Restaurant Style Mexican Salsa

Bring the vibrant flavors of your favorite Mexican restaurant into your kitchen with this irresistible Restaurant Style Mexican Salsa! Charred Roma tomatoes, jalapeño, and onion create a smoky depth, while fresh cilantro, garlic, and lime juice add a burst of brightness. A blend of fire-roasted canned tomatoes and a hint of cumin elevate this salsa to perfection, offering a delicate balance of bold, fresh, and savory notes. This quick and easy salsa recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and can be customized to your preferred texture—smooth or chunky. Perfect as a dip for tortilla chips or a zesty topping for tacos, burritos, and bowls, it’s a crowd-pleasing addition to any meal or party. Make this homemade salsa your go-to for authentic Mexican flavor every time!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 whole Roma tomatoes
• 0.5 whole White onion
• 1 whole Jalapeño pepper
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 15-ounce can Canned fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Place the Roma tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, and half of the white onion on the skillet. Drizzle them lightly with olive oil.

Step 3

Char the ingredients for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the tomatoes and jalapeño have a nice blackened skin and the onion has softened.

Step 4

Once charred, transfer the roasted tomatoes, jalapeño, and onion to a blender or food processor.

Step 5

Add the canned fire-roasted tomatoes, garlic clove, fresh cilantro, lime juice, salt, and cumin powder to the blender.

Step 6

Blend the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency. For a smooth salsa, blend longer; for a chunkier texture, pulse lightly.

Step 7

Taste the salsa and adjust salt and lime juice as needed to suit your preference.

Step 8

Transfer the salsa to a bowl or serving dish and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve the salsa chilled or at room temperature with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, burritos, or rice bowls.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(934.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	209.4

Total Fat 1.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3369.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 47.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g	0%
Total Sugars 26.4g
Protein 7.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 149.1mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 1787.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.7%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 82.4%