12 Mexican Salsa Recipes

Here are several Mexican Salsa Recipes to get your creative cooking juices going. Delicious and tasty as an appetizer or use as the base of a meal. Your family and friends will love you for it.

To truly master the art of making authentic Mexican food, you must know how to make Mexican salsa. We’re talking from scratch. None of that jarred stuff. One salsa can make several dishes. No dance lessons involved. 😉 Feel the beat. Get the heat. They can be as hot or as mild as you want.

Tomato Molcajete Salsa
Before blenders, there were molcajetes (or Mexican mortar and pestles). No electricity required. They were not solar-powered. They were human-powered. Tomato Molcajete Salsa makes a delicious topping on all your favorite Mexican dishes. Get the Recipe

Chile de Arbol Salsa
This spicy Chile de Arbol Salsa is the perfect addition to taquitos, tacos, and more. Who knew such a tiny chile could be so powerful! It’s got a flavorful kick that I know you will love. Get the Recipe

Salsa Borracha
Want a Mexican salsa that will blow your mind? Salsa Borracha (or Drunk Salsa) is it! Try it with carne asada tacos or grilled meats. This Mexican recipe is made with beer, but no worries. The alcohol burns off, leaving a rich and deep flavor. Get the Recipe

Chipotle Salsa
If you like a good and hot Mexican salsa, you’re going to love Chipotle Salsa. It’s yummy and flavorful as an appetizer, or you can use it as the star ingredient. For example: Sear chicken and let it finish cooking in the salsa. Yum! Get the Recipe

Hatch Chile Salsa Verde
Hatch a batch of this salsa! You can’t go wrong with Roasted Hatch Chile Salsa Verde. It goes great on tacos or serve as an appetizer on game day. Mild and slightly tangy. Yes please! Hatch Chile Salsa Verde

Avocado Mango Salsa
Don’t like it hot but you still want a mild kick? Check out this tropical treat, Avocado Mango Salsa. Sweet and mildly spicy. Eat it with chips or use it as a topping on your chicken or fish. It’s absolutely delicious! Get the Recipe

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Here’s an easy Mexican salsa to make at home. Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde only takes a few ingredients. Everything goes under the broiler, blend, and you get a robust and tasty appetizer that’s full of amazing flavors. Get the Recipe

Roasted Tomato Salsa
I love easy recipes! Roasted Tomato Salsa is easy Mexican food at its best. Make this recipe, and you will never again think Mexican food is hard. I even go so far as to make two batches – eat one and freeze the other for another time. Get the Recipe

Avocado Salsa
Don’t confuse this with guacamole. Salsa de Aguacate, or Avocado Salsa, is a spicy topping made with cooked tomatillos and ripe avocados. Rich and creamy, and totally dreamy. Goes great on taquitos and grilled meats. Get the Recipe

Mexican Red Salsa
You know at Mexican restaurants how they serve you chips and salsa? Chances are they are serving you this! It doesn’t come any more authentic than this basic Mexican Red Salsa. Better red than dead. lol! By itself with a bag of chips or on top of tacos, this salsa recipe is a keeper. Get the Recipe

Pineapple Salsa
Get this Mexican salsa on the table in minutes! Use a can of store-bought pineapple chunks to make Salsa de Piña, or Pineapple Salsa. Mildly and sweet, a fruity treat. An easy, peasy and delicious salsa just about anyone can make at home. Enjoy! Get the Recipe

Creamy Guacamole
Rock the Guac at your next fiesta. Creamy Guacamole and chips is a must at any party. Be sure to make plenty of it too. It’s usually gone minutes after it hits the table… And this is why we all need friends with avocado trees. LOL! Get the Recipe

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