37604 Tue Jul 05 20:00:33 -0700 2005 6 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 175493 Does anyone know where I can get a product similar to the rich, dark red salsa that is served at Fiesta Del Mar Too in Mountain View? I'm not talking about the tomatillo salsa or the tomato salsa that they also serve, but the thick, smoky red chili salsa they have. I love the stuff, but haven't seen or tasted anything like it anywhere else. When I called the restaurant to ask about it, they told me it used "Chile Diablo" or "Japanese chili", vinegar, green peppers, and onions. My guess is that this is all pureed, as the salsa is not chunky. It looks almost like an enchilada sauce. Tue Jul 05 20:00:33 -0700 2005 0 Humbucker 1 175502 Ask them if you can have a container *to-go* Offer some $$$ - seems like it would be easier than trying to re-create it. Their description sounded pretty vague (like they want to keep it a secret) Tue Jul 05 20:30:45 -0700 2005 175493 0 Mary 1 175506 sounds like a fairly typical roasted chili salsa. chipotle, iirc. Tue Jul 05 20:34:55 -0700 2005 175493 0 ed 2 175527 I've tried a number of roasted chili salsas, but they're all watery and burnt tasting compared to this stuff. Fiesta del Mar is pretty pricey for the food served there (even though it's pretty good and the portions are large), but for me it's worth visiting for that particular salsa alone. I guess I'll have to try showing up with tupperware and seeing if I can buy some from them. My mouth is watering already. Wed Jul 06 00:31:35 -0700 2005 175506 0 Humbucker 3 175529 They do sell it for $5/pint. I've noticed that the salsa is spicier some days than others so there's definitely batch variation. Wed Jul 06 01:07:07 -0700 2005 175527 0 Eurie 3 175630 come to think of it, i do recall fdm's salsa as being pretty peppy. good thing too, cuz i was pretty disappointed with their grandma's chicken special. (boring breast meat, possibly boiled!) you're right about being pricey too. Wed Jul 06 16:32:23 -0700 2005 175527 0 ed 3 176118 Last I was there, their mole was good too. Sun Jul 10 01:46:42 -0700 2005 175527 0 Kim Cooper