Birthday Baker's Dozen: Tenth Serving - Queso Flameado at El Tiempo

Here's my dirty secret: I don't love queso. Or even like most versions with which I am presented. Does this make me a bad Texan? Maybe.

Don't get me wrong: I am definitely a disciple of the Church of Cheese. I just prefer my fromage (near or completely) melted, thick, and, if appropriate, stringy. Hence my adoration of soft, stinky cheeses like Epoisses. 

Yes, I will have some veggies with my cheese.

For this reason, my appetizer of choice at Tex-Mex restaurants is queso flameado and that served at El Tiempo is lit. Actually, literally, because that's the point. 

El Tiempo offers several varieties of queso flameado infused with various types of meats and vegetables. My go-to is the poblaqueso (white cheese laced mushrooms, poblano peppers, onions, and bacon).

When you order any type of queso flameado in-house, your server will artfully construct some delightful cheese roll-ups using your queso and piping hot corn tortillas.  This set-up is most convenient for dipping them into the complimentary verde sauce and salsa.