13 Smokin’ Hot Queso Dips Perfect for Cinco de Mayo 🔥🧀

Cinco de Mayo calls for bold flavors, melty cheese, and dips that bring the fiesta!
These queso recipes are perfect for your party spread—whether you’re firing up the smoker or keeping it classic. From spicy to smoky, these crowd-pleasers are guaranteed to disappear fast!

Chilis Skillet Queso: The Easiest Two-Ingredient Copycat Recipe

Chili’s Skillet Queso Dip is incredibly delicious and easy to make with just two ingredients.

Get the recipe -> Chilis Skillet Queso

The BEST Smoked Queso Dip (Tons of Variation Ideas!)

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this Creamy Smoked Queso Dip recipe is packed with Velveeta, cheese, Rotel, and loads of flavor!

Get the recipe -> The BEST Smoked Queso Dip

Traeger Smoked Queso with Chorizo

Your Cinco de Mayo guests party guests will be scraping the bottom of the dish for this smoky, spicy cheese dip. The chorizo adds a flavor punch that makes this way better than any basic cheese dip.

Get the recipe -> Traeger Smoked Queso with Chorizo

Traeger Beef Queso

Add a festive twist with a hearty and cheesy dip; this beef queso is smoked on a Traeger for an added layer of flavor, making it perfect for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Get the recipe -> Traeger Beef Queso

Queso Blanco Recipe

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this smooth and creamy queso Blanco dip has just the right amount of spice. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this restaurant copycat recipe that’s ready in under 10 minutes!

Get the recipe -> Queso Blanco Recipe

Beef Queso Dip

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this Beef Queso Dip is a cheesy, meaty appetizer that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Seasoned taco meat, green chilies, and melty cheese come together for a smooth, creamy dip that’s delicious with tortilla chips or crusty bread. The secret to its velvety texture is heating the condensed milk before adding the cheese. 

Get the recipe -> Beef Queso Dip

Authentic Restaurant-Style White Queso Dip (Queso Blanco)

White Queso, also known as Queso Blanco dip is one of the most popular appetizers in a Mexican restaurant.

Get the recipe -> White Queso Dip (Queso Blanco)

Cowboy Queso

Cowboy Queso is a hearty dip with beef, beans, Rotel, cheese, and more. Get the easy recipe to make this tasty dip for your next party.

Get the recipe -> Cowboy Queso

Chile Con Queso Dip

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this chile con queso dip, loaded with melty, gooey cheese and just the right amount of spice. It is made 100% from scratch, with no Velveeta.

Get the recipe -> Chile Con Queso Dip

Brisket Queso

Transform leftover brisket into an irresistible cheesy dip! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this Texas Brisket Queso recipe is perfect for game day parties.

Get the recipe -> Brisket Queso

Easy Smoked Queso

Add a festive twist with a simple yet delicious twist on traditional queso, this recipe involves smoking the dip for an added layer of flavor. It’s an easy, go-to option for parties or casual snacking.

Get the recipe -> Easy Smoked Queso

Queso Fundido

For your next taco night or dinner party, serve up a skillet of hot Queso Fundido. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this flavorful cheese dip is best served warm on crunchy tortilla chips or soft, warm tortillas.

Get the recipe -> Queso Fundido

Homemade Queso (no Velveeta)

Add a festive twist with a recipe for homemade queso that avoids processed cheese, focusing on natural ingredients for a creamy and flavorful cheese dip.

Get the recipe -> Homemade Queso (no Velveeta)