We tried the latest in Chipotle's quest to perfect its queso - and found the chain finally has a worthy menu item

Chipotle's queso blanco is made with two types of aged cheeses and uses serrano, poblano, and chipotle peppers.

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The new queso comes as part of a recent wave of innovation at Chipotle, as the chain tests more products and launches carne asada as a limited-time offering.

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The queso currently in testing is more rich and flavorful than the version in stores, with a somewhat smoky — but not overwhelming — undertone.

It still doesn't have the goopiness of a Velveeta-based dip made with artificial ingredients, which remains my preferred queso, but its far smoother than quesos past, with an almost silky texture.

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For me, there's no comparison: the new queso is far superior, in both texture and flavor.

Chipotle's vice president of brand marketing, Stephanie Perdue, told Business Insider that the new queso is being tested as a possible replacement for the current menu item, but that no decision has been made yet.

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"It's been going extremely well, really great customer feedback," Purdue said. "We'll just be testing, and then if it's successful we'll have it as an option for 2020."