Queso Fresco
Fresh Crumbling

(kay-so fres-ko), is the number 1 selling and most traditional of the Mexican style cheeses. It is used primarily for crumbling as a topping or as an ingredient cheese. It is very similar to fresh farmer cheese.

Manchego
Melting / Snacking

(mahn-chay-go), a gourmet cheese originally from Spain, evolved into an unsurpassable melting cheese by those who make it in Mexico. Try it in a Quesadilla or as an ingredient in Chili Rellenos.

Cotija
Dry Grating

(ko-tee-ha), is a dry, grateable cheese bearing the name of the little Mexican village where it originated. It has a robust flavor and aroma and is generally used as a topping on Mexican dishes and soups.

Enchilado
Firm Shredding

(en-chi-la-do), Excellent as a fancy shredding cheese or in enchiladas with a coating of mild paprika. Not as sharp as Cotija. Also excellent fried as a snacking cheese. 

Oaxaca
String Cheese / Melting

(wa-ha-ka), This ivory ball of woven string cheese follows the tradition of Oaxaca, the state in Mexico where it originated. It is our best melting cheese. Try it on pizzas, calzones or quesadillas. It also makes a great snacking cheese.

Quesadilla
Processed Melting

(kay-sa-dee-a) A smooth processed melting cheese, a good introduction to the Mexican cheese category. Great for making quesadillas.

Crema Mexicana
Pourable Sweet Cream

(kray-ma me-hee-kana) A sweet pourable cream used as a dessert topping, strudeled over fresh fruit or berries. Crema Mexican is a non-cultured product.

Crema Agria
Pourable Sour Cream

(kray-ma ah-gree-a) A pourable sour cream which is used on tacos, enchiladas and other Mexican dishes. Create your own dips and dressings.