Best Queso in Tallahassee

6 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Chuy's
Chuy's
86/100 (1562 ratings)
Restaurants
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Tortillas
Fajitas
Nachos
Queso
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
"I saw this place from the road and was curious what it was about. I got invited to go, so I decided it would be a good time to try it out! Chuy's is..."
John Lane
"Chuy's has become one of my favorite places to go lately for all of my brunch meetings! It's so old school eclectic.. The inside full of thoughtfully..."
Danielle D
"Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. The food was great but very spicy. I'm not a spicy person so I didn't too much care for it but the food..."
UNAPOLOGETICALLY AVIS
"I typically don't rate franchises but I'm making an acception for Chuy's. If you have not tried this restaurant and you like Mexican/Tex-Mex type..."
Mchoplite
"My husband and I Absolutely loved the atmosphere and the food. The service was outstanding. Will definitely send people who love good Mexican food to..."
Misty Parkhurst
"A little on the pricey side for a bowl of queso, but boy is it worth it. Service was great and the wait wasn't too bad even when..."
Brian Burke
"A typical Chuy’s. The vegetable enchilada was actually quite a pleasant surprise with great flavor and just the right amount of spice. Service..."
Thomas Novelli
"Scrumptious food and drinks. Love the atmosphere. Next time I will be bringing a framed picture of my dogs and hope they get added to their walls. ..."
Nicole St. James
"Great place to eat. Good atmosphere and great food. Had the fajita's to share and it was very tasty. Chicken and beef were both tender and juicy...."
Rob Jokic
"Very good selection of TexMex food and drink items. Several Margaritas available to choose from. I had the Monday special; Stuffed and Fried Avocado...."
Philip Seely
"Had their chicken quesadilla and it was amazing. The restaurant can be a little loud at times, other than that it was a great..."
Michael Rivera
"Great food, large portions, quick..."
Angela Glocke
"Had an amazing dinner on the patio with the family! Food was good as always!! Service was prompt and friendly!! Great view..."
Gordon Cunningham
"Food was good. Service from Ashley was great a great server and our hostess was very helpful. . Thank you for being so accommodating to our..."
Bill Me
"Love their Chile Renello. Wish they had a bit more vegetarian or seafood..."
Saadia Bondrey-Williams
"My husband and I went tonight for our two year anniversary! He has gone before but this was my first time, we had the waitress Jenna. She was so..."
Kayla P
"This place was a pleasant surprise! The chips and dips were spicy and fantastic. We had the pork tacos which is a weekend only special. They were..."
Sharon Lance
"My group did a share night here and the manager made me feel like family. I was starving and my waitress was absolutely amazing. I didn't know what..."
Chazmen Geames
Taco Republik
Taco Republik
82/100 (309 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Mexican
Southwestern
Fusion
Fusion
Mexican
South American
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Jarritos
Chips & Salsa
Nachos
Tostones
Chicken 2
Burrito or Bowl
Tapas
Tacos
Queso
Chicken Burrito Bowl
Sit down
South American
Mexican
Southwestern
Fusion
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"There’s a reason they’ve been around as long as they have. Personally, I like their buffalo fried chicken taco better than Iron Daisy’s! It had..."
Jay Finlayson
"I *always* get the southwest chicken quesadillas when I go, and they're always delicious! We usually get queso & chips to share as well, and that's..."
Halie Pullen
"Delicious chicken tacos as always! The guacamole was alright. They were slammed on taco Tuesday during lunch time and the orders got a little crazy,..."
Alexandra
"Fresh, delicious tacos with unique options! The specialty tacos are my favorite & come with chips + dip from the salsa..."
Kate C
"the food i got looked very promising but unfortunately it was lacking in seasoning/flavor. the ingredients all loved fresh though and besides needing..."
April Meade
"I hadn’t been to Taco Republik in over 5 years and the food is still amazing. The serving size is enough for me to split in half. You can’t go..."
