The BEST Mexican Restaurant SALSA ROJA Recipe (+ the secret ingredient)
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Years ago I used to have a restaurant down in the Tex-Mex and taqueria territory of San Juan, Texas.
In an effort to serve consistent, delicious salsa roja to the customers I needed to make large batches at a time. This is the exact recipe I came up with that kept everyone coming back for more.
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5 roma tomatoes
5 serrano peppers
A handful cilantro
¼-⅓ Onion
1 Can crushed tomatoes
3 Canned Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
I've done some foundation work for this man a few years ago. He then cooked a great BBQ for the entire work crew. Humble and very generous.
Very few homeowners are cool like that, dope that he was for you guys
@@juliatarter7513 we've had alot of generous homeowners who appreciated the work we'd do. Unfortunately I don't work there anymore but there really is kind people out there!🙏
@@juliatarter7513 most definitely thank you! Unfortunately I don't work there anymore but I got to see alot of generous people who appreciate the work!
Yummy yummy salsa 🤤🤤😋😋
The mustache, the personality, the smile, the amazing tutorial, and all the hard work into the video production. Absolutely love your channel after only seeing this video.
Thank you.
You already know, when you see a Mexican dude with a mustache or a chubby, older Mexican woman getting ready to cook, it's going to be good. Hate to be nearly cliche, but it's been the truth, in my experience, lol.
@@ArnieTex did you use any lime juice? 🤔 not that it's necessary. Just surprised
I‘ve searched so long fit a good Salsa recipe. Finally found it here. It is delicious!
Thanks Arnie!
Greetings from Germany
@@ArnieTex Great Choice. Salsa Roja! If you ever get a chance, can you recreate the Salsa Verde from La Parilla Suiza? They are located in Tucson, Phoenix and Mexico City.
Thank you brother
5 tomatoes
5 serrano
1 can diced fire roasted tomatoes
Handful of cilantro
1/3 onion
2 - Chipotle
Salt
Amazing, best salsa in the world
5 Ceranos* but those work too lol
I screenshotted that. Thanks!
Need's some Garlic cloves in it and maybe a TBSP or two of lime juice.
@@cleverr_serranos*
He added serranos not jalapeños
I feel like every person in the world should have a best friend like this. That is all. Watch the video. You can’t disagree.
Arnie, I have searched for years for the right salsa recipe, and this is it! I’m only sad that I’m 81 years old and don’t have many more years to enjoy. I could drink this stuff! The chipotle is definitely the key! Thank you so very much!
I wish you many more years to enjoy life. God bless
@@curtisgardemal1364 Thank you, and you also!
This guy is so wholesome and genuine. I’d love to spend a Sunday afternoon cooking and eating with him.
Me too!
Me too! Learning and eating!
He is what Texas is all about.
I hope it stays that way
and drinking beer!
iYo tambien!
Blending a fine puree as a base for the rest of the salsa - that's so simple yet brilliant man. Creating a variation in texture, giving a more uniform flavor, and allowing the salt the fully dissolve throughout the salsa. I just blend it all at once and never gave it that much thought. Thank you for the pro tip. I'm gonna whip some up in your honor.
I never thought of it either! It seems so simple and obvious after the fact. Excellent tip.
Simple genius
Same! Gonna try this weekend
Hubs complains my salsa is too watery. Tried your technique and presto, it’s the perfect texture. Genius!
As much salsas I make weekly, that mix of blending had never came to mind 😳
THIS. This is the salsa recipe I've been searching for. I've tried so many salsa recipes and none of them were just right. But this is just perfection. I couldn't stop eating it straight out of the blender!
u bugggin
You honestly didnt even make it.
@@jeremyhall7951 huh..?
@@--raine-- yes, they lied about the extremely difficult act of putting tomato and onions in a blender
@@millomelon7702 what? this person said that the og commenter didn't make the salsa and i said "huh?" likeeee fym they didn't make it??
