Just picked this up today, very very good.

This is delicious and spicy. Found at Whole Foods.

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Bought some of this since Gunslinger isn't available in Georgetown. Not all that impressed really. Had higher hopes but it's just "meh" to me.

Just ordered some online, looking forward to it

Wife doesn't understand where my new chips and salsa kick is coming from

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This stuff is the truth

https://lacasitahotsauce.com/



Been finding it at the krogers around DFW. Stuff will kick you in the teeth if you aren't used to the heat. Burned a few friends who loved the taste but had to stop.

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Challenge accepted! Going on the shopping list

Not seeing the Kylito appeal. It's hot, but otherwise bland.

La Casita and Gunslinger are my faves from the recos

I think it's good in a pinch

The new lineup of Heb Mi Tienda salsas are pretty good, five varieties in cold dairy section.

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Gunslinger Salsa. It's in Spec's. It's my brand, so if you haven't tried it, give it a shot and support an Aggie owned company. Medium hot, fire roasted goodness. It pretty much beats every salsa on the shelf, especially if you like a little smoke. I'm doing a demo tomorrow at the College Station Spec's from 1-4PM if anyone wants to swing by and try it.

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Bought this yesterday in Victoria at Spec's and this salsa is definitely in my top 3 of favorite store bought brands.

Good to know! I'll run by before the game

Stocking up the Spec's warehouse with Gunslinger this week. If your store is out, they'll have it back in stock within 2 weeks.

Not a salsa but Kroger makes a helluva queso dip: aged cheddar and jalapeño. It's amazing but don't look at the ingredients.

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Stocking up the Spec's warehouse with Gunslinger this week. If your store is out, they'll have it back in stock within 2 weeks.

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On my 3rd jar(1st mild jar). Once opened, what's the approximate shelf life?

If you don't dip a chip or something in it to contaminate it, probably a month or 2 at least. It has a pretty low pH, so it lasts a long time.

Is the mild version going to be sold at specs?

Should be there, but it's up to the Spec's buyer. I have zero control over where they place the jars.

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If you don't dip a chip or something in it to contaminate it, probably a month or 2 at least. It has a pretty low pH, so it lasts a long time.

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Very well. It's 2 months old and no mold so going for it.

I'm about the same. I always pour it into a bowl, no dipping from the jar.

Garrelli 5000 said:

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I'll give the Gunslinger a shot.

That said my go-to for a few years now is Kylito's.

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I like the hotter one but would 100% agree. Good flavor

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This is it. The fire roasted isn't as hot as the green. The habanero is my favorite but it's pretty damn spicy.

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This is the correct answer. If I can't find this, HEB's Mi Tienda Salsa Chili De Arbol works.

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The habanero one of these is the tits.

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I get a mild and a hot and mix them together for a more medium spice.

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Mom, is that you? (That's exactly what my mom did with these growing up)

Our new favorite:

This one is pretty good, too:

Well I got some gunslinger a couple of days ago. Both the mild and the locked and loaded.

Just tried the mild.

I had to pour it back in the jar. The smoked chipotle with the strong lime flavoring were overpowering. Is this what it's supposed to taste like?

I'm just curious if I got a bad batch bc this is the first one suggested on this thread I have not liked and most on here have said it's good.

I have not opened the locked and loaded at this time.

We use vinegar, not lime. And yes, it's strong Chipotle and pretty low on the pH scale. If you're not a fan of the smokey flavor it's probably not for you. But, I do appreciate you giving it a try.

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We use vinegar, not lime. And yes, it's strong Chipotle and pretty low on the pH scale. If you're not a fan of the smokey flavor it's probably not for you. But, I do appreciate you giving it a try.

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Are yall only in HEB? Wife decided she wanted tacos while we were at Kroger and figured I'd give it a try and didn't see it. Gonna check my local HEB next time I go.

We have always used Picante for our salsa but this thread - with me being retired JSC and my wife knowing (I didn't know it at time) tx4guns - I decided to try gunslinger (from local Specs). It's damn good. I still prefer Picante for dipping chips, but for fajitas, gunslinger is absolutely outstanding. Definitely recommend.

No, only big chains we're in are Spec's and United Market Street.

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No, only big chains we're in are Spec's and United Market Street.

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Guess I'll check out specs! Love smokiness, chipotle, and acid so needa give it a try.

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Our new favorite:

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I was just coming to this thread to post a Casa Martinez entry that I tried out. I did this one and it was great, especially heated, but will definitely get the Diabla next time to try.

A favorite shortcut (and experiment) is to cook salsa into a pound of hamburger for taco meat. I tried that yesterday with the Gunslinger Mild and it was quite tasty. Only took 1/3 of a jar.