The best Mexican salsas
The top 3 according to 12 votes from people: Salsa roja · Salsa verde · Pico de gallo. (Updated Aug 14, 2025.)
Salsa verde, roja, macha and xnipec: the salsas that go with tacos, meats and antojitos all over Mexico.
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Top 12
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1
Salsa roja
Roasted tomato with chillies, garlic and onion.
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2
Salsa verde
Tomatillos, serrano chilli, onion and coriander.
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3
Pico de gallo
Chopped raw tomato, onion, chilli and coriander.
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4
Guacamole
Mashed avocado with onion, tomato and lime.
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5
Salsa macha
Oil with dried chillies, garlic and seeds.
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6
Salsa taquera
The salsa of the taco stands.
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7
Salsa borracha
With pasilla chilli and pulque or beer, for grilled meats.
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8
Xnipec
Red onion, habanero and sour orange from Yucatán.
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9
Salsa de piña
Pineapple with chilli, for al pastor.
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10
Salsa de molcajete
Ground by hand in a stone molcajete.
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11
Salsa negra
Dried chillies toasted until dark.
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12
Salsa ranchera
Cooked tomato with chilli, for huevos rancheros.
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Comments (1)
La macha arriba del pico de gallo, así debe ser. Con unos tacos de suadero no hay mejor