# Queso-Topped Burgers This Restaurant is Now Offering a Spicy Hamburger Dosed in Queso Sauce By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-11-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queso-sauce References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2015/11/el-pollo-loco-introduces-new-grill-master-pollo-bowls.html) & [wendys](https://www.wendys.com/en-us/hamburgers/green-chile-quesoburger) '[Wendy's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-cheese-bun)' is testing a new hamburger topped with a creamy queso sauce and spicy salsa verde. Queso is a spicy cheese sauce that is traditionally served in Tex-Mex restaurants as a dipping sauce for nachos. Wendy's is offering a fresh take on queso by adding it to their latest hamburger. The new 'Green Chile Queso Burger' is a hearty hamburger that is dosed in a combination of poblano queso sauce and spicy salsa verde. In addition to the piquant condiments, the burger also features cheddar cheese, red onion, applewood-smoked bacon and a quarter-pound beef patty. The entire burger is served on a jalapeno cheddar bun for an extra dose of heat. The piquant dish is designed for those who prefer their cheeseburgers on the spicy side. In addition to the new Green Chile Queso Burger, customers can also order a baked potato with the same spicy combination of queso, salsa verde and cheese. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Spicy Queso Burgers:** Restaurants can explore creating new burgers featuring unique queso sauces with various spice levels to appeal to different customers. - **Queso-based Condiments:** Food companies can experiment with creating new queso-based condiments to complement different types of food. - **Mixing Regional Cuisines:** Food establishments can explore combining different regional cuisines to create unique flavor experiences for customers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can experiment with adding different sauces and condiments to their burgers to offer more variety to their customers. - **Condiments:** Companies that produce condiments can explore creating new and unique queso-based sauces to add to their product line. - **Culinary Fusion:** Restaurants and food establishments can experiment with combinations of different regional cuisines to create fusion dishes that appeal to customers looking for something different. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gooey Queso-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-queso-burger.md) - [Hybrid Quesadilla Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quesadilla-burger.md) - [Burger-Packed Quesadillas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quesadilla-burrrger.md) - [Cheesy Pickled Jalapeño Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-jalapeo-bacon-quarter-pounder-with-cheese.md) - [Sauce-Topped QSR Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-burritos-1.md) - [Loaded Chili Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whataburger-chili-cheese-burger.md) - [Grilled Cheese Burger Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-cheeseburger.md) - [Jalapeño-Topped Beef Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-4.md) - [Roasted Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-bacon-cheeseburger.md)