Herdez Salsa Taquera

The literal translation for 'taquera' is 'rack' as in billiard queue rack.

In context of salsa, it seems to refer to a taqueria, or taco shop.

The Herdez web site says, "Its smoky, tangy-hot flavor comes from the combination of tomatillos and morita peppers, giving it the familiar flavor you’ll find in taquerías and dinner tables all over Mexico."

The ingredients on the label simply say "chile peppers".

In any case, its a good, spicy salsa, but a little on the watery side. The flavor is authentic and I'd recommend it.

4 stars.

Herdez Salsa Chilpotle

This is a completely different salsa. It is more like a brown chipotle-flavored sauce with the texture and consistency of BBQ sauce.

With a salty, chipotle flavor, it's got a good heat.

Very good taste, but if I saw it in a bowl at a party, I'd probably be afraid to try it because it doesn't look like regular salsa.

4 Stars.

Kroger Hot Traditional Salsa

Quite salty blended salsa. Not a lot of discernible ingredients beyond tomatoes.

A decent heat on it, but not really hot.

Not a bad salsa, but nothing really outstanding about it.

3 stars.

Newman's Own Medium Salsa

The plain name is a perfect match for the salsa: plain.

The sweet and salty flavor at first, fades fast into plain salsa flavor.

Definitely a mild salsa labeled as medium heat.

A deep red color with blended texture. It looks a lot better than it tastes.

2 stars.

La Mexicana Hot Salsa

Has the appearance of chunky vegetable soup.

Very watery. Apparently cooked very little, if at all.

Labeled hot, but it is really mild.

Virtually no discernable salsa flavor.  Just vegetables.

1 Star.

Chachie's Premium Hot Salsa

Fresh red garden salsa with fresh tomato flavor up front.

Way too heavy on the diced tomato content with limited other ingredients.

Reminds me of gazpacho more than salsa. Has a good heat on it, but nothing too intense.

Might be a good vegetable side dish with dinner.

2 Stars.

Private Selection Fiery Habanero & Chipotle Hot Salsa

Much more blended texture with the dirty flavor of habanero and chipotle boldly up front.

A good amount of heat, though not inedible like you would expect from habanero. Plus the burn fades quickly.

This is a good salsa for the adventurous salsa connoisseur.

4 Stars.