queso fresco

noun

queso fres·co -ˈfre-(ˌ)skō

: an unripened white cheese of Mexican origin that has a mild flavor and a soft moist texture

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They’re then sliced open and filled with nopales, onion, cilantro, queso fresco, and a splash of salsa. — Anais Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026 Transfer to a serving dish and top with queso fresco and crispy bacon. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026 Cilantro and queso fresco add additional texture and flavor to be scooped up in every bite. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 The combination of mayonnaise, queso fresco, and cayenne pepper takes sweet, crunchy corn on the cob to new heights. — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for queso fresco

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Etymology

borrowed from Spanish, "fresh cheese"

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of queso fresco was in 1927

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