The Best Guacamole Recipes
Food & Wine’s best guacamole recipes.
5 Variations on Guacamole
- Guacamole with Charred JalapeƱo and Scallions
- Spicy and Smoky Guacamole
- Tomatillo-Poblano Guacamole
- Chunky Guacamole
- Chunky Guacamole with Cumin
F&W’s Grace Parisi invented this smoky guacamole.
A pickled jalapeño makes this guacamole slightly tangy.
In this lightened version of guacamole, tomatillo puree replaces some of the rich avocado, adding a bit of sweetness and tang; roasted poblano contributes a little heat.
Avocado has a rich, buttery taste, much of which comes from “good” unsaturated fat.
F&W’s Marcia Kiesel’s take on everyone’s favorite dip has subtle tartness, balanced heat and a creamy-chunky texture.
More Guacamole Recipes
Jicama-Mango Guacamole
While traveling through Mexico, chef Patricio Sandoval discovered the ubiquitous snack of thinly sliced mango and jicama spiked with lime and chile.
Guacamole Three Ways: Simple, Herby or Luxurious (Guacamole Tres Estilos)
The best guacamole starts with the simplest perfect mash of avocado, garlic and salt.




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