Mote de queso is a traditional Colombian soup originating from the Atlantic Coast area of the country. It's made with a combination of yam, salty and crumbly cheese.Mote de Queso is a Colombian dish. It is originally from the country's Atlantic Coast and is made with ñame and Costeño cheese. It is eaten in the Caribbean area of Colombia and is a traditional dish of Sincelejo and Montería.