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Stay spicy: salsa and hot sauce made in Austin

Get out your grocery list, because we’re dishing out salsas and hot sauces that are founded in Austin and available at a grocery store near you.

Three jars of "El Patio Legendary Salsa" displayed on a supermarket shelf. The jars are lined up side by side and labeled as "Medium," "Hot," and "Habanero" flavors, respectively. Each jar has a distinctive label featuring the El Patio brand name, with a sombrero design above the text. The price for each jar is marked as $4.48. The jars are placed on a shelf, with other salsa products partially visible on the left and right.

Step into our office — er, the salsa aisle at H-E-B.

Photo by ATXtoday

No taco, bowl of chips, or burrito is complete without the perfect salsa. Luckily, that’s easy to find in ATX.

Try some of these local salsas + hot sauces that can be purchased near you.

El Patio | H-E-B, Central Market, and more | Available in medium, hot, and habanero, this salsa is made from a family recipe that hasn’t been altered since 1954. Pro tip: try El Patio’s restaurant at 2938 Guadalupe St.

Yellowbird | H-E-B, Central Market, and more | Whether you like classic flavors like sriracha and habanero or small batch creations like garlic shiitake and plum reaper, Yellowbird keeps your mouth watering.

Jaime’s Spanish Village | Whole Foods, Natural Grocers, and more | Austinites have enjoyed this award-winning salsa (both green and red) since 1931.

Austin Chile Co. | Whole Foods, Central Market, and more | Founded by brothers Hector and Jerry, this brand uses Hatch chile, and also sells queso + bean dip.

What do you like to buy local? Let us know.

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