Since cotija is saltier and has a stronger flavor than queso fresco, consider using less of the former when the recipe calls for the latter. Or if you're using queso fresco in place of cotija ...

Mexican esquites meets Chinese tiger salad. This crunchy, bright, sweet, juicy side is everything you want to eat in the summer heat. Everything you could possibly want in a tostada (and then some ...

Topped with mounds of melted cheese, tangy queso fresco, creamy avocado and crunchy ... This savory version is inspired by the original recipe but has a few modern tweaks. Christopher Testani ...