Ek Yucateco Habanero Red Sauce, 120ml
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Description
El Yucateco Red Habanero Mexican Hot Sauce – The Classic Taste of Authentic Mexican Habanero
Discover the sauce that made El Yucateco one of the world's most recognised Mexican hot sauce brands. El Yucateco Red Habanero Hot Sauce is crafted using the brand's original recipe, combining ripe red habanero peppers, tomatoes, carefully selected spices and seasonings to create a rich, full-bodied sauce with an authentic Mexican character.
Made in Mexico, this iconic hot sauce delivers the perfect balance between the intense heat of habanero peppers and the depth of a traditional recipe inspired by the cuisine of the Yucatán Peninsula. The result is a bold, flavourful sauce that enhances your favourite dishes without overpowering their natural taste.
Perfect for tacos, burritos, grilled meats, burgers, enchiladas, eggs, marinades and countless Mexican recipes, El Yucateco Red Habanero is widely regarded as the classic hot sauce of the El Yucateco collection and the ideal choice for anyone looking to experience the authentic taste of Mexican habanero peppers.
If you enjoy discovering different styles of heat, explore our complete collection of El Yucateco Hot Sauces and find the perfect sauce for every meal. Complete your Mexican cooking experience with our Corn Tortillas, authentic Mexican Seasonings, and a carefully selected range of Traditional Mexican Kitchenware that brings the flavours of Mexico straight to your kitchen.
What Makes El Yucateco Red Habanero Different from Other El Yucateco Sauces?
Although every El Yucateco sauce is built around authentic Mexican habanero peppers, each variety has its own distinctive personality.
El Yucateco Red Habanero follows the brand's original recipe, blending ripe red habanero peppers with tomatoes, carefully selected spices and seasonings to create a rich, traditional flavour that has become a favourite among chilli lovers around the world.
Unlike El Yucateco Green Habanero, which offers a fresher, more herbaceous flavour, or El Yucateco Habanero Caribbean, with its tropical fruit notes, El Yucateco Red Habanero stands out for its classic, balanced and deeply authentic Mexican taste.
Its slightly thick consistency also makes it ideal both as a table sauce and as an ingredient for cooking.
Flavour Profile
🌶️ Heat Level
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️☆
A bold and long-lasting heat balanced by the richness of tomatoes and carefully selected spices.
Flavour Notes
✔ Rich
✔ Classic
✔ Fruity
✔ Red habanero peppers
✔ Tomato
✔ Aromatic spices
Why Choose El Yucateco Red Habanero?
El Yucateco Red Habanero represents the classic flavour of authentic Mexican cuisine and remains one of the brand's most iconic and best-loved sauces worldwide.
Key Benefits
- Original El Yucateco recipe
- Made with authentic red habanero peppers
- Traditional Mexican flavour
- Enriched with tomatoes and selected spices
- Thick texture and bold taste
- Perfect for tacos, grilled meats and marinades
- Extremely versatile in the kitchen
- Ready to use
- Made in Mexico by the renowned El Yucateco brand
How to Use El Yucateco Red Habanero
In Mexican cuisine, Red Habanero Hot Sauce is used for far more than just tacos.
Its rich, balanced flavour makes it incredibly versatile and suitable for a wide variety of dishes.
Perfect with:
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
- Grilled beef
- Pork
- Burgers
- Eggs
- Enchiladas
- Roasted vegetables
- Pizza
Authentic Mexican Recipe: Carne Asada Tacos with El Yucateco Red Habanero
Ingredients
- 500 g beef steak for grilling
- Corn tortillas
- Finely chopped white onion
- Fresh coriander (cilantro)
- Fresh lime juice
- El Yucateco Red Habanero Hot Sauce
Method
Grill the beef until nicely browned, then slice it into thin strips.
Warm the corn tortillas and fill them with the grilled beef.
Top with chopped onion, fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime juice.
Finish with a few drops of El Yucateco Red Habanero Hot Sauce.
The result is an authentic Mexican taco where the rich flavour and heat of habanero peppers perfectly complement the other fresh ingredients.
Did You Know?
El Yucateco Red Habanero is one of the brand's oldest and most iconic recipes. Made with red habanero peppers, tomatoes and carefully selected spices, it has become an international benchmark for authentic Mexican hot sauces.
Unlike many extremely hot sauces that focus solely on heat, this recipe is designed to balance intensity with flavour, allowing the natural character of the habanero pepper to shine through.
Compare This Sauce with Other El Yucateco Hot Sauces
| Sauce | Flavour Profile | Heat | Best With |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Yucateco Red Habanero | Classic and bold | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️☆ | Grilled meats, tacos and burgers |
| El Yucateco Habanero Green | Fresh and herbaceous | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️☆ | Tacos, fish and avocado |
| El Yucateco Habanero Caribbean | Tropical and fruity | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️☆ | Fish, seafood and chicken |
| El Yucateco Black Label Reserve | Smoky | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ | BBQ and grilled meats |
| El Yucateco Kutbil-Ik XXXtra Hot | Extreme heat | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️+ | Serious chilli lovers |
| El Yucateco Marisquera Black | Umami and seafood | 🌶️🌶️🌶️☆☆ | Shrimp, oysters and fish |
Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Refrigerate after opening if preferred.
- Keep tightly closed to preserve freshness and flavour.
- Made in Mexico by El Yucateco, one of the world's most respected hot sauce brands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is El Yucateco Red Habanero very hot?
Yes. It delivers a high level of heat (🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️☆) typical of authentic habanero peppers while maintaining an excellent balance between heat and flavour.
What does El Yucateco Red Habanero taste like?
It combines the fruity character of red habanero peppers with tomatoes and selected spices, creating a rich, classic and authentically Mexican flavour.
What foods pair well with El Yucateco Red Habanero?
It pairs perfectly with tacos, burritos, grilled meats, burgers, enchiladas, eggs, marinades and almost any Mexican-inspired dish.
Can I cook with El Yucateco Red Habanero?
Absolutely. It works equally well as a table sauce or as an ingredient in marinades, stews, sauces and traditional Mexican recipes.
What's the difference between El Yucateco Red Habanero, Green Habanero and Habanero Caribbean?
El Yucateco Red Habanero features the brand's original recipe, combining red habanero peppers, tomatoes and selected spices to create a rich, traditional flavour. El Yucateco Green Habanero offers a fresher, herbal and slightly citrusy profile, while El Yucateco Habanero Caribbean blends habanero peppers with carrots and tropical fruit notes for a sweeter, more vibrant flavour.
Where can I buy El Yucateco Red Habanero online in Portugal?
You can buy El Yucateco Red Habanero Hot Sauce online from By Lau Pereira, your specialist store for authentic Mexican food products in Portugal. Discover our carefully selected range of Mexican hot sauces, corn tortillas, seasonings, snacks and traditional ingredients, bringing the true flavours of Mexico straight to your home.
