305284 Wed Jun 28 14:33:13 -0700 2006 10 17 What's My Craving? 0 1716441 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. Wed Jun 28 14:33:13 -0700 2006 13089 krissa_cavouras 1 1717627 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 Wed Jun 28 23:01:10 -0700 2006 1716441 14531 mingt 1 1717792 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 Thu Jun 29 00:22:27 -0700 2006 1716441 14534 LoisMaxwell 1 1718664 Ive purchased Rotel at Wal-Mart in the NYC area . . . Thu Jun 29 15:19:43 -0700 2006 1716441 14741 vegas 1 1719071 You guys are awesome! I'll check D&D and Wal-Mart. Thu Jun 29 17:43:40 -0700 2006 1716441 13089 krissa_cavouras 1 1724925 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. Mon Jul 03 18:13:14 -0700 2006 1716441 15978 calypsogirl 1 1755388 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. Thu Jul 20 01:43:53 -0700 2006 1716441 20347 adebower 1 1758111 I believe Target has it. (Jersey City and Brooklyn) I know Walmart has it. And it is cheaper than the places mentioned above Fri Jul 21 04:18:04 -0700 2006 1716441 12328 ChrisZ 1 1830783 Lobo in Brooklyn is an outpost of an Austin restaurant and serves real "queso" (as us southerners call it!). Thu Aug 24 19:20:45 -0700 2006 1716441 28252 hrhclairecm 1 1832899 Stop and Shop carries it, at least at the ones I've been to. Fri Aug 25 16:42:15 -0700 2006 1716441 16066 BronxBree 1 5167266 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/locations.htm Mon Nov 09 10:05:15 -0800 2009 1716441 1123031 esryan