Some might think the deals on blockwave Exchangenational days, like National Potato Chip Day or National Teddy Bear Day, are a bit cheesy, but National Queso Day is probably one of the cheesiest.

National Queso Day, Sept. 20, and those wanting to celebrate can go out and get free cheese on their burritos or make some at home. If queso isn't really your style, you can always celebrate National Pepperoni Pizza Day.

Chili con queso dip, queso for short, according to National Today, is a melted cheese dip that originated in Chihuahua, Mexico and was brought to San Antonio, Texas, in 1900. Today, the melted dip can be found in many Tex-Mex locations.

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National Queso Day: QDOBA unveiling its 'spiciest queso yet'

To celebrate the day, QDOBA Mexican Eats is introducing a limited-time offer, Queso Apocalypto & Chips. The dip is its "spiciest queso yet." It's made with QDOBA’s Queso Diablo, and topped with fiery hot crunchies, salsa roja, habanero salsa, and pickled jalapeños.

"Queso Apocalypto & Chips is priced starting at $5.95 and available to order in-restaurant, online at QDOBA.com or through the QDOBA app for pickup or delivery at participating locations in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, while supplies last.", a press release on the spicy queso states.

National Queso Day Freebies and Deals

Some restaurant chains may usually charge an additional fee to add some queso on a burrito or taco. But, on such a significant holiday, folks can find some queso deals that can make their celebration a bit cheaper.

Queso enthusiasts can use the following details to fulfill their cravings on Friday:

• Moe's Southwest Grill: Patrons can get a cup or side of queso, and queso added to all Entrées, like burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos and salads for free, according to a press release from the chain. The deal, however excludes kids' meals, nachos, and Stacks. 
• Hooters: HootClub Rewards Members can get a free order of chips and queso when they spend at least $3 at the participating restaurants.
•  Dave and Buster’s: The restaurant and arcade is offering its Queso Fries and its chips, salsa & queso combo as well as drafts of Miller Lite, Coors Light, Bud Light and Michelob Ultra for $5 all day.
• Bodega Taqueria y Tequila: The Mexican restaurant with several locations in South Florida and two locations in the Chicago area is offering "FREE chips & queso on orders over $25 with code DRIP" according to the restaurant's website

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