La Esquina is one of The 15 Best Places for Queso in New York City.

1. La Esquina

8.5
114 Kenmare St (at Lafayette St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 724 tips and reviews

Sonal U.Sonal U: Vegetarians should get the vegan tacos (off the menu), yuka tostadas, grilled corn, and grilled string beans. The queso fundido and quesadilla are also really good.

Lori L.Lori Luo: Take a seat in the restaurant (with reservations, of course), and order the excellent elote, tacos, and queso fundido.

Jack N.Jack Noble: Great queso fundido and margaritas.

Empellón Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Queso in New York City.

2. Empellón Taqueria

8.0
230 W 4th St (at W 10th St), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · West Village · 230 tips and reviews

Erin L.Erin Lane: Cool atmosphere, slowwwww service. Try the bacon queso fundido, short rib tamale, and crispy fish tacos.

Laura L.Laura Lachman: Lamb Taco and queso with morels!

Ana Marie 💃Ana Marie 💃: Lamb taco is really good, queso fundidos are legit. Good place to grab dinner and kick off a night in the WV

Rosie's is one of The 15 Best Places for Queso in New York City.

3. Rosie's

8.5
29 E 2nd St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 129 tips and reviews

Courtney L.Courtney Lewis: Great brunch. Good spot for groups. Start with the Bourbon Spiked Mocha, guacamole + chips and the queso with sausage. For the main course I highly recommend the Chilaquiles with Cecina Beef.

EArchitectEArchitect: When you're with at least four people, get the platter which they serve on a huge wooden board to share that includes Asada Oaxaquena, Carne Enchilada, Green Chorizo, Cecina, and Grilled Queso Blanco.

Benjamin D.Benjamin Dornbush: Comes alive at 8pm so don't show up late or you miss the beautiful art of tortilla making and the bustle of an authentic restaurant. Definitely try the queso!

Playa Betty's is one of The 15 Best Places for Queso in New York City.

4. Playa Betty's

7.4
320 Amsterdam Ave (W 75th), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · Upper West Side · 71 tips and reviews

David E.David Elizandro: Tacos were great and as a displaced Texan I absolutely loved the queso. Beers were a bit pricey at $8 for drafts but overall a very welcome addition to the UWS.

Giulia P.Giulia Prati: Festive vibes! 🤗 very cool beach-side, surf inspired decor. Definitely recommend the churro ice cream sandwich for dessert. Indulgent menu options (the QUESO) balanced out by the tasty "dharma" bowls

Alec D.Alec Dadisman: While the service was just okay, the food made up for it - I had the Baja fish taco, Southern Girl taco, Mexican corn & guac. Next time I want to try the queso & churro ice cream sandwich!

La Contenta is one of The 15 Best Places for Queso in New York City.

5. La Contenta

8.9
102 Norfolk St (btwn Rivington St & Delancey St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East Side · 84 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Queso fundido and spicy but light aguachile best. Generous guac portion for $10. Well made cocktails too but small so reserve ahead

suneelsuneel: Amazing margaritas and queso fundido

Kevin P.Kevin Pearsall: The very definition of “tiny hidden gem”. Probably no bigger than your average Lower East Side apartment, serving fresh and tasty Mexican. The queso is out of control— order it.

Toloache is one of The 15 Best Places for Queso in New York City.

6. Toloache

8.5
251 W 50th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Theater District · 395 tips and reviews

LydsLyds: Best mex in nyc hands down! Try the langosta tacos... queso fundido is amazing too!

LydsLyds: This is my favorite restaurant in the world... must tries include the langosta tacos, queso fundido & med guacamole

Adrienne C.Adrienne Cooper: Queso fundido + Margarita of your choosing = yum :-)

Baby Bo's Cantina is one of The 15 Best Places for Queso in New York City.

7. Baby Bo's Cantina

7.8
627 2nd Ave (at E 34th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Murray Hill · 118 tips and reviews

LaurenLauren: Try the queso, it's to die for.

Lisa P.Lisa Pfenning: Coconut margarita, queso fondito (hold the sausage) and the bean and cheese mini burrito are the BEST!

Cary N.Cary Neer: Guac is amazing and super lime-y. Queso fondito is unreal and can be made without meat too!

Ofrenda is one of The 15 Best Places for Queso in New York City.

8. Ofrenda

7.9
113 7th Ave S (at Christopher St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · West Village · 175 tips and reviews

SavoredSavored: Amazing homestyle Mexican menu in a great atmosphere - don't leave without ordering the Queso Al Horno Con Huitlacoche. Goat and pepper jack cheeses, corn truffle & red pepper in a perfect combo.

