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16 King Taco Red Salsa Recipes You Can Make at Home

ByAmelia

If you’ve ever tasted King Taco red salsa, you already know—it’s bold, smoky, spicy, and unforgettable. That deep red color, the roasted chile flavor, and the perfect heat make it one of the most loved taco salsas ever. The good news? You don’t need to stand in line to enjoy it anymore.

In this guide, you’ll find 16 King Taco red salsa–inspired recipes, each with clear ingredients and step-by-step instructions. These recipes range from classic taco salsa to creative variations you can use on tacos, burritos, eggs, grilled meats, or even chips.

Whether you like it mild, smoky, extra spicy, or restaurant-style, this list has something for everyone.

1. Classic King Taco Red Salsa Recipe

Ingredients

  • 6 dried guajillo chilies
  • 2 dried árbol chilies
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1½ cups water

Instructions

  1. Remove stems and seeds from chilies.
  2. Toast chilies lightly in a dry pan for 20 seconds per side.
  3. Soak chilies in hot water for 15 minutes.
  4. Blend chilies, garlic, salt, and soaking water until smooth.
  5. Strain if you want a silky texture.

2. Smoky King Taco Red Salsa

Ingredients

  • 5 guajillo chilies
  • 2 morita chilies
  • 1 roasted tomato
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Toast chilies until fragrant.
  2. Blend with roasted tomato and garlic.
  3. Add salt and a splash of water.
  4. Simmer for 5 minutes to deepen flavor.

3. Extra Spicy King Taco Red Salsa

Ingredients

  • 4 guajillo chilies
  • 4 árbol chilies
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ½ tsp vinegar
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Toast chilies carefully.
  2. Soak in hot water for 10 minutes.
  3. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
  4. Adjust heat with extra árbol chilies if needed.

4. King Taco Red Salsa with Roasted Tomatoes

Ingredients

  • 4 guajillo chilies
  • 2 Roma tomatoes (roasted)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Roast tomatoes until blistered.
  2. Soak toasted chilies in hot water.
  3. Blend everything until smooth.
  4. Serve warm or chilled.

5. Oil-Finished King Taco Red Salsa

Ingredients

  • 5 guajillo chilies
  • 2 árbol chilies
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Blend soaked chilies with garlic and salt.
  2. Heat oil in a pan.
  3. Pour the salsa into the oil carefully.
  4. Cook 3–4 minutes until glossy.

6. Mild King Taco Red Salsa

Ingredients

  • 6 guajillo chilies
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Salt
  • Water

Instructions

  1. Skip spicy chilies.
  2. Toast and soak guajillos.
  3. Blend until smooth.
  4. Perfect for kids or mild palates.

7. King Taco Red Salsa with Onion

Ingredients

  • 4 guajillo chilies
  • 1 small onion (roasted)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Roast onion until caramelized.
  2. Blend with soaked chilies and garlic.
  3. Add salt and water as needed.

8. Fire-Roasted King Taco Red Salsa

Ingredients

  • 3 guajillo chilies
  • 3 árbol chilies
  • 1 fire-roasted tomato
  • Garlic, salt

Instructions

  1. Fire-roast a tomato over flame.
  2. Blend all ingredients.
  3. Simmer briefly for depth.

9. King Taco Red Salsa for Burritos

Ingredients

  • 5 guajillo chilies
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Blend soaked chilies with garlic.
  2. Add vinegar for tang.
  3. Keep the texture slightly thick.

10. Authentic Taqueria-Style Red Salsa

Ingredients

  • 6 guajillo chilies
  • 3 árbol chilies
  • 1 tsp oil
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Toast chilies.
  2. Blend with soaking water.
  3. Heat oil and fry salsa lightly.
  4. Season and cool.

11. King Taco Red Salsa with Cumin

Ingredients

  • 4 guajillo chilies
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Blend chilies and garlic.
  2. Add cumin and salt.
  3. Simmer gently for aroma.

12. Sweet-Heat King Taco Red Salsa

Ingredients

  • 5 guajillo chilies
  • 1 roasted red pepper
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Blend soaked chilies with roasted pepper.
  2. Adjust salt.
  3. Great with grilled meats.

13. King Taco Red Salsa for Tacos Al Pastor

Ingredients

  • 4 guajillo chilies
  • 2 árbol chilies
  • Pineapple juice (2 tbsp)
  • Garlic, salt

Instructions

  1. Blend all ingredients.
  2. Simmer briefly.
  3. Perfect balance of sweet and spicy.

14. Chunky King Taco Red Salsa

Ingredients

  • 3 guajillo chilies
  • 1 roasted tomato
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Blend lightly—do not over-puree.
  2. Leave the texture chunky.
  3. Ideal for chips.

15. King Taco Red Salsa with Vinegar Kick

Ingredients

  • 5 guajillo chilies
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • Garlic, salt

Instructions

  1. Blend chilies and garlic.
  2. Add vinegar gradually.
  3. Chill before serving.

16. Restaurant-Style King Taco Red Salsa (Final Copycat)

Ingredients

  • 6 guajillo chilies
  • 3 árbol chilies
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • Salt
  • Water

Instructions

  1. Toast and soak chilies.
  2. Blend until ultra-smooth.
  3. Strain for restaurant texture.
  4. Serve with tacos, burritos, or carne asada.

Final Thoughts

These 16 King Taco red salsa recipes give you everything—from authentic taqueria heat to mild, family-friendly versions. Once you master the base, you can tweak heat, thickness, and smokiness to make it your own signature salsa.

Hi there! I’m Amelia, the creator and culinary heart behind RecipesTheir.com — your go-to space for mouthwatering recipes, creative cooking ideas, and everything delicious in between. With over 15 years of hands-on experience in the kitchen, I’ve spent most of my life perfecting flavors, experimenting with ingredients, and bringing people together through the joy of food. Cooking has always been more than a hobby — it’s my passion, my therapy, and my way of connecting with others.

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