This is the actual Chipotle guacamole recipe — they published it years ago and it’s become my go-to. It’s simple, fresh, and tastes just like the guac from their restaurants.
Few things please me more than a big bowl of fresh guacamole with warm, salty tortilla chips. I used to dislike avocados, but now I can’t get enough. This recipe nails the balance of creamy avocado, bright lime, a touch of heat, and just enough salt.
When Chipotle posted their guacamole recipe online, I was thrilled. It’s not complicated, but the exact proportions are what make it so reliably tasty. I’ve made it repeatedly — as a dip, a taco topping, and alongside rice and beans — and it always shines.
📋 Why This Recipe Works
This is believed to be the same guacamole recipe Chipotle uses in their restaurants. It relies on a few fresh ingredients and a great balance of salt and acidity. I’ve compared the store guac to this homemade version and they’re nearly identical.
🔪 How To Make The Recipe
1.) Gather your fresh ingredients
All you need are ripe Hass avocados, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice and kosher salt.
2.) Lime, Avocado and Salt first!
Coating the avocado with lime juice keeps it brighter and the salt seasons it from the start.
3.) Mash, mash, mash
Use a fork or potato masher and mash to your preferred texture — smooth or chunky, whatever you like.
5.) Fold
Stir the onion, cilantro and jalapeño into the mashed avocado until evenly combined.
4.) Consume immediately or store
This guacamole rarely lasts long in my house, but if you need to store it, follow the tips below to keep it green longer.
👩🏻🍳 Pro Tips
- Pick ripe avocados: Remove the small stem cap and check the color underneath — green indicates ripe, yellow means not ripe, and brown signals overripe.
- Spice to taste: The recipe includes jalapeño seeds, but if you prefer milder guacamole, omit the seeds and ribs where most of the heat resides.
👪 Scaling The Recipe
Whether you’re making guac for two or a crowd, the recipe scales easily — increase or decrease ingredient amounts proportionally.
🍽 Serving and Topping Suggestions
The classic pairing is warm tortilla chips, but this guacamole also complements tacos, burritos, enchiladas and rice bowls. Use it to top grilled meat or vegetables for an instant flavor boost.
💭 FAQs
They likely use it quickly so it doesn’t brown. Below are storage tips to slow browning at home.
Yes — brown avocado is safe to eat, though the texture and flavor may be slightly changed.
Add more jalapeño, use a hotter pepper like serrano or habanero, or stir in your favorite hot sauce.
🥘 Storing Guacamole
Avocados oxidize and brown quickly, but these tricks can help:
- Smooth the guacamole flat in a bowl and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to minimize air exposure.
- Another method is to smooth the surface and add a thin layer of water to create a temporary seal; drain the water and stir before serving.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge and consume within 1–2 days for best color and flavor.
📖 Recipe
Chipotle Guacamole
Ingredients
- 2 whole Hass avocados
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño, including seeds if you like it spicy, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Choose ripe avocados: they should yield slightly to gentle pressure and be a deep green inside.
- Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits.
- Scoop the flesh into a medium bowl.
- Coat the avocado with lime juice and add the salt. Mash with a fork or potato masher to your desired consistency.
- Fold in cilantro, red onion and jalapeño. Mix gently until combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then serve immediately.
Chef’s Notes:
- Pick Ripe Avocados: Remove the stem cap to check the color underneath — green means ripe.
- Spice to Taste: Omit jalapeño seeds for milder guacamole; most heat is in the seeds and ribs.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories: 4 kcal
| Carbs: 1 g
| Protein: 1 g
| Fat: 1 g
| Sodium: 97 mg
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