Xilli Salsa Taquera
Considered an indispensable companion to tacos, salsa taquera has a sweet and spicy balance perfect for punching up their flavor. This spoonable one from Xilli has robust flavor and deep earthy red color, flecked with bits of black char from the roasted vegetables for a noticeable smokiness. Chipotles give it an almost chocolatey sweetness and a subtle tang on the finish. Though not overpowering, this salsa does leave a lingering heat that complements any dish it’s served with, from tacos and tortilla chips to chilaquiles.
Xilli Chipotle Adobados
The adobo sauce from grocery stores can often taste too tomato-y, often diminishing the flavor and aroma of the chili. In this one, made by hand in small batches, that smoky chipotle flavor rings loud and clear. Five different pepper chili pepper varietals are used here to impart a layered, smoky-sweet taste. It’s not competing with the sauce, but being enhanced by it. It’s earthy, with a BBQ-like sweet smolder and quite spicy, but not too much. We especially love how the peppers themselves are soft and tender, with a braised, nearly spreadable suppleness.