Salsa Taqueria Style Red

Transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Mexico with this Salsa Taqueria Style Red, a bold and smoky blend of charred roma tomatoes, toasted guajillo and arbol chiles, and fragrant roasted garlic and onions. This authentic taqueria-style salsa balances a rich, spicy kick with a hint of citrusy brightness from freshly squeezed lime juice, making it the ultimate topping for tacos, grilled meats, or a simple bowl of tortilla chips. The secret lies in layering flavors through roasting, toasting, and simmering, creating a smooth, vibrant salsa that’s as versatile as it is irresistible. Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for six servings, this easy homemade salsa is a must-have for your next fiesta or weeknight dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium roma tomatoes
• 3 pieces dried guajillo chiles
• 2 pieces dried arbol chiles
• 2 medium garlic cloves
• 0.5 medium white onion
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lime juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a dry skillet or griddle over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the roma tomatoes and cook, turning occasionally, until their skins are blistered and charred, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

While the tomatoes are cooking, remove the stems from the guajillo and arbol chiles. Shake out the seeds if a milder salsa is desired.

Step 4

Place the chiles in the same dry skillet and toast lightly for 30-60 seconds on each side until aromatic, being careful not to burn them. Transfer to a bowl and cover with warm water. Let the chiles soak for 10 minutes until softened, then drain them.

Step 5

In the skillet, add the garlic cloves (with the peel on) and half of a white onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until slightly charred. Remove from heat and peel the garlic cloves.

Step 6

In a blender, combine the blistered tomatoes, peeled garlic, charred onion, soaked chiles, vegetable oil, water, and salt. Blend until smooth.

Step 7

Transfer the blended salsa to a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to deepen the flavors.

Step 8

Remove the salsa from heat and stir in the lime juice. Adjust salt if necessary.

Step 9

Allow the salsa to cool slightly before serving. Serve with tacos, chips, or your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(517g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	291.9

Total Fat 16.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2403.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 37.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.1g	0%
Total Sugars 8.8g
Protein 7.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 98.9mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 1432.5mg	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: 45.4%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 45.8%