I made this today legit it's the best salsa I've ever made. I roasted all of the fresh veggies and added about 4 cloves of garlic. The chipotle in adobo sauce is the game changer. Added some lime juice when I added the cilantro and I'm flying high! Crazy, crazy good. About to finish a bag of chips. This'll be a regular in our house. Oh my...
So, you didn't make THIS salsa. You made a similar salsa with roasted veggies, garlic, and lime juice - none of which was in the recipe. That's like me saying I made a fried chicken recipe, but I baked it instead.
@@NotSoAmazing You say tomato, I say tomate
@@NotSoAmazingcorrect. They made their own salsa. Sounds great, but it has nothing to do with this recipe.
As a native texan myself, I just want to say I love what you do. All of it hits real close to home and I love it. The BBQ and Mexican crossover is everything my youth was so thank you.
I don't know how I haven't found this channel before, but this was my first time watching. 15 seconds in and I hit subscribe. Nothing in the world tops Mexican cuisine in my book. Can't wait to watch all your other stuff
You earned my respect in the first 30 seconds. Anyone that scoops salsa is a true son of Mexico. I can stand people that dip a chip then rub their tummy like it was salt from the earth. I need at least a teaspoon on every bite.
Lol okay it’s not that serious
@@trebor000 Yeah, it's that serious, if not, why are you here?
One of the simple rules I have in my life is: food is merely the vehicle for sauce! That includes salsa. I'll drink it with every bite.
I really like this guy and we’ve never met. Lol
Who doesn't scoop salsa? Where do you live where people don't scoop salsa with their chip?
You are honestly, a kick to watch cook. I love your smile, personality and knowledge in cooking. Thanks for the Wow in salsa, rice, etc. Love watching you!! 🥰
Thank you so much!
Just give me a bowl and a big soup spoon and I'll call it dinner. Cold, spicy tomato soup. Makes my mouth water just thinking about it. I'vd made so many of your recipes without one disappointment. You are the master. From an 80 year old Arizona native and retired Phoenix Firefighter. Worked with and learned a lot from a few Mexican Firefighters, two of which owned large Restaurants. "George's Ole" and "El Bombaro".
I could listen to this dude talk about food all day. What passion 😊
Your smile is contagious and your recipes are pure gold. Thanks!
Wow, thank you!
This man is adorable! And knowledgeable.. he said "snacky snack" and my heart smiled.
I followed this recipe to the T. I’m beyond pleased. No resturant can compare. I’ve made 3 batches in 2 weeks. I added a couple cloves of garlic to the hard blend at the beginning. To say the least, this will be a staple in my refrigerator. It goes well with everything. Especially breakfast. I find myself eating spoon fulls by itself. Thank you for sharing your amazing recipe.
Arnie. I live in Texas and have enjoyed Tex-Mex food at restaurants all my life. Thank you for sharing your recipes. Sometimes our favorite restaurants close. I don't want these delicious foods gone! Now with your help I can enjoy Tex-Mex from anywhere in the world and share the joy with others by cooking.
Ive made this salsa 10+ times it is so good. I started only using 3 jalapeños thinking there was no way I could handle the heat from Serrano peppers. I now use a combo of jalapeño and Serrano and the heat is FUN. Love the smoky flavor from the chipotle in adobo sauce too. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Just made this salsa. Three weeks after seeing the video and those chipotles take it to another level! So good. I used canned fire roasted tomatoes instead of fresh and there is no lack of flavor! Thank you for sharing.
Made this today to go with chili rellenos for dinner. Added garlic and lime juice. This is now definitely my go to salsa recipe. Thanks!
Just found this recipe and I'm curious how much garlic and lime you used. I'm trying to change up the salsa I normally make and found several different recipes. But I tend to be bad at gauging proper amounts when they're not listed.
@@robertlaib908 free ball it. Add the garlic and lime at the end In incriminates to your taste.
This is one of the most wholesome channels ever ❤️ I have been trying to perfect my salsa. I will try this recepie soon. I am even growing my own cilantro on my porch and will use that in this Salsa!
