This truly is THE best guacamole EVER. It’s the ONLY guacamole recipe you will ever need. A few fresh ingredients and you’ve got yourself the best guac in town.
Our family is OBSESSED with Mexican food. We would eat it every night if we could! Try some of our other Mexican-inspired recipes including our Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice, Black Bean Tacos, Easy Ground Beef Taco Salad, and more!
The BEST Guacamole EVER
I have made this recipe COUNTLESS times for guests and I always get rave reviews. It is the only version I will make because it is just that good. The freshness can’t be beat! I could literally eat this guacamole all day long and never get sick of it. Be sure to read all the comments on this recipe below. This is one of our recipes that was originally posted over 7 years ago. It is still a favorite today!
Secrets to Success
Want to know the secret to making the BEST guacamole? FRESH ingredients and a couple shakes of Green Tabasco. Whenever we make guacamole, we always try to use as many ingredients from the garden as possible. You just can’t beat that fresh garden taste. Also, you don’t need a bunch of added ingredients. You don’t need a whole ton of spices, and this is coming from someone who loves spicing EVERYTHING up. Kosher salt, pepper and a little green Tabasco is all you need. The green Tabasco adds just a hint of flavor that complements all the other ingredients perfectly.
I got the idea for using the green Tabasco at a restaurant here in Boise called “Barbacoa”. They make the best table side guac that I have ever had at a restaurant. I noticed the one thing they do differently from other restaurants is they add just a tiny bit of that green Tabasco. I tried it at home and that little tiny ingredient makes all the difference. It gives it a “zing” that puts it over the top. Mind you, this post is NOT sponsored at all. This is NOT a plug for Tabasco. This is simply what we use to turn great guac into the BEST guac.
How to Pick Out Ripe Avocados
There’s nothing worse than slicing into an avocado to make homemade guacamole and realizing that it isn’t ripe. Either it is underripe and very hard, or overripe, brown, and slimy. Avoid this situation by picking out ripe avocados. Ripe avocados will have dark green skin, and if you pull off the little stem, the skin under the stem should be green as well. You can also determine ripeness by giving the avocado a gentle squeeze. You don’t want to squeeze too hard, just enough to see if the fruit has some give to it. If the avocado is ripe, it won’t be too hard or too squishy. If you won’t be making the guacamole for a few days after shopping, make sure to keep the avocados in the fridge in order to slow down the aging process and keep them from turning brown.
One little trick to try if you want to speed up the ripening of your avocados is to store them in a paper bag with the top rolled tightly closed. The avocado will release natural gasses into the bag that will speed up the process.
Delicious Ways To Serve Guacamole
Serving this guacamole with chips is just the beginning, here are some of our favorite recipes that we have used this guacamole with:
- Guacamole Chicken Torta Sandwiches: South of the border freshness in sandwich form with this guacamole as a spread. Heavenly.
- Cafe Rio Recipes: We ALWAYS serve this guacamole when we make our Cafe Rio recipes. You just can’t beat it!
- ALL of our MEXICAN recipes: Here’s a quick link to ALL of our delicious Mexican recipes. This guacamole goes well with every single one of them! Especially our Chicken Flautas.
- Top 20 recipes for Cinco de Mayo: Check out this list of all the recipes you need to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
How to Make the BEST Guacamole EVER
Ingredients
- 3 avocados
- 1/4 cup Red onion diced very small
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 bunch cilantro leaves chopped
- 1 jalapeno finely chopped
- 1 large tomato or 2 smaller tomatoes, diced
- 1 lime juiced
- 4-5 shakes green Tabasco sauce
- Kosher salt to taste
- Fresh cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pit avocados and mash in a bowl. If you like your guac kind of chunky (that's how we like it), coarsely chop with the side of a fork instead of using the fork to mash it straight down.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl.
- Stir until all the ingredients are distributed evenly.
Lori Haskell says
This is possibly the best guacamole I’ve ever had. I cut the recipe into one third, as I was just craving guacamole for lunch for myself. I used a hot sauce I love called a Mango Blaze for the hot sauce. I loved how all ingredients were bought at my local fruit and veggie stand, except the salt and pepper. Awesome recipe. I think the jalapeño and hot sauce took it up a notch. It was so good, I ate it on its own, no chips, no carrots, nothing on the side.
Stephanie says
This guacamole is really good! Guacamole is probably my favorite food and this recipe is perfect.
Laura Reese says
This was so delicious and made this not so confident cook look amazing. Everyone loved it so much! Excellent recipe.
Natalie says
Love that little kick!! I could eat this all day long…it’s so addicting!!
Jody says
This is nearly identical to the guacamole I’ve been making for many years. Even the green Tabasco! I don’t even remember when I started making it this way… but it’s always a huge hit. I rarely use the jalapeño chiles though, as I don’t like my guac too spicy, and found it was unpredictable used the chiles, so I either use more Tabasco or add some green enchilada sauce. A little chili powder adds some variety too. It’s pretty hard to screw up guac if you just use the flavors you love!😋
Shannon says
Mine tastes like it’s missing something… am I not using enough salt maybe? Do you typically put quite a bit in there? Also, I could have used too small of garlic cloves?
Favorite Family Recipes says
We are very generous in our salt when it comes to guacamole! I would definitely start there.
Patty Gilchrist says
This is awesome guacamole!
Sway says
This is AMERICAN guacamole, not REAL Guacamole. Real guacamole is just avocados, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and DONE. No tomatoes, no cilantro, no Tabasco sauce… that’s all white-washing the Mexican simple DELICIOUS topping. I can say this because I am white. No Pico de Gallo goes into authentic guacamole -it is it’s own topping (tomatoes, cilantro, onion) and added to the meal IF the person wants it not within the guacamole. You dilute, disgrace guacamole to serve it as anything other than pure avocados with simple seasoning mentioned above.