Ali B.Ali Briggs: Queso fundido chorizo is super FUNdido

Chris O.Chris Orihuela: Hands down best Mexican food I have had. Great queso and awesome atmosphere

El Vez is one of The 15 Best Places for Queso in New York City.

9. El Vez

7.9
259 Vesey St (North End Avenue), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Battery Park City · 158 tips and reviews

Allie P.Allie P: Blood orange margaritas are a must. Pair them with the queso fundido and chips and quac for appetizers. Crispy fish soft tacos and the soft carnitas were very tasty. The menu is great for sharing.

GothamistGothamist: Adjacent to the restaurant is a DIY burrito shop, featuring a calorie salvo known as the Frito Pie Burrito, with ground beef, rice, beans, green chili queso, salsas, sour cream, and Fritos. Read more.

Michelle W.Michelle Wiles: Hot damnnn that chile relleno is good. The queso fundido ain't nothin to sneeze at either. Especially when you add on the habanero

Pulquería is one of The 15 Best Places for Queso in New York City.

10. Pulquería

7.6
11 Doyers St (btwn Pell St & Bowery), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Chinatown · 156 tips and reviews

Frani L.Frani Lieberman: Go ahead, walk down that alley. It's the right place. Fear not, walk down those stairs into never land and choose the blue door. Then, all of the guac and queso.

Arjun S.Arjun Seth: Service, margaritas, chorizo, queso, guacamole

Teresa M.Teresa Maria: Amazing queso!! ALso very good mango pulque. The chicken tacos are delicious

Yellow Rose is one of The 15 Best Places for Queso in New York City.

11. Yellow Rose

9.0
102 3rd Ave, New York, NY
Tex-Mex Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 13 tips and reviews

Tracy S.Tracy Spetka: Diff menus are served for bfast (donuts and breakfast tacos!), lunch (tortas!) and dinner. Start with queso and one of each taco, then try ALL of the specials, including the rotating frozen cocktail.

Alex D.Alex David: Great ambiance and tacos

Hotin T.Hotin Tong: Pricey but incredible. Try the beer-battered asparagus, and don’t sleep on the sheet cake for dessert.

Street Taco is one of The 15 Best Places for Queso in New York City.

12. Street Taco

8.4
358 3rd Avenue (corner of E. 26th) (at 26th St), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · Rose Hill · 21 tips and reviews

Rod C.Rod Colburn: Everything! But especially the queso and the quesadillas.

Rod C.Rod Colburn: Best quesadillas and queso ever!

Melissa K.Melissa Kwan: This is the best kept secret in NYC. Phenomenal tacos, friendly staff, open late. Fish taco and mushroom tacos are the best. Fun place, great vibe.

Rosa Mexicano is one of The 15 Best Places for Queso in New York City.

13. Rosa Mexicano

8.2
9 East 18th Street, New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Union Square · 269 tips and reviews

Don J.Don Jones: Do the happy hr menu. Cheap but lots of food. Had the queso and the chicken tacos. Yum.

Shelby K.Shelby Knox: Happy hour, Sat-Thurs. in the bar area. Drinks: $6 margaritas & sangria, $7 mojito, $4 beers. Food: $6 chicken flautas, queso fundido, & Mexican Ceasar salad.

Courtney L.Courtney Lewis: Delicious and freshly made guacamole...it's better spicy! Good margaritas and queso. Love sitting at the bar.

Nai Tapas Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Queso in New York City.

14. Nai Tapas Bar

7.7
84 2nd Ave (E 5th St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · East Village · 90 tips and reviews

Amy M.Amy Mixa: Love the croquettes de jambon and the petotillas de queso de cabra. Also try all the sangrias!

Julie S.Julie Son: Petotillas queso de cambra basically goat cheese in a croquette wrapped with serrano ham and placed on toast. The skirt streak was good too! I did not enjoy the octopus. Blueberry pomegranate sangria

Katherine C.Katherine Corson: Definitely get the Queso de Cabra!! Amazing (I could say "amazeballs" and literally have it be true but obviously I'm too cool for that)!

Cachapas y mas is one of The 15 Best Places for Queso in New York City.

15. Cachapas y mas

8.5
107 dyckman st (btwn Nagle & Post Ave), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Inwood · 64 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: You must try the Patacones (we suggest either the Chorizo or the Pernill Queso y Jamon)! Although, to tell you the truth, everything is muy delicioso.

e D.e D: The papito de queso wit the "special".... SLAMMING!!!! after the club

e D.e D: The papito de queso wit the "special sauce" SLAMMING! After the club