Thank you so much, not only do you share your recipes then you take a step by step instruction and to me you give options , my granddaughters love it when I make your recipes ( their ages are from 5 to 12 ) again THANK YOU
Everybody loves this salsa when I make it for outdoor gatherings. Before, I used to just make basic pico, which is still good and great as a topping for anything. But I needed to know how to get the right texture for salsas you see only in restaurants. The added kick from the chipotle peppers are so good! Better than any salsa I have ever had! I made a peach habanero version with this technique. The possibilities are endless
There's a certain passion that comes through in your videos, you truly love mexican food. And that makes your videos so much easier and enjoyable to watch. You easily earned a subscription.
I love making fresh salsa. There’s nothing better.
I always add garlic, cilantro, and lime. And, depending upon who I’m making it for, about a tablespoon of olive oil along with sea salt. Absolutely delicious. There’s nothing like fresh, homemade salsa. And yes, we scoop!
hell yea, i roast my jalapenos and garlic in a pan with olive oil and then pour all of it, oil included, into the blender.
My next one I’m thinking I’m gonna mix it up a bit and use half roasted and half raw garlic…bet it makes a difference!
A pinch of freshly roasted cumin powder would give it another level too!
Throw in a tsp of cumin next time. Thank me later.
@@bitterbob30 Ha ha! Will do! 😁
Made this tonight!!! had to use vine ripe tomatoes and small diced tomatoes with basil and garlic and oregano I also used garlic and tiny bit of cumin and deseeded all but one jalapeño as we can’t do hot … used the blending technique THIS SALSA IS THE BOMB …thank you so much!!
Mexican salsa recipe, the original and beautiful 😍.This is what most Americans love ❤. Thank you for sharing your recipe chef.
There's something to be said about someone that can captivate you and make you smile and make it seem so effortless. I'm sure, for him , it is effortless. Great video! I'ma make this, for sure!
Arnie....You sir are amazing. Best salsa I've ever made. I used a can of the insanely sought after and wonderful San Marzano tomatoes in place of the crushed and it was THE BEST I've ever made....Thank you sir for all your hard work and wonderful videos. Your following says it all.
I just made this for the first time yesterday. I did exactly by your instructions and omg. This is absolutely a great tasting salsa. Thank you very much for this. Raising a chip in your honor. Cheers
Glad you liked it!!
You're the real deal, I've made this recipe and slight variations a dozen times. Very very good. Thank you, sir!
I’m a home chef and I realized last week that I have never made homemade salsa before. This recipe was delicious! The adobo sauce gave it a whole new flavor profile I wouldn’t have thought of. The only change I made was to blend it a little bit more because there were really big chunks in it still. Then I just added the can of petite diced tomatoes at the end for some more chunks.
I make Pico all the time, but I never thought of using canned tomatoes to bulk out a salsa. Also, I always worried the blender would just go to mush. I appreciate the tips, this makes a delicious addition to quick weeknight meals!
I add some tomato paste to thicken it all up, can't go wrong with extra tomato!
I'll share this with my Mexican-American friend in Oregon. He always loves to learn more about his heritage since his dad died when he was young and couldn't teach him much about it. Delicioso! 🌶🌶🌶
I make this for our Mexican church family and they so love it. God is great
This salsa is so good! I used my late season homegrown tomatoes because I had an abundance. The Chipolte peppers really add a smoky flavor and complexity of flavor. Thanks for sharing.
I came for the salsa, I stayed for the mustache.
Gay af
One of the best salsa recipes I have found online. Thanks for sharing, Arnie!!
My mouth was drooling through this whole video!!! I think I'm going to stop off the grocery store and make this reciepe!!
Recently discovered your channel and have been blessed by it so far! So good to see a local native of the RGV doing BIG things on TH-cam! God bless you from McAllen, Texas! 🙏🏼
My girlfriend and I have been trying to nail down a home salsa recipe without relying too much on recipes, using trial and error. I’m glad to see my idea of puréeing some of the ingredients as a base wasn’t insane 😂. I’ll be taking some lessons from this video and applying them to the next batch! Thanks!
