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National Queso Day

Celebrate National Queso Day with your favorite cheesy dip! Grab a bag of chips, invite some friends and dig in to enjoy the yummy goodness.

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September 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATESeptember 20

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYCheese

INTRO

Introduction

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Get ready to celebrate National Queso Day on September 20th and add a cheesy twist to your day! This beloved Mexican dish is thought to have originated in the 16th century, but it has been around far longer than that. Whether you prefer it mild or spicy, queso is one of those dishes that everyone can agree on - just grab some chips and get dipping!

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TIMELINE

National Queso Day Timeline

Queso Origins

Queso is thought to have originated in Mexico in the 16th century as a blended, melted cheese dish.

Queso Enters United States

Queso slowly makes its way to the United States through Tex-Mex cuisine, becoming popular in the Southwestern regions.

Chili's Queso Debut

Restaurant franchise Chili's introduces its version of queso known as Chili Con Queso topping, earning popularity across the country.

Queso's Mainstream Popularity

The early 2000s saw queso become a staple in Tex-Mex cuisine across all of America, found in restaurants and supermarkets alike.

Chipotle Introduces Queso

Fast food chain Chipotle adds queso to its menu nationwide due to popular demand, marking a significant moment in the dish's history.

National Queso Day Recognition

National Queso Day becomes widely acknowledged, celebrating the beloved cheesy dish on September 20th every year.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Queso Day

Create unique queso dishes

Queso can be used in a variety of dishes from tacos to nachos. Get creative and try out some new recipes to celebrate National Queso Day.

THROW

Throw a queso party

Gather your friends and family for a queso themed party. Serve up all kinds of queso dishes, from plain queso dip to loaded baked potato nachos.

MAKE

Make homemade queso

Try making your own queso with a variety of different cheeses, spices, and ingredients. Experiment with different flavors and create the perfect queso recipe.

VISIT

Visit a Mexican restaurant

Go out and celebrate by visiting your favorite Mexican restaurant and having some delicious queso! You can even order some takeout if you don't feel like going out.

EAT

Eat queso for breakfast

Who said you can't have queso for breakfast? Start off your day with some cheesy goodness by making yourself an omelette filled with melted cheese and served with a side of chips and guacamole.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Queso Day

Queso is versatile

Queso isn't just limited to being served as dip - you can use it in recipes like nachos, tacos and burritos. Plus, it's great for topping dishes like macaroni and cheese or chili to give them an extra cheesy kick of deliciousness!

Queso is delicious

What's not to love about melty, creamy queso dip? It's the perfect party food and can be served with any number of things - chips, pretzels, crackers, veggies...the list goes on. Plus, you can spruce it up by adding ingredients like beef, beans or chiles for added flavor!

Queso is easy to make

Making queso doesn't have to be intimidating. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily whip up a batch of delicious queso in no time flat. So if you're looking for something tasty to bring to the next potluck, look no further than your trusty queso recipe!