Bev says
I made this recipe to take a friends house for a get together, it was a hit. I will absolutely make it again. Full of awesomeness.
Ann Marcello says
I recommend doubling this recipe. 👍
Mynique Smith says
OMG, ABSOLUTELY the BEST GUACAMOLE EVER!! This is the 1st review I’ve ever left, I had to because it is soooo good. I won’t need to add olive oil because it doesn’t stay in my refrigerator long enough lol. Definitely a family favorite, thank you for sharing.
Favorite Family Recipes says
Yay!! So glad you loved it!! Thank you for taking the time to write a review!
Chef CJ says
If you use a little olive oil it can help with the avocado oxidation. I guess the oil coats the surface so it doesn’t turn dark so quickly. I’ve made it with and without. You don’t use a lot. I’ve never tried the thyme, so can’t say but why not. I sometimes use a good quality garlic salt instead of the chopped garlic for those who aren’t garlic fans it just adds a subtle garlic flavor.
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Echo Blickenstaff says
These are great tips – thank you so much! I’ve never used olive oil in my guacamole, but it makes sense. I’ll definitely try it next time.
alyssa says
so amazing and easy – our family fav!
Jenni says
I will say that I was completely skeptical about the thyme – it just sounds like a wrong ingredient for guacamole. But WOW! Seriously – this is the BEST guacamole EVER! I will never make another recipe!
Emily Walker says
Thank you so much!
AAron says
Try diced banana peppers and a little juice from the jar, it adds something special.
Lucinda Gallagher says
I have always used lemon juice. What is the difference in lemon and lime juice?
Favorite Family Recipes says
You can definitely use lemon if your would rather. We simply prefer the taste of lime, plus this is the way our favorite restaurant does it as well. Hope this helps!
Lindsey says
This was delicious! Huge hit here. Thank you!
Dami says
If you like it chunky, use a wire whisk to “mash” your guac! Works great and not as hard on the hands (I have arthritis).
Your recipe sounds terrific! Since it’s Memorial week-end, I’ll probably try it!
Favorite Family Recipes says
Love this tip! Thanks for sharing!
p30tik says
very good!
Diane says
Thanks
Carlie says
I went there to and you are right the best ever! I think they put a pinch of thyme in also. But so glad you posted this because I had forgotten the green Tabasco ????
Erica says
Isn’t it the best? I didn’t notice they put a pinch of thyme in it. Now you gave me an excuse to go back 😉
Terri Daloisio says
I love this guacamole! Here’s a tip. If you are making it for a crowd and like it chunky try using a wire cooling rack and just mash the halves of avocado through it. It makes the perfect size chunks. I also use a little less red onion as raw onion gives me heartburn. Lol
Diane says
I make similar too thise Crept I put splash of Sriracha in and if time allows, I grill the tomatoes and onions first and chop and Jalepeno too! I agree, salt, salt, and salt!
Katie says
The title is not an exaggeration: this is the BEST guacamole ever. I think I could eat it on anything. Next time I make it, I will use even more avocados (4 or 5).
Erica says
Thank you so much! I totally agree 😉 I can’t get enough of this guac!
IvanTvnz says
thanks for sharing this 🙂
Sally says
This is EXACTLY how I’ve always made it, except I use roma tomatoes and seed them first…I don’t like the extra “wet” in my guacamole…
Berklee says
We’ve had a visitor from Sonora, Mexico stay with us several times and he makes guacamole almost the same way and it is the best guacamole I’ve ever had! The only differences are he uses white onion instead of red, doesn’t use Tabasco, and tops it with crumbled queso fresco. I’m definitely going to try it with the green Tabasco next time I make it (which thanks to your great pictures will be sooner rather than later). 🙂
tazz says
your missing the thyme and olive oil…
Kylie says
How much olive oil and thyme do you use tazz?
sinilau says
Love the recipe, I don’t know about thyme and olive oil, I’ve never heard of adding thyme to guacamole and why in the world would you want your guacamole to be oily? Sometimes people try to be all fancy when in reality less is more. Thanks!
Penny says
Thyme and olive oil…..NO… just NO.
I am a guacamole purest, can’t do the tomatoes.
What I have learned over 40 years of making guacamole is it needs salt a goodly amount of salt. My tip and it work nicely is to mix in a bit of salt but, then sprinkle most of the salt on the very top of the guacamole, when you dip your chip & bite in the salt will be on your tung, so you will use far less in the over all dish.
Ashleigh says
Why use thyme and olive oil?
Because thats ALSO what they put in it at barbacoa and it is AMAZING!
Ive also watched them make it plenty of times and even had my phone out during so while typing in on a list so I wouldn’t forget the ingredients they were adding to the mix. And definitely thyme and olive oil are added. Its seriously amazing. Its really the only reason we go to eat there.
Jeff and Aubry says
This guac was fantastic. I love the tomatoes in it. It reminded me of my mission where tomatoes and avacodos were dinner every night! Thanks!
Kelli Lindeman says
So GOOD. Thank you!
haley says
I love this guacamole and have made it several times this summer and always get many compliments. However, I always put in at least 4 avocados.
Kari says
i agree!! this is the best. ever.
Sandra algozine says
Did not care fot it. Sticking my recipe.. Simplest 1 ever. Mash 3 avocados add tablespoon diced red onion & tablespoondiced tomatoes, toss in a tbls sour cream and dash of salt. stir. Wonderful stuff.
Jae says
Sounds white
Nedra Williams says
And a piece of crumbled bacon mixed in tops it off. I do use a few scoops of Pace picante sauce instead of chopping tomatoes. 😊🌵