Salsa reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 190 Reddit reviews across 26 subreddits and 33 posts to rank the best Salsa brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/SalsaSnobs, r/Dallas, r/Albuquerque, r/FoodSanDiego, r/Costco. Top-rated brands include Mateo's (4.5/5), Sadie's (4.8/5), Salsa (4.5/5).
Stats
Reviews190
Subreddits26
Posts33
Brands76
Products69
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#1
Mateo's
4.5
(24)
"I will stick to Mateo’s (0g sugar and great tasting)"
"Mateo’s is very good salsa, and you can find it at Costco all over the country"
"Love Mateo’s hot."
"Mateo's, Joe T. Garcia's, El Patio, Clint's...yum!"
"Mateo’s is incredible and local."
"Red jar for the winnnn ! This and the habanero. I mainly buy red jar."
"Nothing comes close to mateo's. red jar is the best."
"I keep a jar of it in my fridge for tons of different meals. Very versatile and tasty"
"Mateo's hands down the best"
"Rosalita’s chips and Mateo’s salsa are my picks exactly. Mateo’s salsas have a great flavor regardless of the heat—I usually get medium—but will sometimes opt for hot (and others for mild). Mateo’s is also available at Walmart."
#2
Sadie's
4.8
(13)
"Its the best even amongst the Sadie's salsas and tastes more like what you get at the restaurant."
"Those on the border chips and Sadie's hot SLAP!"
"Sadie's food is ok but not great, but their salsa is the best."
"Sadie’s is a main stay in my home."
"Seriously. Sadie's. I've lived here my whole life and nothing compares."
"Sadie's is definitive Burque salsa"
"Get Sadie’s takeout salsa from the restaurant. Best in town."
"My go-tos at the store are Sadie's, Pedro's, Garcia's, and Gilly Loco depending on how I'm feeling/spice tolerance of everyone."
"Sadie’s do 1/2 gallon with a big bag of chips."
"Sadies. And just for fun I like to drizzle a little honey in it."
#3
Salsa
4.5
(10)
"Salsa 2000 at Conejitos."
"Guanjuatos in bay view has salsa I would and have been known to drink."
"La Salsita 1105 W Lincoln."
"Mama’s Boy Salsa at Market 30 on Packard Ave in Cudahy is the best in my opinion."
"Guanajuato on Howell in Bay View. You can buy the salsa in various sizes with chips, too. It’s delicious and a closely-guarded family recipe."
"Weird take, Blue Sombrero's fine ground salsa is actually good."
"The spicy version at Los Mariachis on Layton is good. Lots of flavor, some heat."
"Food is nothing special, but Hector’s in Tosa has awesomely fresh salsa."
"The other day I made a Salsa Macha with chile ancho, a bunch of Chile de Árbol."
"A straight arbol salsa is also my typical go to, especially for tacos."
#4
Mrs. Renfro's
4.1
(10)
"Mrs Renfro's Ghost Pepper salsa is hot as the fires of hell and it's also one of the tastiest salsas I've ever had."
"Mrs. Renfro’s is my favorite store bought."
"Mrs. Renfro’s Ghost Pepper Salsa is perfect."
"Been a while but I remember "Mrs. Renfro's" being decent."
"I like mrs renfros. not sure what your snob level is for salsa though but that hits my spot for spice level and flavor."
"Renfros is the best canned/jarred stuff I've bought."
"Mrs. Renfro's Habanero."
"Renfros Habenero."
"Mrs Renfros for stuff that is easy to find."
"Mrs Renfros is 42g of sugar in a 16oz jar. I wish they made it less sweet."
#5
Kylito's
4.4
(7)
"Kylitos Fire Roasted! ... go to the Wolfforth Farmers market and get Aunties salsa. Everytime I go home I pack 3 jars to bring back with me it’s insanely good."
"Kylito's is very good! I get the Hot and the Habanero."
"Kylitos and HEB’s “that salsabout Texas” are my two favorite jarred salsas."
"Kylito's Habanero"
"I do like Kylitos"
"Kylito's! Hot especially"
"OG Kylitos medium."
#6
Herdez
3.9
(7)
"Herdez for the cooked, canned stuff."
"I found some refrigerated Herdez that’s the best grocery-store refrigerated salsa I’ve had."
"I use that and splash on some Herdez Salsa Verde."
"I go to a place called burrito express every Monday and buy 2 pints of their red hot sauce."
"Herdez green salsa is also really good"
"Yup love it, Herdez makes good Green Salsa."
"Herdez is alright and I believe one of the cheaper ones."
#7
La Salsa Chilena
5.0
(5)
"La Salsa Chilena is 💥"
"La Salsa Chilena is my absolute fave salsa."
"Definitely la salsa chilena like lots of people have said."
"Salsa chilena is the best one you'll find."
"La salsa chilena rules."
#8
Ruth's No.5
5.0
(4)
"Ruth's No 5 for the win"
"Ruth’s N°5 from the farmers markets are the best salsas i’ve had"
"I really like Ruth's No.5 and it's not even close."