Your happiness and positivity is just wonderful and contagious! Plus this looks delicious, I’m about to make it!
You make me miss Texas! I recently relocated out of Texas to the west coast and I don't miss Texas weather, but man, I miss the people and the food! Thanks for bringing your fun personality and yummy recipes.
Seriously the best home salsa I've ever had. Thanks for sharing your amazing recipe!
Glad you liked it!!
I love salsa like this. I will eat that whole bowl easily. I like to put less salt just so I can feel good about eating the whole thing. It's a really healthy snack it's basically all vegetables.
It's nice to know that I've been doing a recipe so similar but honestly your personality was so amazing I just couldn't help but smile throughout this entire video thanks man you picked up my day
Thank you so much!!
The only thing I change is that I hate cilantro but want extra heat.
I'm not sure if I'm gonna make this any time soon but this seems so comfort food made by someone's mom. And it doesn't hurt that this guy is such a pleasant instructor, even if I'll never make this, I'm happy I got to enjoy his company. Makes it feel like comfortable moment in a friendly kitchen.
Thank you ArnieTex.. I've been using this recipe for about a year.
This salsa is AMAZING!
I started blending a large 28 oz can of San Marco Chipotle in adobe, pouring in 13x9 pan, freezing.
Once frozen, cut into cubes, then vacuum seal and freeze..
When you need chipotles, just open and use a few cubes, then refreeze.
Great delivery, good sound, a little humor and what a simple recipe. I copy your technique and wow, this is some wholesome, healthy, delicious salsa; good with breakfast eggs, on sandwiches, tacos of course and to spice up spaghetti sauce, that's right, your salsas compliment almost anything. Great job, great video!.
Looks amazing! Show us the green salsa and the avocado salsa and the habanero salsa when your able to! 😊
Don't forget the squash salsa. It's one of my favorites
And pineapple salsa or fruit-based salsa
@@3wolfsdown702 got me hungry now!
I made this for my super bowl party (It is one one the few things i’ve made from scratch in my life) and it tastes great! Looks like i got some of the spicier serrano peppers but it is so good. I didn’t do the chipotle but i tossed in some pepper and it is just so amazing!
Sounds great!
Next time try it with the chiles in adobe sauce as well. It's a massive flavor bomb, adds a lot.
@@chicka-boom7540I did this recently and it’s much better
Thank you for this video. Most people don’t understand that salsa is supposed to be blended smooth so that it doesn’t fall off chips.
Dude. My guy. I'm going to blow people away with this, it's amazing.
You remind me of my Abuelo.... good cook and great personality. Subscribed. Best salsa can be eaten off a spoon. Thank you for your content. And I could eat the entire bowl of salsa too.
I like the idea of adding a chipolte in adobo. I add three chipolte peppers when I make a pot of black beans, along with some Trader Joe's vegetarian chorizo. (The vegetarian version makes the beans less oily.) This is some good eating. Thank you for posting your fresh salsa recipe. I may never buy jarred salsa every again.
I followed your recipe. Made it with chipotle. Excellent! Best salsa I ever made. Thanks so much for sharing!
What a wonderful base recipe. I had to adapt a little bit; used Chipotle sauce (same brand you used) vs the peppers and threw in a large Poblano as my jalapenos were not fresh. That chipotle flavor really amplified everything beautifully.
The thing I love about salsa is you can add as much or as little as you want and it tastes great and different each time.
I love experimenting with different salsas, I normally make it differently every time. But after following this almost verbatim, minus the chipotle and cilantro (didn't have on hand), I have my new go to salsa recipe. I made a batch for dinner earlier, and my family knocked out a bag of tortilla chips in about five minutes flat, had to go grab two more bags!
Wonderful!
Just made this salsa right now and let me tell you it was delicious my daughter loved it!!! Thank you!!
