Valentina
Original Valentina hot sauce, the one for chips, fruit and seafood, in yellow label, extra hot black label and seafood versions.
What is Valentina hot sauce?
Valentina is a Mexican bottled hot sauce, slightly thick, with a chile-forward flavor and a tangy edge. It's not a cooking sauce: it's for pouring over food that's already on the plate. It's the bottle many Mexican families keep on the table or next to the chips. A few dashes are all it takes to transform a bag of chips.
Valentina yellow label or black label?
The yellow label is classic Valentina, with a medium heat most people can handle. The black label is Muy Picante (extra hot), for anyone who wants more chile. Both come in a small bottle for home and a liter bottle for parties or a food business. If you're not sure which one, start with yellow; if everyone at home loves heat, go for black.
What do you eat Valentina with?
Chips, peanuts and chicharrones; cucumber, jícama and mango; elotes, esquites and tostilocos; seafood cocktails and micheladas. At MexGoodies it's original Valentina hot sauce, shipped anywhere in the U.S. in 3 to 7 days (Canada too).
Frequently asked questions
Which is hotter, Valentina yellow or black label?
The black label. It's the Muy Picante (extra hot) version; the yellow label is the classic, with medium heat.
Is Valentina hot sauce Mexican?
Yes, it's made in Mexico and it's one of the most popular sauces for snacks.
Can you use Valentina in a michelada?
Yes. A few dashes of Valentina with lime, salt and Worcestershire sauce go into plenty of homemade micheladas.