"Definitely Ruth’s N°5 salsa at the little italy farmers market."
#9
Clint's
4.3
(4)
"Clint's is my absolute go-to for grocery store jarred salsa- all guests for fajita cookouts or Taco Tuesday like it."
"I love Clint's hot salsa"
"My favorite salsa is Clint's (not available at Costco)."
"There’s a brand I get occasionally called Clint’s."
#10
Julio's
4.0
(4)
"Julio's."
"I have a friend in Virginia who I mail Julio’s chips & salsa to all the time…"
"Julio’s (refrigerated section)"
"Julio’s would be number two."
#11
Mister G's Salsa
5.0
(3)
"Mr Gs salsa is the best I've ever had."
"Mister G's Salsa if you're in the area, only open Th-Sat"
"Mr. G’s salsa in Miramar. Salsa is so fresh and just so delicious."
#12
Cita's
5.0
(3)
"Cita’s in East Dallas and Gloria’s which I’ve only ever found at Whole Foods unfortunately, but damn it’s good."
"Cita’s. Get if from her little storefront in Casa View shopping center."
"Citas Salsa! A little hard to find."
#13
Northgate
4.7
(3)
"Northgate has a variety of different salsas!! They're all delicious."
"Restaurant style salsa from Northgate on 43rd. Will blow your socks off!"
"Northgate is good."
#14
Two Fools
4.7
(3)
"Two Fools salsa beats everyone else in town and it’s not even close."
"Two Fools."
"Their salsa is good and spicy."
#15
Mateo's Salsa
4.0
(3)
"Mateo’s medium is one I’ve bought over and over again!"
"I really like Mateo’s salsa. Check them out if you can find it near you. I get mine from Walmart."
"Could just be me, but I find Mateo’s to be super garlicky."
#16
La Mexicana
3.7
(3)
"La Mexicana Cantina Salsa for me. It's the best store bought I've found in FL."
"La Mexicana"
"It’s one that is rare. Think it’s called La Mexicana."
#17
Rubio's
5.0
(2)
"Legit, fresh and that tomatillo/arbol is insane."
"Chipotle"
#18
Monroe's
5.0
(2)
"Monroe’s! We but it by the case."
"Monroe's uses Chile Gueros and Sadies uses Jalapenos. Both are addicting."
#19
Los Compadres
5.0
(2)
"Los compadres takes it but los cuates is a close second."
"By far and away! Los compadres salsa is the best and I've had it all."
#20
Kirkland
5.0
(2)
"Very good, especially for the price."
"Kirkland brand organic salsa is amazing."
#21
Javier's
5.0
(2)
"They are amazing. The salsa is made fresh daily so it never is 100% the same but it is always 100% delicious."
"Has great salsa and chips."
#22
Pericos
5.0
(2)
"Pericos salsa is awesome."
"Pericos salsa that comes with their tacos is bomb af."
#23
La Hacienda
5.0
(2)
"It’s the best anywhere I’ve ever had."
"Two kinds and both are delicious."
#24
Sadie's Salsa
5.0
(2)
"Sadie’s salsa is my favorite non tomatillo salsa in a jar by far."
"If you live in an area that carries Sadie’s Salsa and you like HOT, definitely try."
#25
El Bruno's
5.0
(2)
"The El Bruno’s in town here has the same salsa, definitely my favorite, I like it wayyyyy better than Sadie’s."
"I always grab a pint of salsa a chips from El Bruno's when passing through Cuba. Best in the state."
#26
Tlaloc
5.0
(2)
"Think Tlaloc has the best chips and salsa for a restaurant."
"Tlaloc by 100 miles."
#27
Vitamix
5.0
(2)
"I prefer vitamix , I just made adobo and the chiles just became liquid"
"Get the Vitamix immersion blender for your salsas just pulse it if you want texture not totally smooth"
#28
Happy Tomato
4.5
(2)
"I LOVE Happy Tomato! That’s the one I came here to say."
"I like Happy Tomato salsa. It’s made in Fort Worth and I buy it at Central Market."
#29
El Nopalito
4.5
(2)
"El Nopalito Roasted Salsa. Local and delicious."
"The roasted salsa from El napolito."
#30
Salsa Del Diablo
4.5
(2)
"Salsa Del Diablo for store bought (never had better), and Maria’s for restaurant."
"Salsa del diablo."
#31
Green Mountain
4.5
(2)
"Green Mountain Salsas are very good."
"Green Mountain reminds me of my mom's canned salsa"
#32
Miguel's
4.0
(2)
"Miguel’s."
"Miguels then Murrietas."
#33
Costco
4.0
(2)
"The one they sell at Costco is great."
"I also like Costco's salsa."
#34
Mateo’s
4.0
(2)
"I like Mateo’s too."
"I’m a fan of Mateo’s, but it’s polarizing."
