Mexican & Latin Sauces

Mexican and Latin American–style sauces you can make at home, from slow-simmered red and green enchilada sauces to bright, herby chimichurri, smooth taco sauce, creamy queso dip and fresh guacamole. Each recipe lists exact quantities, explains what every chile, spice and acid adds, and shows how to adjust the heat from mild to spicy. You’ll also find which sauces to pair with tacos, enchiladas, grilled steak and chips, how they compare with our creamy chipotle sauce and fish taco sauce, and simple food-safety tips for dips that sit out on the table. These are home-style versions written for everyday cooks, not claims about any single regional or traditional recipe.