Is Chipotle's New Queso Good?
The Internet reviews have not been kind so far
The list of things that didn't live up to the enormous hype (CC: Taylor Swift's new album, male rompers) just got one item longer, thanks to Chipotle's new queso.
For years, we hoped Chipotle would add queso, the one missing element, to its menu like all its other cantina competitors. The Mexican chain was hesitant, citing the difficulties of creating an all-natural dip that was creamy and consistent. The dip it finally released is made without any additives or preservatives, and contains aged cheddar cheese, tomatoes, tomatillos and a variety of peppers, including jalapeños, chipotles, poblanos and bells.
Though the initial response from the New York City test locations was positive, according to the company, the backlash after it launched nationwide has been, to put it lightly, disastrous.
Current mood on chipotle queso: #ChipotleQueso #Chipotle #Qdobasquesoisbetter #sadface pic.twitter.com/Y1Uc0rpxJv
— Lisa (@Huntenli) September 12, 2017
Never met a queso I didn't like.
Never been more excited about a queso.
Never been more disappointed.#chipotlequeso
— Luke Longino (@lukelongino) September 13, 2017
What you think #ChipotleQueso should taste like, and what it actually tastes like. #disappointed pic.twitter.com/wccZQ7WGmk
— Lisa (@Huntenli) September 12, 2017
Some even pegged it a crime as egregious as the company giving customers E. coli not so long ago:
Me: Giving your customers E. Coli is about as bad as it gets.
Chipotle: Hold my beer. #chipotlequeso
— Nic Fowler (@Nic_Fowler_) September 13, 2017
A few complained about both the texture and (lack of) taste:
#chipotlequeso gotta do better...the texture is off putting and there's no flavor #how
— Jay (@JlynneR) September 12, 2017
I am sad about the #chipotlequeso – not good. Has limited flavor and a powdery texture. What happened & who approved this @ChipotleTweets
— D'Alton (@dalton00) September 12, 2017
While others lamented the thoughts of what could have been:
Seriously, can't get over how terrible #chipotlequeso is...This is not the queso we waited for... pic.twitter.com/bdC6MHjZ2o
— BOOberry (@MrMisterMiracle) September 13, 2017
So we had to try for ourselves. Though a few on team TT said they "would probably eat it drunk," it's safe to say that most of us will stick to the guac.