Arbol Pepper: Fiery, Thin, Intensely Bold

The dried chile that brings the heat to every salsa.

SMALL PEPPER, SERIOUS HEAT

Arbol Pepper, the Chile That Brings the Fire

Dried arbol peppers are thin, bright red chiles known for their sharp, straightforward heat and slightly nutty, smoky flavor. A staple in salsa roja and hot sauces across Mexican kitchens, arbol delivers consistent, reliable spice. At Latin Specialties, we source arbol peppers for consistent heat and quality, case after case.

Fiery, thin, and intensely bold—arbol pepper brings the heat every time.

Arbol Pepper,Salsa Roja and Salsa Macha

Thin, bright red and straightforwardly hot: the dried chile for sauces and oils.

Bowl of red arbol salsa with tortilla chips on a kitchen tableMolcajete of salsa roja with dried arbol chiles and tomatoes

Everyday salsa recipe

Salsa Roja de Chile de Árbol

A fiery table salsa of dried arbol chiles, tomato and garlic, ready in 15 minutes.

  • Makes1 1/2 cups
  • Prep5 min
  • Cook10 min

Ingredients

Method

  1. Toast the chiles in a dry skillet for 30 seconds until fragrant. Boil the tomatoes and garlic for about 8 minutes until soft.
  2. Blend the chiles, tomatoes, garlic, water, salt and vinegar until smooth.
  3. Taste and adjust. Serve with tacos, grilled meat, eggs or tostadas.

TipRemove the seeds for a milder salsa; keep them in for full heat.

From Field to Your Table

Sourcing

Trusted growers deliver consistent, quality arbol pepper

Quality & Safety

Strict specs, traceability, and cold-chain stewardship ensure quality.

Ripeness Handling

Harvested and dried for consistent color and heat.

Packaging & Formats

Bagged, cased, or custom program packs.

On-Time Delivery

Reliable logistics to keep your supply flowing.

Program flexibility.

We support programs to meet customer and regulatory needs. Choose the approach that fits your market and let us guide specifications, labeling and handling.

Storage, Made Simple

Store dried arbol peppers in a cool, dry place away from direct light. Keep in an airtight container for the best flavor and shelf life.

Quality You Can Measure