Queso Fresco is the most-consumed cheese in the Mexican community. Tropical Queso Fresco Mexicano is soft, moist, with a slightly salty flavor and a creamy and grainy texture. Queso Fresco is often crumbled over salads, refried beans, enchiladas, chilaquiles, tacos, and it makes a fresh filling in cooked dishes. 

Does Queso Fresco melt?

No, Queso Fresco doesn’t melt when heated. And it crumbles very easily simply by using your hands.

How to use Queso Fresco Mexicano?

Queso Fresco is incredibly versatile. It is generally used crumbled on tacos, tostadas, enchiladas, enfrijoladas, chilaquiles, soups, and other traditional Mexican recipes, accompanied with cream and different ingredients depending on the taste, style, and dish (accompaniments such as lettuce, salsa, cilantro, avocado, chorizo, and tomato).

It is also used as a filling for Queso Fresco Enchiladas or in vegetables such as zucchini and the popular stuffed poblano peppers. It also adds flavor and texture to salads; and you can even make dips with Queso Fresco.

In addition, Queso Fresco is used to make desserts such as cheesecake and other delicious sweets.

¿How many types of Queso Fresco are there?

Queso Fresco is used in different countries in Latin America besides Mexico, especially in Central America. That’s why Tropical offers a wide variety.

You can find Queso Fresco Mexicano in more types, flavors, and sizes such as:

Tropical also offers Queso Fresco Guatemalteco, Queso Fresco Salvadoreño, Queso Fresco Centroamericano and Queso Fresco Hondureño.

Nutritional Facts

Queso Fresco Mexicano

20 servings per container
Serving Size
1 ounce (28g)
Amount per serving
Calories
80
% Daily Value*
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 3.5g
18%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 160mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
Incl. 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 5g
Vitamin D 0%Calcium 15%Iron 0%Potassium 0%
The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Queso Fresco with Jalapeño (12oz)

12 servings per container
Serving Size
1 ounce (28g)
Amount per serving
Calories
80
% Daily Value*
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 3.5g
18%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 160mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
Incl. 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 5g
Vitamin D 0%Calcium 15%Iron 0%Potassium 0%
The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Queso Fresco en Hoja de Plátano

12 servings per container
Serving Size
1 ounce (28g)
Amount per serving
Calories
80
% Daily Value*
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 3.5g
18%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 160mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
Incl. 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 5g
Vitamin D 0%Calcium 15%Iron 0%Potassium 0%
The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.