# Favorite Store Bought Salsa **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [April 24, 2015, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-store-bought-salsa/718446 "2015-04-24T15:17:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2015, 11:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-store-bought-salsa/718446/41 "2015-04-26T11:38:30Z")
Rick Bayless’ [Frontera Salsas](http://www.fronterafiesta.com/store/frontera-salsa/43). ---
**Author:** ![What\_the](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f4b2a3/32.png) [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2015, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-store-bought-salsa/718446/42 "2015-04-26T14:20:10Z")
> [@MoonMoon](#): > > [El Pinto Green Chile salsa](http://www.amazon.com/El-Pinto-Green-Chile-Medium/dp/B00CEWVC04) is the only jarred salsa I eat. It’s really, really good. I’ll have to look for it. [La Sabrozita Verde](http://www.lasabroza.com/detalle.php?producto=5) is my all time favorite but I can’t find it anymore. Even used to be available at WalMart. It seems that the company still exists so I’ll keep looking. ---
**Author:** ![mhendo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mhendo/32/3159_2.png) [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2015, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-store-bought-salsa/718446/43 "2015-04-26T18:37:32Z")
We usually get our salsa at a local Mexican restaurant, or at a Mexican supermarket called Northgate (part of a chain). When we get regular, pre-packaged salsa, i usually buy Homeboy if i can find it. I quite like the salsa, and i like the company ethos. It was founded by a priest, and is dedicated to employing and working with and rehabilitating young offenders in the Los Angeles area. ---
**Author:** ![BrotherCadfael](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@BrotherCadfael](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrotherCadfael)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2015, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-store-bought-salsa/718446/44 "2015-04-26T19:18:09Z")
> [@DCnDC](#): > > I’m not very picky. Me either. I even like the stuff made in New York City. ---
**Author:** ![beowulff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beowulff/32/542_2.png) [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2015, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-store-bought-salsa/718446/45 "2015-04-26T19:30:28Z")
> [@QuickSilver](#): > > Rick Bayless’ [Frontera Salsas](http://www.fronterafiesta.com/store/frontera-salsa/43). +2 (My wife and I). ---
**Author:** ![Rushgeekgirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rushgeekgirl/32/3715_2.png) [@Rushgeekgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rushgeekgirl)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2015, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-store-bought-salsa/718446/46 "2015-04-26T21:07:30Z")
Mrs. Renfro’s Raspberry Chipotle. Slightly smoky and sweet with hardly any kick at all. In a pinch I will stir a spoonful of raspberry preserves into a bowl of Pace mild. ---
**Author:** ![johnpost](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f17d59/32.png) [@johnpost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/johnpost)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2015, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-store-bought-salsa/718446/47 "2015-04-26T21:19:40Z")
> [@brothercadfael](#): > > me either. I even like the stuff made in new york city. **new york city!** ---
**Author:** ![Spud](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spud/32/347_2.png) [@Spud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spud)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2015, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-store-bought-salsa/718446/48 "2015-04-26T22:02:38Z")
Based on responses I picked up a couple of jars of Mrs Renfro’s. One Black Bean and one Habanero. The Black Bean is very good but not what I would normally think of when I think salsa. That doesn’t mean I won’t buy it again as I do like it… just isn’t what I think of… kind of like White Chicken Chili. The Habanero was good and quite spicy hot. Definitely one of the best jarred salsas I’ve tried. I still like the fresher taste of the refrigerated type where you can see the individual vegetables etc. ---
**Author:** ![Tangent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tangent/32/3098_2.png) [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2015, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-store-bought-salsa/718446/49 "2015-04-26T22:59:21Z")
> [@johnpost](#): > > **new york city!** Get a rope. [Julio’s](http://www.julioscornchips.com/) chips and salsas are popular here in Texas. ---
**Author:** ![bmoak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9dc877/32.png) [@bmoak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bmoak)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2015, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-store-bought-salsa/718446/50 "2015-04-26T23:57:04Z")
> [@johnpost](#): > > **new york city!** Get a rope! My go to for jarred salsas is Rick Bayless’ [Frontera Salsas](http://www.fronterafiesta.com/store/gourmet-mexican-salsa/3). They are kind of pricy, so I usually buy them when on sale. My favorite is the Tomatillo Salsa, mainly because there is not much else with that flavor profile n the local shelves. I’m partial to the Habanero Salsa and the Roasted Tomato Salsa, too. A lot of the others, I’ve never seen in stores. I aslo occasionally use them to cook. I put a jar of the Tomatillo in the slow-cooker with some pork shoulder and it makes a great taco filling. ---
**Author:** ![Cheez\_Whia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d26b3c/32.png) [@Cheez\_Whia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheez_Whia)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2015, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-store-bought-salsa/718446/51 "2015-04-27T00:16:51Z")
[Herdez Salsa Casera](http://www.herdeztraditions.com/products/traditional-salsa/herdez-salsa-casera/), medium. Made in Mexico. ---
**Author:** ![rsa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/839c29/32.png) [@rsa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rsa)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2015, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-store-bought-salsa/718446/52 "2015-04-27T03:31:28Z")
_On The Border_ brand is quite good. ---
**Author:** ![Honey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honey/32/5074_2.png) [@Honey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honey)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2015, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-store-bought-salsa/718446/53 "2015-04-27T03:51:21Z")
Newman’s Own- Hot. ---
**Author:** ![AHunter3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ahunter3/32/368_2.png) [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2015, 8:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-store-bought-salsa/718446/54 "2015-04-27T08:40:25Z")
Another salute to Mrs. Renfro’s. I like the habañero and the ghost pepper versions. ---
**Author:** ![Stoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stoid/32/272_2.png) [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2015, 8:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-store-bought-salsa/718446/55 "2015-04-27T08:57:46Z")
Goya Pico de Gallo - lots of flavor, very fresh tasting, low heat. And surprisingly difficult to find, given the large number of Goya products available generally. ---
**Author:** ![WOOKINPANUB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wookinpanub/32/132_2.png) [@WOOKINPANUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUB)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2015, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-store-bought-salsa/718446/56 "2015-04-27T16:45:54Z")
I wish Chipotle bottled their red tomatillo salsa. Does anyone who is familiar with it know of a comparable one I might find at the store? ---
**Author:** ![MikeF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2015, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-store-bought-salsa/718446/57 "2015-04-28T17:51:14Z")
I have a way to make any of them better. Once I get maybe a quarter of the way through jar I’ll dice an avocado and stir it in. A local place serves a sauce with empanadas that is the bomb. Thick but not chunky and with a fruity taste,. Fairly spicy, too. You can buy it but they aren’t giving up the recipe. Is there a traditional empanada sauce? ---
**Author:** ![BeeGee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b5a626/32.png) [@BeeGee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeeGee)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2015, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-store-bought-salsa/718446/58 "2015-04-28T18:22:28Z")
Another Herdez fan. Definitely mix the green with avocado and lime. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2015, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-store-bought-salsa/718446/59 "2015-04-28T19:39:52Z")
I just bought a jar of Hatch Chili Verde salsa, based on the sample I tried at the market. ---
**Author:** ![AHunter3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ahunter3/32/368_2.png) [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2015, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-store-bought-salsa/718446/60 "2015-04-28T22:25:46Z")
Another favorite is Desert Pepper Trading Company. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-store-bought-salsa/718446.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-store-bought-salsa/718446.md?page=4)