Can I find Rotel in New York?

[krissa_cavouras]

I've been away from Texas for six years and one of the few things I really miss is some damn good queso - takes me right back to Magnolia's in Austin. Back in Texas, I used to make queso at home with some velveeta, rotel, and spices. Now, I know this is Chowhound and velveeta might get some attitude, but if you're a Texan, you know what I mean.

The thing is, I've never found any Rotel (for those of you wondering what it is, it's just tomatoes and green chilis, canned, and it's a TX institution) at grocery stores. Any other Texan transplants around here know what I mean and where to find it?

And yes - I've made queso from scratch before, but there's something missing and I suspect it's Rotel.

[mingt]

I have found rotel at dean and deluca on broadway before.

I used to make this queso all the time Id add ground beef with chili powder and cummin(taco seasoning) to it and have it as a meal with corn chips.

My favorite was Kirby Lane cafe with that huge scoops of avocado in the center.

When i miss Texas i order from here http://www.foodlocker.com/texas.html

[LoisMaxwell]

I haven't been able to find it. I've used the plain ol' chilies that come in a can and it was nowhere near as good.

mingt, I like your queso version! will def give that a try.

You can also order Ro-tel here - http://www.texmex.net/Order/Order.htm

[vegas]

Ive purchased Rotel at Wal-Mart in the NYC area . . .

[krissa_cavouras]

You guys are awesome! I'll check D&D and Wal-Mart.

[calypsogirl]

aaaahhh...i know your rotel fix. :) you can find it at the food emporium. all of them may have it, but i bought it specifically at the one in union square.

[adebower]

Hi there,
I'm a born and raised Austinite, been in NYC for nearly 4 years though now. I would argue that no one loves queso more than me, and I've got witnesses to back that statement up. That said, I've started putting together a "Rotel Map" of all the places I know you can purchase Rotel. In Manhattan you can get regular and chunky at Zabar's on 80th and Broadway and Westside Market on 76th and Broadway for $1.79 a can. In Booklyn, you can get it at the Key Foods on Lorimer and Grand St. in Williamsburg, and until recently they had Regular, Milder, and Festival Mexicano for 1.79 a can, though as of last week they only had Milder, and it was 1.89. Also in Williamsburg/Greenpoint, the Associated on McGuinness has Regular and Festival Mexicano for 1.79 a can. Steep prices, but I argue it's worth every penny. Not too long ago I was near the Prospect park 7th Ave. B/Q station, and there's a grocery across the street that had the Festival Mexicano and Italian also for 1.79.
So like I said, I'm a little obsessed. My dad sent me 31 lbs of Extra hot Rotel and HEB brand Easymelt cheese. Who's the biggest queso fan? This guy.

[ChrisZ]

I believe Target has it. (Jersey City and Brooklyn)

I know Walmart has it.

And it is cheaper than the places mentioned above

[hrhclairecm]

Lobo in Brooklyn is an outpost of an Austin restaurant and serves real "queso" (as us southerners call it!).

[BronxBree]

Stop and Shop carries it, at least at the ones I've been to.

[esryan]

I have found Ro*Tel in the "Mexican" section of the Morton Williams supermarket near the UN (908 Second Ave.@ 48th St.):

http://www.mortonwilliams.com/locatio...