About El Yucateco
El Yucateco is an authentic Mexican hot sauce brand from the Yucatan Peninsula, producing some of the world's most respected habanero-based hot sauces. Founded in 1968, the brand has become a cult favourite among chilli enthusiasts and is considered by many to be the gold standard for Mexican hot sauce. The El Yucateco habanero hot sauce range is legendary. The iconic Red Habanero Salsa delivers intense habanero heat with a fruity, tangy flavour profile. The Green Habanero sauce uses unripe habaneros for a slightly different heat character and bright green colour. Both are significantly hotter than typical supermarket hot sauces, offering authentic Mexican heat. For those preferring milder options, El Yucateco Jalapeno Sauce provides approachable heat with classic jalapeno flavour, while the Chipotle Salsa offers smoky, earthy warmth that's become hugely popular for tacos and Mexican cooking. Uniquely, El Yucateco also produces Achiote Paste (recado rojo) - the essential ingredient for Yucatecan dishes like cochinita pibil and pollo pibil. Made from annatto seeds, this distinctive red paste provides the authentic flavour base for traditional Yucatan cuisine. Compare El Yucateco hot sauce and paste prices across Tesco and other UK supermarkets with Grocefully.
