enchiladasole.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Enchiladas Ole<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Where is it? 1208 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth.<\/p>\n<p>What is it? White queso.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/riomambo.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rio Mambo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Where is it? 6125 SW Loop 820 in Fort Worth and 1302 S. Main St. in Weatherford.<\/p>\n<p>What is it? Traditional or spicy queso with option to add picadillo or chorizo. Also, queso blanco.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hgsplyco.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HG SPLY CO.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Where is it? 1621 River Run in Fort Worth and 3351 Texas Sage Trail in Fort Worth. See the full list of DFW locations <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hgsplyco.com\/locations\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What is it? Spicy vegan cashew queso. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/entertainment\/restaurants\/eats-beat\/article234649917.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bud Kennedy reported<\/a> the queso has \u201call the flavor and joy of regular cheddar queso but none of the guilt.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tiasontheblufftx.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tia\u2019s On the Bluff<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Where is it? 1301 E. Bluff St., Fort Worth.<\/p>\n<p>What is it? 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