Spicy Food Reviews (and Recipes)

Where Fire Meets Flavor: Covering Foods That Bring the Heat!

Month: October 2023

Review: Frito Pie Quesadilla from Taco Cabana

Posted on by Paul White
Bottom Line: The Frito Pie Quesadilla from Taco Cabana may seem like an odd melding of dishes, but it definitely works and brings a bit of a kick. The Frito Pie is a Texas original, allegedly created by Daisy Doolin (wife of Charles Doolin, the creator of Fritos), and in its simplest form it consists of Fritos, chili con carne, and cheese (and perhaps diced onions). Surprisingly, you don’t see it on menus in this state as much as you might...

Review: Ghost Pepper Habanero Salsa from Pace

Posted on by Paul White
Bottom Line: The Ghost Pepper Habanero Salsa from Pace has the taste you expect from the people who know how to make salsa, and it brings a good kick of heat. Pace Picante Sauce has long been one of my go-to salsas among those put out by the major brands (more on that here). It is reliable and quite tasty and it is made right here in Texas by people who know what salsa should taste like, and it used to be that their Hot version really packed...