CHSS - Mexicali Verde Hot Sauce

Mexicali Verde from California Hot Sauce Solutions is a mild, fire-roasted tomatillo hot sauce that tastes like a slow-cooked border-town chili verde in a bottle. Built on Hatch, jalapeno, and serrano peppers, it earned a Golden Chile at the 2025 Zest Fest and third for Verde at the 2026 Scovie Awards. Sold in a 5 fl oz bottle.

At a glance

• Type: Mild green hot sauce
• Maker: California Hot Sauce Solutions
• Heat level: Mild
• Base: Fire-roasted tomatillos, Hatch, jalapeno, serrano
• Size: 5 fl oz
• Awards: 2025 Zest Fest Golden Chile, 2026 Scovie 3rd Verde

Best for

• Spooning into guacamole
• Topping pork tamales and chicken burritos
• Brightening eggs, rice, and grain bowls
• An everyday green table sauce
• A flavorful gift for mild-heat and Tex-Mex fans

How to use

Add to guacamole, tamales, and burritos, or splash over eggs and grilled vegetables wherever you want bright, tangy flavor with gentle heat.

Flavor profile

Bright and tangy with fire-roasted tomatillo, green chile, and a touch of agave sweetness over a mild, approachable heat.

About California Hot Sauce Solutions

California Hot Sauce Solutions crafts small-batch, award-winning sauces with bold, layered flavors and approachable heat.