Questions & answers
Everything about our salsas, salsa macha, pickled onions and escabeche
Where can I buy The Salsa Project salsa in San Diego?
Every Sunday from 10am to 1pm at our stand at the Carmel Valley Farmers Market (3710 Del Mar Heights Rd, San Diego), and on the shelf at Seaside Market in Cardiff (Cardiff), Windmill Farms Market (San Diego), Fox Point Farms (Encinitas), Always Hungry Grocery & Goods (Carlsbad), Patine (San Diego), Heavenly Bodega (San Diego).
Where can I buy salsa macha in San Diego?
Our Chipotle Salsa Macha is at our Sunday stand at the Carmel Valley Farmers Market and at all of our shops: Seaside Market in Cardiff (Cardiff), Windmill Farms Market (San Diego), Fox Point Farms (Encinitas), Always Hungry Grocery & Goods (Carlsbad), Patine (San Diego), Heavenly Bodega (San Diego). It is our best seller, so it can sell out.
What is salsa macha?
Salsa macha is a Mexican chile oil salsa: dried chiles toasted in oil with nuts and seeds, crunchy and rich rather than watery. Ours is made with chipotle and chile de árbol in avocado oil, with toasted walnuts, sesame seeds and cranberries, so it is smoky, a little sweet and savory. Spoon it over eggs, tacos, pizza, rice, grilled meat or vegetables.
What is escabeche, and where can I find 'hot carrots' in San Diego?
Escabeche is the jar of spicy pickled carrots, jalapeños and onion you see at taquerias, often called 'hot carrots'. Ours is made by hand in small batches and is on the shelf at Fox Point Farms in Encinitas.
Where can I buy Mexican pickled onions in San Diego?
Our Mexican Pickled Onions (red onions pickled in citrus and vinegar with oregano and black pepper) are at Fox Point Farms in Encinitas.
How spicy are your salsas?
On our 4-point heat scale: Señor Avocado is the mildest (1), La Verde and Chipotle Salsa Macha are medium (2), and The Blondie is the hottest (3). Come taste them all at the Sunday market before you pick.
Do you ship?
Not right now. Online orders are pickup only at our stand at the Carmel Valley Farmers Market, Sundays 10am–1pm.
How should I store your salsa?
Keep every jar refrigerated and check the best-by date on the label. Once opened, enjoy within 1–2 weeks for the best flavor. Natural separation is normal; just give it a stir.
Do your products contain allergens?
Our Chipotle Salsa Macha contains tree nuts (walnuts) and sesame. Every jar lists its full ingredients on the label; please check it, and email us with any questions.
Where are your salsas made?
By hand, in small batches, in a permitted commercial kitchen in San Diego County. We roast, grind and jar a few dozen jars at a time.
Can my store or event carry The Salsa Project?
Yes, we love new partners. Send us a note on our Carry our salsa page (https://thesalsaproject.co/pages/wholesale) or email thesalsaproject.sd@gmail.com.
Didn't find it? Email thesalsaproject.sd@gmail.com or ask us at the market.