Queso is sold as solid chunks or blocks, as a thicker paste-style dip, and as a thinner, liquid-style sauce.
Many queso products are ready to eat, while others are heat-and-serve. They can be microwaved or heated on the stove, and are served hot or cold as a dip or melted topping.
Queso is offered across a range of spice levels—commonly labeled mild, medium, or hot—so you’ll see jars described as mild heat, medium spice, or hot/spicy.
Queso is sold in tubs, jars, and squeezable bottles, with the format chosen to match the product’s intended use (e.g., dip vs. pourable sauce).
Storage varies by product: some queso tubs are shelf-stable and labeled ready to heat, while squeezable sauce bottles and opened tubs are typically kept refrigerated—check the product label for specific instructions.
