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Queso

Torchy’s Tacos

“Theirs is the only queso that I would want as a meal alone.” – Nathan Rock

Finalists: Eldorado Cafe, De Nada Cantina, Kerbey Lane Cafe, Matt’s El Rancho

Previous Winners

2026:

Torchy’s Tacos

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