I love your passion and enthusiasm, I bet you’re the best tio ever.
Great video brother keep up the great work and may GOD keep blessing you and your family Amen,,,,
I tried the recepe and it turned out very good. I added a couple things such a small habanero . Even my wife likes it .
You sir, are a delight! I’m definitely gonna have to give this a try!
This is hands down the best recipe. All my friends love it when I make it especially with homegrown veggies.
Love your recipe's, My mother started working for a family that served real Tex Mex food back in the early 70's. Garcia's Mexican restaurant in Seymour, In. All family recipe's. I was hooked. Love your channel and will continue to use your recipe's. Thanks . Tony Shelton
I was born with Mexican taste buds! There is a lot of German, with English, Dutch, and Welch and God knows what else! BUT,
I LOVE anything Mexican in food! But, authentic Mexican! Thank you for your simple recipe for salsa💕
Yep I'm as gringo as gringo gets, but I love me some Mexican cuisine, there's nothing better.
First thing I noticed was he has an unmistakable “born in my neck of the woods” charm that i associate with Mexico and South Texas. Second my boy is using HEB and Bolner’s Fiesta products and spices. In other words, in my experience this is the kind of guy who knows what he’s talking about. I’ve made this recipe twice now. I made it yesterday for Mother’s Day and served it to my wife and mother-in-law-with extra soup bones because they both love the marrow! Thank you brother!!
I remember making my own salsa with roasting all the veggies, and it took a while to get my ratios right. Oh man, it's one of those that I wish I had the time to make it every day.
I made salsa for the first time today. My wife and teenage son loved it. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe with the world.
Way way better than the restaurants. Best restaurant style iv found. Thank you. My daughter and i been enjoying trying different recipes cuz she lovs 2cook with me. Tried 2figure how 2send apic but it looks like urs. I like it a bit hot so i added a cupl habeneros. But it was a big batch.
Ok, made this bad-boy today. This is a keeper!! I thought the serranos may make it too hot, so used 16 pieces cut at the thickness of Ernie (8 early on, then the other 8). For salt, as indicated in the video, but not the ingredients, I added 1t table salt. For Cilantro, about 10 sprigs. There is one other error in the ingredients....it's 1 14/5oz can of DICED tomatoes in sauce, NOT "crushed" tomatoes, fyi.
The flavor is excellent and with the serrano's and chipotle, give a complexity for the pepper flavor and smokyiness. The sauce came out fairly thick, so good to go there. Used about 1/3 onion and other than the serrano's backed off a bit, made as-is and would do in the future and recommend!
Other additions and based on ones pallet would be garlic (there is none in this recipe and would recommend 1 to 2) and fresh lime (about 1/2 to 1 lime again based on your pallet).
Great keeper recipe. Thanks so much ArnieTex!! :)
I knew from the start that you were going to make a really amazing salsa. I've been making a salsa close to this recipe for years but not using the chipoltle peppers or blender. I cannot wait to give your version a try. Thank you!!!
Just found this channel recently, and this is such a homey environment, I feel like my Tio is teaching me to cook, and I'm not even Mexican.
Same here!
Excellent description, it perfectly describes how I feel.
It’s amazing how these simple ingredients taste soooo good!
Hello Stevie 👋…..How are you doing?
This is a late comment to your post of six months ago. Short and sweet. Outstanding Salsa! I have been making Salsa for many years, but nothing has come close to this batch I made following your receipt. It came out absolutely delicious. What I have been missing was the puree step and the Chipotle peppers. What a difference that makes. I now have a salsa I can make at home and be very confident in sharing. I will never take the credit for the salsa, but I be happy to share the true genius behind this delicious salsa. Thank you, Arnie.
Who else watched this while eating chips and salsa? wondering if I should rock a stache
Yeah I'm a salsa glutton 😂😂😂
Finely blending a portion and then pulse-blending that with the remainder is a great idea.
I made salsa verde yesterday from memory and it seemed flat. Watching this video reminded me that I forgot to add cilantro. D'oh!
