Salsa Para Tacos Tucson's El Charro

Transport your taste buds straight to the Southwest with "Salsa Para Tacos Tucson's El Charro," a bold and flavorful roasted salsa inspired by the historic flavors of Tucson's renowned El Charro Café. This simple yet vibrant recipe combines charred Roma tomatoes, smoky jalapeño peppers, and aromatic garlic cloves for a rich, roasted depth of flavor, complemented by fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a dash of ground cumin. The result is a perfectly balanced salsa that’s smooth yet zesty, making it an ideal topping for tacos, a dip for tortilla chips, or an accompaniment to your favorite grilled meats. Ready in just 25 minutes, this homemade salsa is an easy crowd-pleaser that will elevate any meal with its authentic, smoky-sweet kick.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 whole Roma tomatoes
• 2 whole jalapeño peppers
• 1 medium white onion
• 3 whole garlic cloves
• 1 cup cilantro leaves
• 1 whole lime
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.25 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add the Roma tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, and garlic cloves to the skillet, turning them occasionally until they are charred on the outside (about 10-12 minutes).

Step 2

While the vegetables are charring, peel and roughly chop the white onion, and set aside.

Step 3

Once the tomatoes and peppers are done roasting, allow them to cool slightly, then remove the stems from the jalapeños. If you prefer a milder salsa, remove the seeds as well.

Step 4

In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic, chopped onion, cilantro leaves, the juice of one lime, salt, and ground cumin.

Step 5

Blend the ingredients until smooth, adding the olive oil and water gradually to achieve your desired consistency.

Step 6

Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lime juice to balance the flavors.

Step 7

Transfer the salsa to a serving dish and allow it to cool completely before serving. It pairs wonderfully with tacos, chips, or as a topping for grilled meats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(793.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	313.2

Total Fat 16.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2499.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 40.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.7g	0%
Total Sugars 15.2g
Protein 9.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 270.2mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 2245.7mg	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: 42.4%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 46.3%