Creating a Perfect Guacamole

Tips for getting it right, every single time.

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While we consider ourselves Mexican food experts, we’re not the authority when it comes to defining the perfect flavor, texture and spice level of your guacamole. Like everything else on your menu, it’s simply a matter of personal preference.

What we can share, however, is our formula for creating the perfect balance of flavor. Use it to lean into traditional guacamole ingredients or choose your own adventurous combination (because you’ll never stop looking for simple twists on everyday dishes).

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Let’s Get Started

Making the perfect guacamole is easy. For every two pounds of hand-scooped avocado, mix in two cups of the categories below. 

You’ll love how you can use everyday pantry items in new and unexpected ways. Just be sure to pick an ingredient from each column — sweet, sour, bitter, salty and umami — for an overall balanced dish.

SWEET

RIPE TOMATO

PINEAPPLE

SWEET CORN

ROASTED GARLIC

ROASTED RED PEPPER

DICED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

SUNDRIED TOMATO

GINGER PEAS

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

GRILLED ONIONS

CRABMEAT

BITTER

RAW ONION

RAW GARLIC

CILANTRO

GREEN HERBS

SCALLION

HATCH CHILES

ROASTED POBLANO

PEPPERS

DRIED CHILE PEPPERS

CUCUMBER

RAW BROCCOLI FLORETS

RAW CAULIFLOWER FLORETS

SHALLOTS

SALTY

SALT

SPECIAL SALTS

    SMOKED

    OAXACAN SALT

    PINK SALT

CRUMBLED CHEESE

    FETA

    COTIJA

    QUESO FRESCO

    CHEDDAR

    PARMESAN

SMOKED SALMON

ROASTED, SALTED PEPITAS

CAPERS

OLIVES

SALTED PISTACHIOS

BACON

SOUR

LIME JUICE

FLAVORED VINEGARS

LEMON JUICE

YOGURT

TOMATILLO

POMEGRANATE

ORANGE JUICE

UMAMI

TOASTED CUMIN

TOASTED SESAME SEEDS

CHOPPED BACON

SMOKED PAPRIKA

PEPPER PASTES

ANCHOVY


We hope this inspires you to get creative and helps you serve up unique guacamole flavors without the hassle of having to bring on new SKUs.

Want to add more authentic Mexican flavor to your menu? Partner with us and we can help make it a little easier. All MegaMex Foods ingredients are thoughtfully crafted to save you time and labor without sacrificing quality.