May 2, 2025

Spicy Food News: Cholula Expands Its Lineup and Nathan’s Famous Adds a Spicy Frank

Cholula Brings Home the Taco Truck Experience

Cholula is the Number 1 Mexican Hot Sauce in the world according to Mexican Cuisine Quantitative Report, but the company is not resting on its laurels. They have expanded their lineup with salsas and just recently added an extra hot version of their original sauce, and now they are moving forward with their biggest expansion yet with eleven new products “that make it easy to recreate a taco truck experience at home”. Here is the rundown from the press release:

Cholula Cooking Sauces: Original Taco, Fajita, Carne Asada, and Birria sauces infuse simmered chicken or steak with bold, Mexican flavor – or they can top any dish with mild to medium heat. 

Cholula Cremosa: Creamy Cilantro Lime and Chipotle topping sauces bring the taqueria home, layering flavor and personalizing everything from tacos to tortas and enchiladas. 

Cholula Chamoy: A popular chili-spiced Mexican condiment, squeeze it over fresh fruit, drinks, and savory dishes like tacos for balanced salty, sweet, sour, and spicy flavor and medium heat.

Cholula Chili Crisp: This crave-worthy topping adds crunch, flavor, and heat to favorite Mexican dishes like tostadas, queso fundido, eggs, and more. Inspired by the popular Mexican condiment salsa macha, this chili crisp delivers an exciting sensory explosion in every bite. 

Cholula Taco Seasoning Mixes: Expanding on existing blends, these on-trend, restaurant-inspired seasonings elevate Mexican meals in Original Fajita and Pork Carnitas flavors. 

Cholula Original Hot Salsa: Honoring the beloved taste of Cholula Original Salsa with a hotter, spicier profile, a spoonful takes eggs, burgers, and salads to a new level with balanced hot heat. 

These will be hitting the shelves in stores nationwide in the coming months and there is no indication that they are limited time only products.

Nathans Kicks Up Its Franks

We are heading into outdoor grilling season, and Nathan’s Famous is releasing a beef frank that promises to heat things up. Following is the description from the press release:

The Hot & Spicy Beef Franks offer the same juicy bite and signature Nathan’s Famous flavor consumers crave, now elevated with a bold kick of spicy pepper flavor. Each 8-count pack features 100% beef bun-length franks with no by-products, corn syrup, artificial flavors or colorings. Ideal for summer grilling, backyard get-togethers or adding a fiery twist to go-to game day dishes, these hot dogs aim to satisfy both spice lovers and flavor enthusiasts.

These are available in stores now and there is no indication that they are visiting from Limiting-Time-Only-Ville, though don’t be surprised if they disappear from shelves after Summer.

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