ALICIA CRESPO
"Delicious as always! Quick service, even when busy and limited staff. This has become our lunch spot for Taco Tuesday's with coworkers. Outdoor..."
Macie
"The food is great and reasonably priced. I got two tacos, chips, salsa bar and a beer for $11. Fresh salsa, everything tastes great. And everyone is..."
Casey Duke
"Awesome location and even better food. Driven by this place 100 times, heard good things, but love my chipotle and Moe’s. This place just stole me..."
Justin Laird
"I believe this is the best Taco shop in town. If I had a food truck these are the type tacos I would serve. The atmosphere and inside of building..."
James Gray
"A bit hard to find but I'm glad we did. I thought it was a bit pricey but that's because I didn't know that they gave you a good amount of food. I..."
Armani
"I liked it here, my husband loves it. My only experience is ordering online, he goes in store weekly for lunch. They got my online order right and..."
L. D.
"I love this place. Consistently delicious tacos. The vibe is always comfortable and chill. Good selection of beers available. ❤️ 🌮..."
Kristin Peacock
"Very friendly staff!! I only ordered the queso and it had a very non-traditional flavor profile that was very sharp and slightly sour. Not..."
Dawson Hulme
"Taco Republic serves the best tacos in town, to me. Everything is fresh and salsa bar has something for everyone. Today I got a burrito bowl that..."
Jim Thompson
"Love this place. Been going here for years now. The tacos are fantastic and the queso is amazing. So why only 4 stars. Price. The food is great but..."
Kevin Hilt Jr
El Cocinero
El Cocinero
81/100 (863 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Southwestern
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Queso
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Southwestern
Latin
Spanish
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Review from a Mexican:) I absolutely loooooove the tacos!!! My favorite one is carnitas on corn tortilla, tastes just like back home in Mexico. My..."
Gloria De la Garza
"Roasted cauliflower tacos are real & surprisingly worth it. Requested without the tortilla for low carb and was flavorful served over cabbage. Also..."
Sara Gerard
"I went last night with a group of friends for my birthday. The food was very good as were the drinks. Our waitress (I think her name was Megan) was..."
Amanda Klein Armetta
"Super delish!! Great fresh food (and margs!!) at a great price! The staff is super friendly, the atmosphere relaxed. Highly..."
Corinne Senical
"El Cocinero has a fantastic vibe! The outdoor seating is wonderful on a nice day. The service was very friendly. The tacos are pricey, but very..."
Jess Y
"delicioso! It was so yummy I bit the inside of my cheek because I was eating so fast 😅. Attentive service from Christian at the bar. Carnitas..."
Rhachel Hunter
"The restaurant is located on the north side of Midtown in a new building. We found the restaurant, no problem. Parking, however, was baffling. There..."
Soeleos Music
"Went based on a friends recommendation. Thought well here goes nothing spending $45 on tacos, but I ll give it a shot. So stopped and picked up the..."
Rob Rohrbacher
"Finally made it here! I love Mexican food and this town has a glut of places though, sadly, some of the best went out (RIP La Fiesta). So when I can..."
Claire Smith
"The guacamole was very good, the chips were a little thick. The queso was a little tight (thick). The elote was good, but not as good as taco..."
Trey's Entrees
"Great service. She talked me into trying to things I didn't go there to order. Happy I listened. Definitely will pay you back to try the elote..."
Ms. Jfr
"Well we were very impressed! Not only is the restaurant very clean, the service was perfect and the drinks were strong. No need to get more than 2..."
The Real Kimberly Thomas
"The service and food were good, and the ambiance fitting. The menu is mostly food truck fare tacos which there is a good variety of. The tacos..."
Panhandle Hopper
"Great food and unique drinks. I tried qn assortment of different tacos and they were all tasty and..."
CJ Hayes
"I'm a huge fan of the Patty Melt taco, and the Buffalo Cauliflower taco is delicious as well but it would be easier to eat if the cauliflower was cut..."
