Dishola: Reviews by the Dish
- dishola /dish•ō•lâ/
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Austin's Best Queso
"What is queso?" you ask before thinking yourself bilingual, "Oh you mean cheese."
"NO!" I shout with bitter indignation, "Queso is the golden currency of heaven above, flown down to us by nude cherubs so that we might find a small plot of happiness in our lifetime."
Here are some of the greatest queso dishes found in Austin. It's important to note that no two places have the same queso, so it's in your best interest to make pilgrimage to all of these spots. If you know of more, please add it to the list!
900 W 10th St,
Austin, TX
(512) 477-4628
poco-cocoa on 07/12/09
The queso is great, your basic creamy cheesy salsa dip, but the chips are freshly fried, thick and crispy. Nice start to a meal here. more… [1 review]
401 W 2nd St,
Austin, TX, 78701
(512) 494-1500
laura on 06/02/08
It's my second favorite queso in Austin (second only to Fonda San Miguel's queso Oaxaca style). The flavors of green chiles, garlic, and cilantro pervade this queso, giving it a complexity that most other more… [1 review]
2000 S Congress Ave,
Austin, TX
(512) 447-7636
silentmeow on 04/03/08
Mag Mud is the best thing to start with at Magnolia. It's comfort food to me: warm and cheesy and beanie and creamy. I've never had a bad bowl. more… [2 reviews]
2330 W North Loop Blvd,
Austin, TX
(512) 459-4121
laura on 03/25/08
This is some of the best queso in Austin, Texas - and that's saying a lot. We suspect the cheesy delight is made from a variety of real Mexican cheeses (as opposed to the Velveeta-type quesos served at more… [1 review]
1207 S 1st St,
Austin, TX
(512) 445-6599
OMNIVORE on 04/15/09
Alright. I've known about this queso for as long as Torchy's has been open, when they were still slinging tacos around at Little Woodrow's on 6th. I thought that it only had appeal for me, because I more… [1 review]
614 E Oltorf St,
Austin, TX
(512) 444-0012
dano on 11/15/09
Curra's has one of my favorite bowls of queso in Austin. The consistency is just right, not too thick and not watery at all - this is really important so that every dip of the chip can scoop a good amount more… [1 review]
2613 S Lamar Blvd,
Austin, TX
(512) 462-9333
jori on 11/17/09
You absolutely cannot go to Matt's El Rancho without ordering Bob Armstrong Dip. This classic has been added to most Mexican restaurants in the Austin area and nothing comes close to the original! I was more… [2 reviews]
400-A W 2nd Street,
Austin, TX
(512) 499-0300
far on 07/21/09
The Queso was decent, but again nothing outstanding in my memory. more… [1 review]
1500 Spyglass Dr,
Austin, TX
(512) 732-0303
silentmeow on 08/10/08
I agree with bighousepink that sometimes the queso is a little runny, but that doesn't bother me. I like that this queso is always creamy (even if on the runny side) and there are never any lumps or pools more… [2 reviews]
1207 S 1st St,
Austin, TX
(512) 445-6599
krishelle on 08/07/08
I have to disagree with the prior review of the queso at Torchy's. I love queso- I order it everywhere- and I can say from experience that this is some of the most unique stuff I've had. The queso comes more… [2 reviews]
101 San Jacinto Blvd,
Austin, TX
(512) 478-2520
elsigh on 03/12/08
White balls of snappy, fresh Texas goat cheese lay in a pool of rich, sweet, dark brown panela sauce - floating all around like little islands are these browned pieces of yummy bread, which do indeed more… [1 review]
1624 W 5th St,
Austin, TX
(512) 474-1222
bighousepink on 01/03/08
For a cheesy kick, get the Spinach con Queso made with white cheese and mild peppers. It is not spicy and has an addictive stickiness that hangs perfectly from the chips and just keeps from holding at more… [1 review]
1628 Barton Springs Rd,
Austin, TX
(512) 474-8774
jamysama26 on 12/26/07
This is pretty good also try it with guacamole beef and pico added! more… [1 review]
1110 W 6th St,
Austin, TX
(512) 478-5355
jamo on 08/30/07
This queso is consistently delicious. The texture is smooth, and it has an appealing color. It takes a while for this queso to congeal and thicken, so you can enjoy it, without having to rush through more… [1 review]
401 W 2nd St,
Austin, TX, 78701
(512) 494-1500
Paula on 01/08/07
Here in the land where queso is ubiquitous (and mostly forgettable), the rich, flavorful version at Lambert's stands out. The molten, creamy mixture is thick with white cheeses and a generous amount of more… [1 review]
2108 S Lamar Blvd,
Austin, TX
(512) 707-2744
natanya on 11/27/09
I've had a lot of queso in my day and this queso may very well be the best. Many quesos taste like cheese and nothing else, even though you know there should be additional flavors because there are other more… [1 review]
6601 Burnet Rd,
Austin, TX
(512) 454-0747
dano on 11/30/09
I feel like this is a queso work-horse of sorts. You won't find a ton of flourishes or anything, just solid honest-to-goodness queso that'll treat you right. I should also note that this dish is complimented more… [1 review]
4516 Burnet Rd,
Austin, TX
(512) 524-4740
dano on 01/27/10
I thought I knew what's what with respect to queso. I even made my own set on dishola. But then I tried the queso at La Cocina de Consuelo and my world turn upside down. I felt like I was tasting more… [1 review]
