Move over, chips and queso!

So there’s this Tex-Mex restaurant near where we live called Gringo’s. My family has been going there for *literally* decades. Now they have multiple stores all across Texas, but I still remember eating at that first little restaurant of theirs.

The food is out of this world good. Their fajita chicken is just as flavorful as their beef fajita and they always have the greatest quality. You always know what you’re going to get and I like that in a restaurant.

One menu item I have ordered a lot in the past is called an Amazon Wrap. It’s a spinach tortilla loaded with fajita chicken, lettuce, tomato, and Amazon sauce.

Now, this is no ordinary sauce!

This green sauce is everything you want in a Tex-Mex offering – loads of flavor with a taste you just can’t quite put your finger on why it is that you love it so much.

Jalapeno and cilantro are the stars of this show. And what I love most about this Gringo’s copycat Amazon sauce is that you can make it as spicy or as mild as you like – just by including the seeds and ribs or not.

Ready to make some for yourself? It couldn’t be easier! No heat required – just throw everything in the blender and enjoy!

Let’s get started…

Gringo’s Copycat Amazon Sauce Recipe

3 jalapeños
1 bunch fresh cilantro (2oz)
5 medium cloves garlic (1.5 tbsp)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp avocado oil
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

For a milder sauce, remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeños, then roughly chop them. For a spicier sauce, leave the seeds and ribs in, and simply chop the jalapeños. You should have about 1 cup of chopped jalapeños.
Place the jalapeños into a blender along with all the remaining ingredients (I even include the cilantro stems), and blend on high for at least 30 seconds, until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Enjoy!

Appetizer

Mexican

green sauce, Mexican food, Tex Mex