Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$9.19
Burger King · Game Day Pretzel Burger
A flame-grilled quarter-pound beef patty with melted American cheese, bacon, crispy-fried onions, and Nacho Cheese Sauce, served on a Superpretzel Soft Pretzel Bun.
Every queso menu item, by chain and by year
Which US restaurant chains put queso on the menu, when each launch ran, and who got there first.
Key data
MenuLaunches has tracked 17 queso menu launches across 7 US restaurant chains between 2026 and 2026, peaking in 2026-09. The chains that use it most are Burger King, Taco Bell, Del Taco, Twin Peaks.
- Launches
- 17
- Chains
- 7
- Years covered
- 2026–2026
- Peak month
- 2026-09
Launches by month
When chains actually put this on the menu.
- 126-04
- 1626-09
Who launched queso first in 2026
Ordered by announce date.
| # | Chain | Item | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A&W Restaurants | Jalapeño Queso Bacon Double Cheeseburger | April 1, 2026 |
| 2 | Qdoba Mexican Eats | Queso Fundido | September 3, 2026 |
| 3 | Applebee's | O-M-Cheese Chicken Nachos | September 4, 2026 |
| 4 | Applebee's | O-M-Cheese-adilla Burger | September 4, 2026 |
| 5 | Twin Peaks | Game Day Franks | September 8, 2026 |
| 6 | Twin Peaks | Triple Play | September 8, 2026 |
| 7 | Del Taco | Flamin' Hot Queso Loaded Nachos | September 17, 2026 |
| 8 | Del Taco | Epic Flamin' Hot Queso Grilled Chicken Burrito | September 17, 2026 |
| 9 | Del Taco | Flamin' Hot Queso Loaded Fries | September 17, 2026 |
| 10 | Del Taco | Flamin' Hot Queso Crispy Chicken Burrito | September 17, 2026 |
All launches
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$5.79
Burger King · Chicken Fries with Nacho Cheese Dip
Chicken Fries served with a nacho cheese dipping sauce, part of Burger King's Game Day Menu.
Limited-time offerEnded Oct 4$5.49
Taco Bell · Diablo Ranch Steak Nacho Fries
Seasoned fries topped with grilled, marinated steak, Hidden Valley Diablo Ranch sauce, warm nacho cheese sauce, shredded 3-cheese blend, and pico de gallo.
New permanentPermanent
Taco Bell · Nacho Fries
Seasoned fries served with a small cup of warm nacho cheese sauce, now made a permanent menu item after being a recurring limited-time offer.
Test marketWhile supplies last$6.99
Taco Bell · Steak & Potato Loaded Quesadilla
A version of the Steak & Potato Loaded Quesadilla made with pickled jalapeños added, featuring grilled marinated steak, cheddar cheese, Nacho Cheese Sauce, and Creamy Jalapeño Sauce with crispy potato bites in a grilled flour tortilla.
Limited-time offerUntil Nov 18
Del Taco · Flamin' Hot Queso Beef Roller
Seasoned beef, Flamin' Hot flavored queso and fresh house-grated cheddar cheese rolled in a warm flour tortilla.
Limited-time offerUntil Nov 18
Del Taco · Flamin' Hot Queso & Chips
Signature creamy queso blanco seasoned with the flavor of Flamin' Hot, served with fresh, house-made tortilla chips.
Limited-time offerUntil Nov 18
Del Taco · Flamin' Hot Queso Crispy Chicken Burrito
Crispy chicken strips, Crinkle Cut fries, Flamin' Hot flavored queso, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, and sour cream wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
Limited-time offerUntil Nov 18
Del Taco · Flamin' Hot Queso Loaded Fries
Crinkle-cut fries topped with seasoned ground beef, Flamin' Hot-flavored Queso, grated cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and sliced jalapeños.
Limited-time offerUntil Nov 18
Del Taco · Epic Flamin' Hot Queso Grilled Chicken Burrito
Grilled marinated chicken, crinkle-cut fries, Flamin' Hot-flavored Queso, and grated cheddar cheese, wrapped in a warm, oversized flour tortilla.
Limited-time offerUntil Nov 18
Del Taco · Flamin' Hot Queso Loaded Nachos
House-made tortilla chips topped with seasoned ground beef, grilled marinated chicken, or carne asada steak, slow-cooked beans, Flamin' Hot-flavored Queso, sour cream, diced tomatoes, and sliced jalapeños.
New permanentPermanent$9.99
Twin Peaks · Triple Play
A dip sampler now offering six dips to choose from, including new Black Bean Dip and Roasted Garlic Hummus alongside Chipotle Queso, Avocado Smash, Salsa, and Smoked Sriracha Pimento Cheese.
New permanentPermanent$9.99
Twin Peaks · Game Day Franks
Four mini franks on King's Hawaiian rolls with caramelized onions and chipotle honey mustard, with optional add-ons including brisket chili, queso, or fries.
New permanentPermanent
Applebee's · O-M-Cheese-adilla Burger
A burger topped with bacon and pepper Jack cheese in a quesadilla instead of a bun, served in a skillet of melted cheddar cheeses and queso with tortilla chips topped with more queso, pico, and cilantro.
New permanentPermanent
Applebee's · O-M-Cheese Chicken Nachos
A dine-in-only appetizer featuring white corn tortilla chips topped with chipotle lime chicken, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, jalapeños, and cilantro, served in a sizzling skillet of queso and melted Cheddar.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$6.25
Qdoba Mexican Eats · Queso Fundido
A limited-time dip served as a side with tortilla chips or added to a burrito or bowl, featuring the chain's 3-Cheese Queso topped with seasoned ground beef, picante ranch, and fresh cilantro.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last
A&W Restaurants · Jalapeño Queso Bacon Double Cheeseburger
Two beef patties, American cheese, bacon, jalapeños, and a warm, spicy queso sauce.