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6 Mexican Hot Sauces That Can Add Flavor To Tacos, Margaritas, And Fresh Fruit

Hot sauce is always the answer.

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Sarah Ceniceros

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A proper taco isn't complete without some hot sauce on top of all the other add-ons you choose. And I'm talking about actual hot sauce, not the mild salsas you used to eat when you were a kid that were basically glorified tomato sauce. To get the authentic experience opting for a Mexican hot sauce is the way to go and there are a few you can choose from depending on your spice tolerance, texture preference, and expected flavor (fiery versus tangy versus zesty). These are some of the best Mexican hot sauces you can use on your tacos, in your margs, on your scrambled eggs, and with just about anything else you think needs a little more oomph.

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ValentinA Valentina Salsa Picante Mexican Sauce

Valentina Salsa Picante Mexican Sauce

It's pretty likely you've tried Valentina hot sauce at some point before because it's flavor is so classic to your typical hot sauce. This product comes from Jalisco (the same place some of your favorite tequilas are made) and adds a bold kick with zero calories per serving.

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Tapatio Tapatío Hot Sauce, 5 oz

Tapatío Hot Sauce, 5 oz

Tapatío is still produced by the same family that invented it over 40 years ago and uses red chiles, garlic, and spices which makes it one of the leading hot sauce brands today. 

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Cholula Cholula Original Hot Sauce

Cholula Original Hot Sauce

Cholula carefully selects its peppers and signature spices to accomplish the correct amount of fiery heat and tangy flavor on your dishes. Every bottle will have the same look and flavor down to the signature wooden cap. 

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El Chilerito El Chilerito Chamoy

El Chilerito Chamoy
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Chamoy isn't your typical hot sauce and ranges from liquidy to paste depending on the brand. It also uses a blend of fruits along with the peppers so it's a little sweet, a bit spicy, and it packs some heat in the after-taste. Think of a blend of pickled apricot, mango, or plum with chiles and seasoning. 

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Tajin Tajin Regular Snack Sauce

Tajin Regular Snack Sauce
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That zesty seasoning you put on everything comes in a hot sauce version that is made with chili peppers, lime, and sea salt and goes great with fresh fruit or as a rim to a sweet margarita.

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Bufalo Bufalo Salsa Clasica Mexican Hot Sauce 5.4 oz (Pack of 3)

Bufalo Salsa Clasica Mexican Hot Sauce 5.4 oz (Pack of 3)

Bufalo is an iconic brand, and for good reason. The family that founded it back in 1933 are still involved to ensure the recipe remains top-notch.

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