This guy just seems like the kinda guy you’d wanna know. Genuine dude. I’ve never seen ya before but you’ve earned yourself a random subscriber
Been getting more into cooking and was looking for a good salsa, this was the recipe I went with I used 3 serranos instead of 5 because of the heat for my wife. I added 3 chopped garlic cloves and the juice from a whole lemon I also went with 3 teaspoons of salt instead of one the salsa is perfect I will always keep the ingredients on hand thanks for such a easy recipe.
I love your energy! So passionate about delicious food 😋
This is basically the recipe I've been doing for awhile, but I have to cut the jalapenos because my wife says it's too spicy (sometimes I make a batch just for me). But I'll have to try that extra step of making the puree to start. I usually just added a little water, but this makes much more sense. I always add salt, sugar, cumin, and lime juice.
If you pull the seeds and ribs out of a Jalaenoor two it keeps the flavor and makes it less hot. Also, try a teaspoon or two of cumin. Makes a huge difference!
You're that guy that everybody likes 😊
Just made this salsa with a variation. Used 3 jalapenos and 2 serrano's, plus I added 4 cloves of garlic in the initial blending.
Absolutely superb!!!!
Hey i want to thank you for this recipe, it was so easy to use. I didnt have a can of diced tomatoes so i used the whole can of chipotle as well as a can of water. Turned out fantastic
Thank you for your instruction. I made this today, mostly sticking to your recipe, but I roasted my tomatoes (fresh from my garden) and jalapenos (fresh from my garden) over mesquite. I used three jalapenos instead of Serrano and squeezed in juice from a lime. It came out so good. Thank you again.
I live in the central valley California, if you put 5 Serrano peppers from your summer garden in your salsa it will melt your teeth.
I thoroughly enjoy all your videos (and those of your mom's as well) !! I have been meaning to thank You for
your recommendation of "The Usual" spice that I have been putting on everything, since I brought it home !!
It puts the finishing touch on everything I eat !!
Arnie, I made this salsa today and it was so delicious!! Thank you for sharing this with us! I used to live in Midland, TX for a decent part of my life and now live in Oklahoma. I have missed good Mexican food and this brought back so many memories of the great food I was able to share with my family in Texas. It means so much and just wanted you to know that!! Thank you! You wouldn’t happen to have a recipe for queso blanco, would you?? Anyway, thank you again for sharing this and for bringing me closer to Texas again :)
Glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Where in ok are you? I might have recommendations
@@tymonster183 We’re in the Stillwater area but have also lived in the OKC area and Tulsa as well! Thank you!!
@seangartner4209 I don't know stillwater or okc too well, but Tulsa has some good joints. I moved away about 5 years ago, but when I left I had some good spots. Mexico Lindo is really good. For more of a taquiria type of place, tacos Don Francisco is also very good
@@tymonster183 Awesome!! I’ve tried Mexico Lindo and I did like that a lot! I will certainly try Don Francisco when I get the chance. Thanks so much!
You sir are my new hero! This is the best salsa (hands down) I have ever had. Im 68 years old so I've tried many. Thank you so much. I am subscribed and look forward to your other recipes. I'm cooking your refried beans right now and eating the salsa with a spoon👍
OMG ! I just made this salsa and it came out awesome. Thank you so much sir, I’m gonna make this ALL the time. .❤
So simple but so freaking good!!! I just added crushed garlic! ✌️❤️
Tengo que probar hacer esta deliciosa salsa. Gracias por la receta. Un gusto encontrar sus videos.
This is the best salsa roja recipe I have ever made. Thank you Arnie!!
I've just decided to never buy premade salsa again. You made fresh look easy and worth the chopping.
This man's cooler than a fan..... He even gives you options
I just bought all the ingredients... Gonna make it soon! I love salsa!
I make this salsa every few weeks. It is absolutely awesome and better than any I’ve ever bought at a store or had at a restaurant! So easy to make too.