Where to Buy El Guero 2 Salsa in San Diego

El Guero 2 Salsa was born in San Diego, and San Diego is still where you'll find it closest to home. Whether you want to grab a bottle today or have a 24-Pack shipped to your door, here's everything you need to know about where to buy El Guero 2 Chile de Árbol Hot Salsa.

A salsa from a San Diego catering kitchen

For years our family has fed San Diego through El Guero 2 catering. At every event, one thing disappeared faster than anything else: the salsa. Guests didn't just eat it, they asked for bottles to take home. So we started bottling it.

It's the same small-batch salsa, made in the same kitchen, with chiles de árbol and garlic. It comes in a 5 oz / 148 ml squeeze bottle that's easy to keep on the table, in the fridge, or in your lunch bag. You can read more of our story on our About page.

Buy El Guero 2 in person in San Diego

You can find El Guero 2 Salsa on the shelf at Liva Distributors, a Mexican market and meat retailer with locations in San Ysidro and the Spring Valley area.

Liva Distributors – San Ysidro

3171 Iris Ave, San Ysidro, CA 92173. Directions.

Liva Distributors – Spring Valley (Jamacha Rd)

8450 Jamacha Rd, San Diego, CA 92114. Directions.

Shelf stock can change, so if you're making a special trip, call the store first. If you can't find it, contact us and we'll help. Our Where to Buy page always has the current list of stores.

While you're at the market, it's a good time to pick up what you need for a carne asada: meat for the grill, tortillas, onions, limes, and cilantro. El Guero 2 takes care of the salsa.

Order online and get it shipped

Not near San Ysidro or Spring Valley? Order El Guero 2 Salsa online and we'll ship it from San Diego.

• Pack sizes: Single Bottle, 3-Pack, 6-Pack, or 24-Pack.
• Free shipping: free U.S. standard shipping on orders of $70 or more. The 24-Pack ships free on its own.
• Fast processing: orders ship in 1–2 business days, with standard delivery in 3–7 business days.
• U.S. only for now: we ship to all 50 states, including PO boxes.
• We make it right: if your order arrives damaged, leaking, or incorrect, email us within 14 days of delivery with a photo and we'll send a free replacement or a full refund. See our Refund Policy.

Shipping details are on our Shipping Policy page.

How San Diego eats it

San Diego's food scene runs on tacos, carne asada, seafood, and big breakfasts, and that's exactly where a chile de árbol salsa shines.

• Carne asada: splash it on sliced steak straight off the grill, with grilled onions and lime.
• Fish tacos: add a few drops over the crema and cabbage.
• Breakfast burritos: roll a stripe of salsa inside with eggs, potatoes, and cheese.
• Chilaquiles and huevos rancheros: our favorite breakfast plates. See the breakfast guide.
• Ceviche at the beach: a few drops right before serving.

For more ideas, read what to put El Guero 2 on.

Why buy local

When you pick up El Guero 2 at a neighborhood market or order it from our site, you're buying directly from a small San Diego family business, not a big factory brand. Every bottle comes out of the same kitchen that cooks for our catering guests, in small batches. Buying local also means you can find us in person, ask questions, and tell us what you think.

A San Diego gift idea

A 3-Pack or 6-Pack of El Guero 2 makes an easy gift for anyone who loves spicy food, especially friends and family who have moved away from San Diego and miss the flavors of home. We ship anywhere in the U.S.

For stores, restaurants, and taco shops

Want to carry El Guero 2 Salsa in your store or serve it at your restaurant? We work with carnicerías, Mexican markets, taco shops, restaurants, and specialty grocers across Southern California, with wholesale cases packed in San Diego. Visit our Wholesale page or email sales@elguero2.com with your store name and city, and we'll send our wholesale sheet.

Stay in the loop

When we add new store locations or restock, we post it on Instagram @elguero2salsa and Facebook. If you've tried El Guero 2, we'd love to hear what you put it on.

Questions? Email sales@elguero2.com or call (619) 755-9344. Gracias for supporting a San Diego family kitchen.