# Flavored Queso Dips Qdoba is Now Offering Different Queso Flavors to Pair with Its Mexican Dishes By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-10-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queso-flavors References: [chewboom](http://www.chewboom.com/2016/10/19/qdoba-adds-buffalo-bacon-queso-queso-verde-menu/) & [businesswire](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20161019005447/en/Qdoba-Mexican-Eats®-Announces-Queso-Flavors) The fast casual restaurant Qdoba Mexican Eats is already known for its bold flavors and now the chain is delighting customers in a new way by offering multiple queso flavors. Not only do the new dips allow customers to elevate their favorite Qdoba dishes, but they can also be added to an entree free of charge. In addition to its popular 3-Cheese Queso, Qdoba will now offer a Buffalo Bacon Queso and Queso Verde. The former combines the smokey flavor of Buffalo sauce with the savory taste of bacon for a unique culinary mashup. On the other hand, Queso Verde combines tomatillos, lime and cilantro for a warm and comforting taste. The dips can be added to any entree free of charge and customers can even vote for their favorite dip by using the hashtag #QdobaBuffalo or #QdobaVerde on [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexi-ai), [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chips-and-queso) or [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notifier). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Flavored Queso:** Restaurants can expand their product line by offering unique and distinctive flavors of traditional dishes and condiments. - **Customer Engagement Through Social Media:** Companies can encourage customer participation and engagement by launching online contests and campaigns for voting, sharing, and promoting their products and services. - **Free Premium Add-ons:** Businesses can attract customers and create goodwill by offering free or discounted premium add-ons that can enhance their dining experience and drive repeat visits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast-casual Dining:** Fast-casual and fast-food chains can differentiate themselves and offer unique experiences to customers by offering customizable and flavorful condiments and add-ons. - **Social Media Marketing:** Marketing agencies and social media services can offer innovative and engaging online promotion strategies to restaurants and food businesses. - **Food Service Industry:** Food suppliers and distributors can develop new product lines and flavors to cater to the evolving demands and preferences of the foodservice industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheese-Crusted Quesadillas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesecrusted-quesadillas.md) - [Tex Mex Macaroni Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qdoba-mac-queso.md) - [Hot Sauce Chicken Nachos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cholula-hot-sweet-chicken-nachos.md) - [Spiced Ready-to-Serve Queso Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velveeta-cheese-dip.md) - [Southwest-Inspired Steak Burrito](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwest-steak-burrito.md) - [Slow-Cooked Mexican Briskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brisket-birria.md) - [Rich Limited-Time QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-johns2.md) - [Free Mexican Fast-Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-queso-blanco.md) - [Spiced Citrusy Steak Toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habanero-lime-steak.md)