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Best store-bought Picante or Salsa?

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tx4guns
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In reply to Beckdiesel03 • 10:38p, 2/2/24
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The NB Arlan's doesn't carry Gunslinger. Spec's does.
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In reply to JYDog90 • 10:46a, 2/5/24
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Mateo's Hot is good tasting, but I really don't find it hot at all. This is my go-to store bought salsa because I've not found anything better as of yet.
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In reply to tx4guns • 3:46p, 2/11/24
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tx4guns said:
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.
I picked some up yesterday - outstanding!
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In reply to Sugar City Ag • 9:37p, 2/11/24
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Thank you!
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In reply to Garrelli 5000 • 2:57p, 2/13/24
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Garrelli 5000 said:
I'll give the Gunslinger a shot.

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

This stuff has some serious kick to it, very good.
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In reply to tx4guns • 11:46a, 2/14/24
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It's in most Spec's with delis. If it's not there ask the manager to bring it in, please.
random question, but do you happen to know a Mark Webb?
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12:40p, 2/14/24
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No Gunslinger at Specs Memorial / dairy Ashford
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In reply to AustinCountyAg • 9:57p, 2/21/24
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Don't know him.
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In reply to Sazerac • 10:00p, 2/21/24
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You can check store availability here. They let shelves go empty pretty often before stocking up again. I have zero control over which stores carry it or when they restock.

https://specsonline.com/shop/foods/salsas-spreads-sauces/salsa-gunslinger-locked-and-loaded-salsa/
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In reply to tx4guns • 10:03p, 2/21/24
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Cool. I'll make it a point to find.
Making any green sauces?
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In reply to JYDog90 • 2:18p, 2/23/24
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JYDog90 said:



This but I prefer the Hatch chili salsa they make. Green label I believe.
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11:59p, 2/23/24
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Is there a store option that is comparable to Torchy's Roja Salsa? My family likes many different styles but this is one that most agree upon.
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In reply to tx4guns • 2:48a, 2/24/24
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tx4guns said:
It's in most Spec's with delis. If it's not there ask the manager to bring it in, please.
Not in Rowlett store last time I checked so will ask next time. Just a note that the homepage needs an edit as there's a text overrun, at least on my screen. Looking forward to trying your salsa. Congrats on your success to date!
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In reply to ftworthag02 • 8:22p, 2/27/24
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ftworthag02 said:
my wife (teacher) was given a bottle of citas salsa that was purchased at central market. I just tried to look it up on central markets site and its not showing up. Here's the company site:
https://www.citassalsa.com/

Very good!


Cita's is great. In the refrigerated section at Central Market. Also carries bulk sizes and a larger variety at the storefront.
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In reply to Texker • 2:07p, 2/28/24
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Texker said:
tx4guns said:
It's in most Spec's with delis. If it's not there ask the manager to bring it in, please.
Not in Rowlett store last time I checked so will ask next time.
Put in a request yesterday at the Rowlett Spec's. Grocery manager hadn't arrived but the cashier was helpful. She wrote down the product name and then I showed her the logo just so she'd have a visual reference. Her response was awesome, something along the lines of "oh man, I'd buy it just because of the logo!"

I'll check back next time I'm there.

EDIT: I'll call the grocery manager in the next day or two.
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12:40p, 3/3/24
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I like this stuff drizzled on my tacos, enchiladas, tamales etc and as an ingredient in my Mexican shrimp cocktail.
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In reply to Texker • 9:41p, 3/3/24
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Thank you! Hope they get it soon!

We will be adding a mild eventually, but we need to be in more stores first. No plans for a green salsa right now, but never say never.
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12:31p, 3/4/24
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Author is from north carolina so take it fwiw.

https://www.expressnews.com/food/article/best-salsa-san-antonio-grocery-store-18667065.php
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In reply to tx4guns • 2:15p, 3/5/24
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tx4guns said:
You can check store availability here. They let shelves go empty pretty often before stocking up again. I have zero control over which stores carry it or when they restock.

https://specsonline.com/shop/foods/salsas-spreads-sauces/salsa-gunslinger-locked-and-loaded-salsa/


I cleared out the shelf at Specs First Colony on the lunch hour today. Good stuff!
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In reply to Mustang1 • 3:47p, 3/5/24
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tx4guns said:
You can check store availability here. They let shelves go empty pretty often before stocking up again. I have zero control over which stores carry it or when they restock.

https://specsonline.com/shop/foods/salsas-spreads-sauces/salsa-gunslinger-locked-and-loaded-salsa/


I cleared out the shelf at Specs First Colony on the lunch hour today. Good stuff!


I left two jars for you there on Saturday!
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10:12p, 3/9/24
HEB carries Taco Deli salsas.

The Creamy Jalapeño is delicious. The salsas are also legit.
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11:50a, 3/16/24
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Found it at the big Specs on Smith Street

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In reply to aggiedata • 12:52p, 3/16/24
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None up in Waco area yet. A
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1:10p, 3/16/24
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Rowlett is useless.
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11:13a, 3/17/24
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Another vote for Mateo's, but I will make a point of picking up some Gunslinger on our next trip to Texas.
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1:12p, 3/17/24
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Gunslinger review: After our fajita fest yesterday, I really like it. It has the fire roasted taste with a hint of heat that doesn't burn.

It's a hit at our house.
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3:46p, 3/20/24
I picked up some HEB Serrano salsa over the weekend since I saw it on sale. Very flavorful with a kick! My daughter and I both liked it, but it really jolted her and she couldn't talk for a couple of minutes. Lol! Would buy again.
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5:50p, 3/20/24
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This is now available at HEB...at least in the greater Austin area. It's the best creamy jalapeno that I've every had personally and I was on a mission recently to find that best available version in stores and this is it by a mile!!!
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In reply to TikiBarrel • 6:06p, 3/20/24
I love that stuff, but it packs a serious punch.
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In reply to JYDog90 • 9:47p, 3/22/24
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My choice living in CO not having access to a lot of the brands y'all do back home.
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10:35p, 3/22/24
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Also, I've come to realize I need to stop buying every salsa coming out of TX that I find here, like this one, cause I'm almost always disappointed.
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Also, I've come to realize I need to stop buying every salsa coming out of TX that I find here, like this one, cause I'm almost always disappointed.


Looks like you hated it
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Jock 07 said:
Also, I've come to realize I need to stop buying every salsa coming out of TX that I find here, like this one, cause I'm almost always disappointed.


Looks like you hated it


I mean, I'm not gonna let it go to waste. Starving kids and ***** Plus that's been in the fridge for at least a month. If that was Mateo's probably wouldn't have lasted a week.
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11:17a, 3/25/24
Rick's Addiction, if I'm looking for salsa.

Tobasco's Chipotle variant if I want hot sauce.
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2:18p, 3/25/24
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julios mild green or red salsa, refrigerator.
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