Sonic Just Announced A New Cheesy Menu Item For A Next-Level Snack In A Pinch

It’s not hard to sell us on a cheesy snack—after all, Southerners claim the best macaroni and cheese in the country and show up to a potluck wielding Cheese Dreams. Neither is a last-minute recipe, however, and sometimes you just need something cheesy, salty, and crispy in a pinch. Southern drive-in chain Sonic just announced a new menu item that’s caught our attention with a few ingredients that are easy to love, starting with queso.

The new Loaded Queso Fries from Sonic play up the drive-in’s recent menu addition of Groovy Fries (think crinkle-cut) by adding a cheesy, flavorful punch in the form of a handheld snack. There are two new Loaded Queso Fries options at Sonic to choose from, depending on the mood you’re in. If you’re feeling classic, go for the Bacon Ranch. If you’re feeling a spicy Tex-Mex kick that transports you to San Antonio, opt for Southwest. Here are the details:

• Bacon Ranch Loaded Queso Fries: Hot and crispy Groovy Fries topped with creamy white queso, crisp bacon, melty shredded cheese and a drizzle of creamy ranch
• Southwest Loaded Queso Fries: Hot and crispy Groovy Fries loaded with creamy white queso, sliced jalapeños, ripe tomatoes, creamy Southwest sauce, diced onions and melty shredded cheese

Sonic’s new Loaded Queso Fries are available now through the fast food chain’s app and will be available to Sonic fans nationwide beginning September 2. Pricing starts at $3.99 for a medium order, but varies by location. 

“SONIC’s hot and crispy Groovy Fries are a perfect snack on their own but imagine elevating them with creamy queso and other flavor-packed toppings—now that’s a snack that hits the spot,” said Mackenzie Gibson, Vice President of Culinary & Menu Innovation at SONIC. “Whether you go for Bacon Ranch or Southwest, these loaded fries will get you through those midday or late-night cravings and transform them into an experience that’s both comforting and delicious.”

Sonic’s new queso will also be available on the side for just $1, in case you’re curious how those signature tots pair with cheese. Once you’ve had a chance to taste-test, we might recommend trying to make your own loaded appetizer for a spectacularly cheesy tailgate addition folks won’t soon forget. Start with Austin Diner-Style Queso, of course.

Will you be trying Sonic’s new Loaded Queso Fries?