Alix Kalfin
"El Cocinero is our go to taco spot in Tallahassee. The chorizo queso is a great starter. The tortilla chips are good and they have some plantain..."
Charles Vega
"Went here with my partner and another couple tonight. We had a couple drinks queso and guacamole as an appetizer and got tacos each. I had the..."
Sherry Carpenter
"One of my favorite restaurants! I love the variety of tacos that they serve. My girlfriends took me for my birthday earlier this month and we were..."
Ann VanderMeer
"Great place for a quick bite, staff is friendly, great drink options and the food is tasty! Avocado taco with chips and salsa are my go to. *Chef's..."
Sara Jo
"This place was recommended by a colleague while I am briefly in town for a meeting. It's close to the capitol building. Fun vibe, good music,..."
Caren Howard
Cabo's Island Grill And Bar
Cabo's Island Grill And Bar
81/100 (1976 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Tortillas
Nachos
Salad
Queso
Crab
Tuna
Sandwiches
Burger
Hamburgers
Crab Cake
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Shrimp
French Fries
Beef
Pancakes
Burrito
"I like so much about this place. The outdoor patio, the separate bar, wonderful servers but most importantly the food. I love going here for brunch..."
Lacey Duffell
"In 1994 after my high school graduation, I went to this tiny hole in the wall restaurant known as Cabo's. I was thrilled to go to their establishment..."
Amanda Baumann
"Such fun on the patio on a Sunday afternoon, even in a small storm. Grouper cheek appetizer was to die for, tacos were delicious as ever, Patron..."
Natasha Hartsfield
"Best little hole in the wall place that I’ve stumbled across in a long time!! The food was amazeballs!!! If you’re dining Margaritas... stay..."
Sabrina Davis
"If you live or are visiting Tallahassee Cabos is the best hands down for food and a great time! Locally owned and operated with true charm. Love the..."
Shannon Lee Moore
"Absolutely great service, food and drinks! A great place to get a quick bite after a fun night with friends without putting a whole in your..."
Sarah Andreolas
"This is my entire family's favorite place to eat. My favorites are the crab cakes, Burgers, and anything Mexican. Their fries are by far the best..."
Glenn Barker
"Our local casual dining place without question...we love Cabos for our Sunday brunches also...thanks Bobby, Mike and staff....dine..."
Otto B. Fishin'
"Worth 5 stars for their burritos alone! They have a lot of other great things, too, including a top-notch brunch. Plus it's a very cool, unique..."
Mark Patton
"Cool staff and owners. Mike always makes it a point to come by sit for a moment and..."
Dale Shumate
"My husband and I hadn't been to Cabo's in a while. After yet another delicious breakfast we're going to have to get back in the Cabo's Congo line and..."
Terry Hertz MacGraw
"This was my first time at Cabos. Loved the food (Grouben- Reuben sandwich with grouper and slaw) and service. I'll be going..."
Tammie Melear
"Great evening at Cabos.. my favorite Friday night haunt. Good simple vibe, wifi and just simply good food, fast service and great..."
Chrys Ivey Goodwyne
"I eat here frequently . I love the fresh local food, served by great staff ! I also enjoy the daily specials!!! Check it out, and visit..."
Tammy McGhin
"Great food, nice atmosphere, great service! Highly..."
Katharine Peek Long
"ALWAYS fresh food and superior service. Their salsa (both hot and mild) us delicious. They also have plenty of vegetarian options and do not use..."
Kara Weaver
"Our server was absolutely wonderful. I want to say his name was Michael, but I could be wrong. The food was really really good and decently priced...."
Leah Gilreath
"My family loves coming here! I am a pescatarian and there are so many food options for me here. The customer service is amazing, and everyone is so..."
Samantha Bentley
"The most delicious homemade tortilla chips and hard shell chicken tacos. The black beans and rice were not good, very bland but I still give them..."
A A
"Today I had the fried flounder po'boy, which was delicious and piping hot & fresh. The fries could have been cooked a little longer, but they were..."
