Cheap but decent restaurant style salsa?

[Excelsior]

I like the Tostitos restaurant style medium, but Id rather not have to spend $2+ for a "small" jar of it. Where can I get similar salsa in larger quantity, for a good price?

 

[Excelsior]

Buuump.

 

[T2T III]

Here on the East coast, I found some great salsa at my grocery store in the refrigerated section. Santa Barbara salsa comes in a nice-sized container (approx 24 oz.) and runs about $2.50. I thought the taste was quite good for grocery strore salsa.

 

[trilks]

Step 1: Go to Mexican restaurant that gives you free chips and salsa
Step 2: Pour bowl of salsa into tupperware in girlfriend's purse
Step 3: Repeat step 2
Step 4:
Step 5: Profit

 

[MetalMat]

Originally posted by: trilks
Step 1: Go to Mexican restaurant that gives you free chips and salsa
Step 2: Pour bowl of salsa into tupperware in girlfriend's purse
Step 3: Repeat step 2
Step 4:
Step 5: Profit

hahaha, funny :laugh:

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: MetalMat

Originally posted by: trilks
Step 1: Go to Mexican restaurant that gives you free chips and salsa
Step 2: Pour bowl of salsa into tupperware in girlfriend's purse
Step 3: Repeat step 2
Step 4:
Step 5: Profit

hahaha, funny :laugh:

does anyone else remember that Chi-Chi's commercial? with the guy who had a pump in his coat and was hoarding Chi-Chi's salsa? :laugh:

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: Tiles2Tech
Here on the East coast, I found some great salsa at my grocery store in the refrigerated section. Santa Barbara salsa comes in a nice-sized container (approx 24 oz.) and runs about $2.50. I thought the taste was quite good for grocery strore salsa.

What grocery store was it?

Any recommendations for a place that is in the Raleigh area?

 

[Zontor]

Kroger brand in the same style jar as the Tostitos salsa is good - Sam's choice is cheap & OK too.

 

[T2T III]

Originally posted by: Excelsior

Originally posted by: Tiles2Tech
Here on the East coast, I found some great salsa at my grocery store in the refrigerated section. Santa Barbara salsa comes in a nice-sized container (approx 24 oz.) and runs about $2.50. I thought the taste was quite good for grocery strore salsa.

What grocery store was it?

Any recommendations for a place that is in the Raleigh area?

I've just found it in my local Wash, DC grocery. It's not a national chain. Also, another suggestion might be Trader Joes - if you have one near you. I've never tried their salsa, but their spicy black bean dip is some of the best bean dip I've had out of a jar - and the price is right: $1.69 or so.

I guess I should look into trying their salsa to see if it's good or not.

 

[BillGates]

make some - you can put exactly what you want into it. Farmer's markets would be a good place to buy the fresh ingredients.

 

[TwiceOver]

I usually get the Old Dutch brand restaurant style "hot" then add white peper (lots), garlic powder, and salt. Only way I have round to get hot salsa here in town.

 

[T2T III]

Originally posted by: Excelsior
I like the Tostitos restaurant style medium, but Id rather not have to spend $2+ for a "small" jar of it. Where can I get similar salsa in larger quantity, for a good price?

I think I've found a solution for you. Wal-Mart sells the Sam's Choice brand of salsa. A 16 oz. container is only $1.39. A 16 oz. container of Tostitos salsa runs $2.79 at Wal-Mart.

The taste of the Sam's Choice salsa isn't too bad - and the price is right. Plus, you can find it at any Wal-Mart.

 

[jadinolf]

I always thought that Santa Barbara salsa was local. Big surprise.

Look for it guys. It is very good.

 

[Drakkon]

Tomato + JAlepeno + Onion + Cilantro + water + lime + Blender = good enuff salsa for me

 

[ElFenix]

arriba salsa is good, dunno if its cheap.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: Drakkon
Tomato + JAlepeno + Onion + Cilantro + water + lime + Blender = good enuff salsa for me

basically. but squeeze the water and seeds out of the tomato first. and don't add water unless it really needs it

 

[djheater]

Charlotte should have a large enough Mexican population that it will have a produce market... Got there and peruse the Deli case, it's likely they will have fresh salsa, verde and pico de gallo.(sp?)

 

[Hammer]

check your local grocery store for their own brand of pre-made salsa or local brands. HEB has some good stuff!

 

[mugs]

Costco - $5 for a half gallon of Chi Chi's salsa.

 

[Frglss]

Originally posted by: Drakkon
Tomato + JAlepeno + Onion + Cilantro + water + lime + Blender = good enuff salsa for me

You fogot the garlic.

 

[ActuaryTm]

Wholesale clubs typically carry restaurant style salsa. Fairly inexpensive as well.

 

[T2T III]

Originally posted by: ActuaryTm
Wholesale clubs typically carry restaurant style salsa. Fairly inexpensive as well.

I found Santa Barbara salsa at my local Costco this evening. 48oz. for only $4.98.

I should mention that this stuff is kept in the refrigerated section of the store and not on the shelves by the Tostitos brand of salsa.

 

[Pilsnerpete]

Originally posted by: Zontor
Kroger brand in the same style jar as the Tostitos salsa is good - Sam's choice is cheap & OK too.

blech!~( Safeway/Von's makes the best grocery store salsa...all different kinds too! Sometimes on sale 2 for $4. Garlic lovers and chipotle are the best imo.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

allrecipes.com
Franciscos Blender Salsa

da bomb!

 

[Pliablemoose]

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
allrecipes.com
Franciscos Blender Salsa

da bomb!

Thank you, found it & printed it

Link

I usually buy the Sams Medium salsa @ Wally World, decent price, tastes pretty good.