#35
Joe T Garcias
4.0
(2)
"My favorite is the Joe T Garcias-the spiciest one."
"Joe T's is my favorite out of the jar."
#36
Tejano
4.0
(2)
"Tejano salsa at Krogers and Texas Legacy Restaurant style at Central Market"
"Tejano Salsa - you can find it at Kroger! As close as I can find to homemade."
#37
Tio Leos
4.0
(2)
"The salsa from Tio Leos restaurant."
"I used to love Tio Leo’s!"
#38
Kylitos Salsa
4.0
(2)
"Kylitos Original"
"Kylitos. Haven’t had a bad one yet. Some ofc better than others but all good so far"
#39
Los Cuates
3.5
(2)
"Los Cuates"
"Los Quatos, it tastes like BBQ sauce."
#40
Pace
3.0
(2)
"Pace"
"Pace."
#41
Dan and Emilio's
5.0
(1)
"Dan and Emilio’s Slow Roasted is top notch if you like chunky."
#42
Christine's Salsa
5.0
(1)
"Christine's Salsa is from Southern Illinois and sold in Schnucks. They've won a few awards"
#43
El Morelia
5.0
(1)
"Go to a real Mexican store like El Torito or El Morelia. They have homemade salsas there"
#44
Jaime's Red Hot Salsa
5.0
(1)
"Jaime's Red Hot Salsa. You're welcome."
#45
Hatch Chile Company
5.0
(1)
"575. Hatch Chile Company. Bomb as product"
#46
Cosmic Cantina
5.0
(1)
"Cosmic Cantina has my favorite pico"
#47
Salsa Revolution
5.0
(1)
"Salsa Revolution. Local Small Business and the best I've had in a long, long time."
#48
Rosita's
5.0
(1)
"I'll drive for the green salsa at Rosita's in Alviso."
#49
Los Plebes
5.0
(1)
"I love los plebes. Best Mexican spot in town by a million."
#50
Local Mexican Market
5.0
(1)
"Local Mexican market (always zero sugar in traditional salsa)"
#51
Siete
5.0
(1)
"I've been loving Siete Spicy Salsa Roja lately."
#52
Chapala Express
5.0
(1)
"Chapala Express, the spicy one. Best salsa in the try."
#53
Mijos
5.0
(1)
"Mijos spicy green (jalapeno) and spicy orange (chile de arbol) both creamy salsas and my favorite in the county"
#54
La Katrina
5.0
(1)
"La Katrina's got the best salsas in town as far as I'm concerned"
#55
Tacos El Jerry
5.0
(1)
"Tacos El Jerry in Watsonville, their salsa Verde is runner up for me."
#56
Taqueria Los Juaritos
5.0
(1)
"Taqueria los Juaritos! Best salsa bar in town!!"
#57
El Palomar
5.0
(1)
"My favorite is the salsa at El Palomar. I love it."
#58
Mi Cocina
4.0
(1)
"Mi Cocina has pints for purchase of their salsa for purchase at Mi Cocina"
#59
Chili's
4.0
(1)
"I love Chilis salsa."
#60
Hell on the Red
4.0
(1)
"Hell on the Red is my go to."
#61
El Noa Noa
4.0
(1)
"I love their salsa and chicken Mole is my go to on the menu."
#62
Trader Joe's
4.0
(1)
"Trader Joe’s Salsa Autentica. Make a trip to Brentwood for both."
#63
Chubby's
4.0
(1)
"They have a salsa bar, and I really like the way they season their chips."
#64
Club del Burro
4.0
(1)
"Club del Burro has chips and lots of salsas (and great margaritas)"
#65
Tacos and Gringo
4.0
(1)
"Tacos and Gringo, as well as Tacos El Rey, have proper taqueria chips, salsa and guac"
#66
Mi Patio
4.0
(1)
"The chips and salsa are good."
#67
Walmart
4.0
(1)
"Mom and I enjoy walmart’s black bean and corn mild salsa."
#68
Sam's
4.0
(1)
"I recently bought a Sam's cantina style salsa it's pretty good"
#69
Kokyu
4.0
(1)
"Ended up going there today, was better than the last time - chips and salsa was good"
#70
Rock Hill
4.0
(1)
"Don’t bother with the restaurant. It’s the most mediocre Mexican food in the region, but their chips and salsa are pretty good"
#71
Federales
4.0
(1)
"Federales has free chips + salsa and the best frozen margs I’ve ever had."
#72
Sabor a Mi
4.0
(1)
"Never been disappointed by their chips and guacamole and they have good salsas as well"
#73
Espinosas
4.0
(1)
"I prefer "hell on the red-mild" Espinosas was the best."
#74
Target
4.0
(1)
"My favorite is the Honey Habanero from Target"
#75
Salsa El Gallo
4.0
(1)
"Salsa El Gallo is my favorite grocery store salsa especially the jalapeño one."
#76
Good & Gather
3.0
(1)
"If you're looking for a budget option, I legit really like the Target brand (Good & Gather?) salsas."
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