Halie Pullen
"We arrived after the lunch rush...made for quieter dining. We have dined here many times lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch and have never been..."
Chris Butterworth
"A great hole in the wall Mexican-American resteraunt. The service is fast, friendly, and very COVID concious despite allowing dining in. The food is..."
Jacob Tolliver
"It's a no frill place but the food is good & our waitress kept our drinks filled. Prices are nice & service is..."
Rochelle Garza
"Amazing food a lot of options. Really good service as..."
Bryan Massingill
"Great people great food, the wet burrito supreme is great, And for Sunday breakfast I would have shrimp and grits or the tofu Costa..."
Grant Gelhardt
"This is a great locational restaurant/bar. I will say I only really experienced the restaurant portion but it is always really good. They vary..."
Alexis Goodro
"So I didn't like what I got for main course but I don't think it was bad just not my taste. Having said that I will go back and eat here again. The..."
The Bohemian
"Love this place! Great atmosphere. I have a hard time choosing what to order because there are too many favorites. Don't miss thei crab cakes,..."
Laura Bentley
"Decent food, decently busy, decent prices. I got a wet burrito for like $8. Not the quickest service but it was also the peak of lunch rush. Just be..."
Brandon K
"Been coming here since i was a kid when me da worked here so i might be a wee bit biased, but i love this place. As a kid it's really sick to look at..."
Thomas O'neil
"As a kid I loved coming here and glad I have continued the tradition while I have been in college. I am sad to hear they are closing but as a old..."
Cassie Bentley
"We had the grilled fish dinner and the crab cakes. Both were cooked just right and well seasoned. The vegetables were tasty as well as the sweet..."
Ike Samples
"Love the atmosphere. The waitresses need a little more polishing, but the food is pretty good. I've had the crab cakes twice. The second time was for..."
Kim Knight
"Very good food & friendly service, salsa was..."
Wes McCall
La Fiesta Mexican
La Fiesta Mexican
80/100 (1732 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Queso
"Great place! Friendly locally owned long time best place for Mexican chicken! I feel like family after 20 years. Thanks to the whole staff, and..."
Kelly Gregg
"We go here all the time, the food is great, the service is awesome and friendly, it’s reasonably priced and laid back. Love Taco Tuesday’s with..."
Steve Carney
"Taco Tuesdays are THE BEST here! Great food, free live music, and 2 for 1 margaritas! Hell yeah! ��� This is now my Tuesday..."
Cheri Cook
"For my first time in Tallahassee, this was a very good restaurant and I will definitely recommend to others ..... Thank..."
Nano Granda
"We love this place. We walk to LaFiesta every Friday night, if possible. The 2 for 1 margaritas are awesome. The fried cinnamon Oreos dessert is bad,..."
Susan Leah Morgan-Smith
"A friend and I were in Tally for a conference and went here because it was recommended by a high school friend. Food was great, service was..."
Kathy Bruce
"Always good food and great, friendly service! Def one of the better Mexican restaurants in..."
Carol Miles
"Great Experience! I visited this place many times almost once in every two months and enjoyed it. The restaurant is located on prime location , large..."
B K
"This is the best Mexican Restaurant we ever been, and been to many good ones. The food is amazing but the customer service is top notch. From the..."
Carol santos
"This was my second time here. This time was a Wednesday night for dinner. The place was pretty empty because I went for an early dinner at about 6pm...."
Chandra Nicole
"Love it! So far, the best mexIcan food I've found in Tallahassee! Great margaritas too. Atmosphere out here on the deck after sundown? Gorgeous! ..."
Rock
"I visited for lunch, indulged in Chicken Fajita Quesadilla. The most succulent, flavorsome quesadilla I have ever had. Perfectly sautéed onions and..."
Mercedes H
"I had a great meal with friends, I ended up getting the Texas Fajitas (pictured) and a steak burrito. The only thing I forgot to bring was a bigger..."
