Denny’s Chips & Queso: Price, Calories & Review (2026)
What Is the Chips & Queso?
The Chips & Queso is a appetizers item on the 2026 Denny’s menu. Fresh chips with warm queso dip.
About half the price of a full nacho plate. Prices, calories, and availability vary by franchise, so treat the figures on this page as national ranges rather than a single store’s board.
What’s Included
This is the usual build guests see for the Chips & Queso. Local kitchens can swap bread, sides, or toppings.
- Fresh tortilla chips
- Warm queso dip
Price, Calories & How It Compares
These figures are the national ranges published on dennys.menu for 2026. The first row is this item. The next rows are other appetizers orders people compare it with.
| Item | Typical Price | Calories | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chips & Queso | $5.49–$6.99 | 590 | Appetizers |
| Build Your Own Sampler | $8.99–$10.99 | 520–1,690 | Appetizers |
| Italian Sampler | $11.99–$13.99 | 1,250 | Appetizers |
| Zesty Nachos | $6.49–$11.49 | 880–1,670 | Appetizers |
Source: Denny’s menu price tables on dennys.menu. Always confirm the current price at your local diner.
Price Analysis for 2026
At $5.49–$6.99, the Chips & Queso sits in the appetizers range for a sit-down diner order. High-cost cities can run $1–$3 higher.
About half the price of a full nacho plate. Use this page next to the Appetizers menu and the full price list before you decide.
Best use: The cheapest warm starter on this list. Skip it if: Guests who want loaded nachos with beef.
Flavor, Value & Who It’s For
Fresh chips with warm queso dip. Zesty Nachos are the loaded version of this idea.
- Best for: The cheapest warm starter on this list.
- Not ideal for: Guests who want loaded nachos with beef.
- Pork: Chips and cheese dip. No pork listed.
How Denny’s Serves the Chips & Queso
A chip-and-dip plate. Good for the table before burgers or slams.
Online ordering, pickup, and delivery are available at many restaurants. Hot plates and ice cream drinks travel worse than cold sandwiches, so dine-in or pickup is the safer choice when it matters.
What to Order With It
A Classic Burger or a slam. Salsa if the diner has it.
If you are building a full ticket, compare a drink from the price list, a dessert from the dessert menu, or another appetizers item below.
Chips & Queso FAQs
How much is the Chips & Queso?
The published 2026 range is $5.49–$6.99. Some locations charge more.
How many calories are in the Chips & Queso?
About 590 calories on the current menu tables. Sides and customizations change the total.
What comes with the Chips & Queso?
Fresh tortilla chips, Warm queso dip.
Does the Chips & Queso contain pork?
Chips and cheese dip. No pork listed.
Is the Chips & Queso available all day?
Most Denny’s appetizers items are served during restaurant hours, including late night at 24-hour locations. Confirm hours and inventory locally.
What should I order with the Chips & Queso?
A Classic Burger or a slam. Salsa if the diner has it.
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