Kelly Anne: We're just like Thelma and Louise. You know who that is, right?
Teresa: I'm from Mexico, not the moon.

You can't save her now, James. You crossed me once to protect her, I won't let that happen again.

Camila

You should have drug her back by her teeth.

Camila

Our people rely on the cocaine production for their survival. I'm a pragmatist. I have no desire to end that. As long as you project yourself as a proper businessman we have no issues.

Epifanio

James: The minute I'm gone you end up in here. She's not ready, Camila. I can handle the business alone.
Camila: If it wasn't for Teresa we wouldn't have anything worth protecting.

Teresa: I will keep you safe. You're going to be fine.
Kelly Anne: Why would you do that for me?
Teresa: Because I know how to survive.

Cortez: You know, I still do not comprehend how do you walk away from your life's work.
Epifanio: My life's work is my family, and their failures are my own.

Bitch, the only thing your ungrateful, traitorous, ass needs to do is pack your shit now or pray she kills me.

Cole

You see, you and I, we work for the same person, but only you are stupid enough to think that Camila won't throw you to the wolves to save her own ass.

Cole

James: Camila likes you because she can control you. The truth is, you are a sloppy, inexperienced girl who lets her emotions affect her judgement.
Teresa: No, you're upset because I work with Camila, and you work for her.

Teresa: I told Camila I wanted to be her partner. She asked me to handle the business while she was gone. Are you with me?
Pote: Always the hard way. What do you think? Of course.

Teresa: This is not about money, It's personal.
James: It's always about money.
Pote: Until it isn't.

Queen of the South Quotes

You could say that I am living proof that the American dream is alive and well.

Teresa

My name is Teresa Mendoza. I am from Mexico. I was born poor, not that that's bad but take it from me, I've been poor and I've been rich. Rich is better.

Teresa