Anne Lam
"When it comes to Mexican restaurants and Mexican food this is definitely a restaurant you want to try we've been living in Tallahassee over a little..."
Jeffrey Rothman
"Tasty food, good atmosphere. Worth the..."
Alan Lupsha
"Very good food, great prices and excellent service. The outside atmosphere is fantastic for a relaxing..."
Brianna Carmichael
"Great food. Had been looking for a shredded beef chimichanga since I had moved to Tallahassee in May. I finally found it here and it was very..."
Krista
"This this was incredibly good! Big fan of their drinks and..."
Neil Sargisian
"I love this place! They always have great food and service. I've never had a negative experience here. I ordered a frozen margarita, and they put it..."
Ashley McCartney
"Excellent service, great margaritas, reasonably priced food that taste..."
Roger Doherty
"We had a group of 11. We called ahead to let them know we were coming, and they appreciated it. They accommodated us very well. The salsa is awesome...."
Deletha Hardin
"We had a blast! It was our last supper before La Fiesta closed their doors. We had a very entertaining and wonderful waitress. We were seated in a..."
Mel Chang
"Great service, good food, amazing..."
Nathaniel Hawk
El Jalisco
El Jalisco
74/100 (3598 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Queso
Taco salad
Taquito
Tequila
Beans and Rice
Steak Fajitas
Super Burrito
Avocado Dip
Frozen Lime Margarita
Shrimp
Churros with Ice Cream
Blue Margarita
Tableside Guacamole
Cheese Dip
Chicken Quesadilla Rice & Beans
Tapas
Fried Ice Cream
El Jalisco Bowl
Tacos
Chile Relleno
Adobe Chicken
Shrimp Fajitas Chips Chicken Fajitas
Burrito
Tortillas
Fajitas
Nachos
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Latin
Spanish
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place is really good if you are looking for a Mexican restaurant in Tallahassee. The food, ambiance, seating area, outdoor dining, and drinks..."
pravat malik
"Loved the place! Great service. Open late. Dani took great care of us. My girlfriend loveddd the drinks. My ribeye was cooked and seasoned perfect...."
Westin Wilson
"The chips and salsa were very good. Our servers were wonderful, and the dishes were large and plentiful. It got a little noisy, but I'm just more on..."
Malissa Z
"The food was good and the service was good once we were sat but it took a long time to get our table. It was kinda full the night we went but there..."
Tom Cortes
"Another good experience. Everything was good. I’ll recommend this place. Great experience except the noise from Monroe street. We opted for..."
B K
"Above average Mexican food! Best lunch menu of the Mexican places I’ve tried. Good quality food and portion! The service can be a little hit or..."
Jay Finlayson
"Always good food. Service was excellant even though there was a sign on the door said they were short handed. Highly recommend. Great lunch..."
Billy Bishop
"The moment we walked in everyone was courteous and pleasant. Our waitress was very polite and patient with us, even when we spilt water on our..."
Loroco Mocco
"We ordered fajitas. He had steak, I had chicken. The food was fresh, flavorful and not too spicy. The servings were plentiful. Service was..."
Sue Martindale
"Atmosphere is great, the guy serving us who looked like a family member of the owner had some careless attitude like he could not smile for his life,..."
Kaguya Tsukuyomi
"The chicken fajitas lunch special keeps me coming back. Comes out hot and delicious everytime! Definitely..."
Helena Lilith
"I went to El Jalisco to try the fluffy tacos (the shell is a flour tortilla fried crispy) and chose birria meat as the filling. It was excellent and..."
Tricia Kiser
"Always good. They are the 800 lb gorilla of Mexican food for a reason. Taking one star away for serving cubed chicken with the mole, which was..."
Randy Blair
"Our server was fast, friendly and made sure we were always taken care of. The food and drinks were delicious! I felt bad because we came in near..."
Kate F
"Perfect place to dine. Great price for the quality and the amount of food they provide. My father and I got fajitas and it was absolutely..."
Jay Park