Cheddars Chips & Homemade Queso: Price, Calories & Nutrition Guide
The Cheddars Chips & Homemade Queso is the chain’s classic shareable starter: an order of freshly fried tortilla chips served with warm homemade queso and house-made salsa. It is listed under Shareable Appetizers, so it is made for the middle of the table rather than for one person.
It suits game nights, family dinners, and any table that wants something warm and cheesy before the entrées arrive. This guide covers the Chips & Homemade Queso price, what comes with it, the free seasoned beef add-on, calories and nutrition, and how to order it online.
Price: $7.29
Calories: 1,030
Category: Appetizers
What Comes With the Chips & Homemade Queso?
The standard order is simple and complete: freshly fried tortilla chips, a serving of Cheddar’s homemade queso, and house-made salsa on the side. The chips are fried in-house, the queso is the same homemade cheese dip Cheddar’s uses on its Queso Fries, and you can make the order heartier by adding seasoned ground beef to the queso at no extra charge.
How Much Does the Chips & Homemade Queso Cost?
The Chips & Homemade Queso price is $7.29 at the Arlington, Texas, Cheddar’s, which makes it one of the most affordable starters on the menu. Because the seasoned ground beef add-on is free, you can turn it into a meatier dip without changing the price at all.
Chips & Homemade Queso
Freshly fried tortilla chips with warm homemade queso and house-made salsa.
Shareable Appetizer · Free Seasoned Beef Add-On · Dine-In & To Go
$7.29
Prices can differ between restaurants, so check the price shown by your local Cheddar’s before checkout, because appetizer prices and availability are set by each location.
Chips & Homemade Queso Nutrition and Calories
Cheddar’s lists the Chips & Homemade Queso at 1,030 calories for the standard order. Adding the free seasoned ground beef raises the total slightly — the official menu puts the beef add-on at 50 extra calories, for 1,080 calories in total. The full nutrition values for the standard order are below.
Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
Calories | 1,030 cals |
Total Fat | 62 g |
Saturated Fat | 25 g |
Cholesterol | 110 mg |
Sodium | 2,080 mg |
Carbs | 84 g |
Fiber | 9 g |
Sugars | 9 g |
Protein | 30 g |
What to Pair With the Chips & Homemade Queso
A main course of hand-breaded chicken tenders, a classic burger, or a sirloin steak is the natural next step — the queso works as the warm-up while your entrée is being prepared, and the salsa keeps the table busy in the meantime.
The Santa Fe Spinach Dip is the closest match on the menu if you want a two-dip spread: it comes with the same house-fried tortilla chips and house-made salsa, so one order of each gives the table two very different dips to share.
Cheddar’s Trio Sampler is the better buy when the table cannot decide — Chips & Homemade Queso is one of the appetizers you can choose as part of the sampler, so you can get the queso alongside two other starters in a single order.
Is the Chips & Homemade Queso Good for Sharing?
Yes. Cheddar’s lists it under Shareable Appetizers, and the order is built around a shared pile of chips with the queso and salsa served for dipping, so two to four people can comfortably graze on it before their meals.
At 1,030 calories for the full order, the per-person total drops quickly when it is split around the table — roughly 260 to 515 calories each when shared between two to four people. Larger groups often order two, or add the free seasoned beef to make one order go further.
Nutrition and Allergen Considerations
According to Cheddar’s official allergen guide, the Chips & Homemade Queso contains dairy (milk), and the chips are fried in soybean oil; the seasoned ground beef add-on introduces no additional allergens on the guide. The sodium is the figure to watch — at 2,080 mg, one full order covers most of a day’s recommended intake, which is another reason it works best shared. Cheddar’s warns that its kitchens use shared cooking and preparation areas, and that items cooked in the fryer present a special risk for cross-contact, so it cannot guarantee that any menu item is completely free of allergens. Check the current allergen guide or ask your restaurant before ordering if you have a food allergy.
How to Order the Chips & Homemade Queso Online
To check availability and place a takeout order:
- Visit the Cheddar’s online menu.
- Select your preferred restaurant.
- Open Appetizers and choose Chips & Homemade Queso.
- Add the free seasoned ground beef if you want it, and review your order.
- Confirm the current price and complete checkout.
Availability and pricing can vary by location. If you need to change or cancel a To Go order after placing it, Cheddar’s advises contacting the restaurant directly.
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Final Thoughts
The Cheddars Chips & Homemade Queso keeps things simple: freshly fried tortilla chips, warm homemade queso, and house-made salsa for $7.29, with free seasoned ground beef if you want it heartier. It is an easy, affordable starter for sharing at the table or ordering To Go. Confirm the current price and nutrition information with your selected restaurant before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How much does the Cheddars Chips & Homemade Queso cost?
The Chips & Homemade Queso costs $7.29 at the Arlington, Texas, Cheddar’s, and the seasoned ground beef add-on is free. Prices can vary by location, so check your local restaurant before ordering.
Q2: What comes with the Chips & Homemade Queso?
The order includes freshly fried tortilla chips, homemade queso, and house-made salsa. You can also add seasoned ground beef to the queso at no extra charge.
Q3: How many calories are in the Chips & Homemade Queso?
The standard order has 1,030 calories. Adding the free seasoned ground beef adds 50 calories, bringing the total to 1,080 calories.
Q4: Does the Chips & Homemade Queso contain any allergens?
Yes. Cheddar’s allergen guide lists dairy (milk) for this item, and the chips are fried in soybean oil. Because Cheddar’s kitchens use shared preparation areas and fryers, cross-contact can occur, so check the allergen guide before ordering if you have an allergy.
Q5: How do I order the Chips & Homemade Queso online?
Order it online for takeout: open the Appetizers section of the Cheddar’s menu, choose Chips & Homemade Queso, add the free seasoned beef if you like, and complete checkout.
