New Housemade Hot Sauce Collection by Huahua’s Taqueria

With an array of quirky tacos, killer sweet corn elote and festive drinks, it’s no wonder Huahua’s Taqueria restaurant has become South Beach’s go-to for delicious Mexican fare with a playful spin. Now, diners have five more reasons to hang out at the laid-back taqueria as executive chef, Todd Erickson, debuts the “Huahua’s Tailwagger” collection, his very own line of hot sauces exclusively for the eatery.

“Ever since I was a little kid I’ve always loved the flavor and heat that comes with spice,” says Erickson. “Since we make everything else at Huahua’s in-house, I thought why not add our very own hot sauce collection as well?” Stamped with the image of the taqueria’s mascot Jalapeña, an adorable Chihuahua in a sombrero, each one of the bottled sauces packs its own heat, ranging from mild to eye-watering, combining fresh ingredients with bold flavors to create a signature taste. For a warm, tangy kick try the Serrano y Limon – cider vinegar, serrano pepper, lime zest, onion, garlic, salt and Huahua’s special seasonings. The Hot & Sticky Honey Habanero – rice vinegar, honey, habanero, garlic, corn syrup, salt and seasonings – complements dishes with an addictively sweet, stinging heat; try it with Huahua’s crispy fried chicken taco. For those who aren’t afraid to turn up the heat, the Sangre del Diablo – red wine vinegar, dried arbol chile, Jamaica, salt, seasonings and capsaicin extract – lights up any dish with a punch packing bite. The Jalabañero – cider vinegar, jalapeños, sherry vinegar, onions, habaneros, garlic, agave nectar, salt and seasonings – combines two types of Mexican peppers with caramelized agave for a blend that is naturally sweet and spicy; perfect for the restaurant’s shredded chicken or pulled pork enchiladas. With a rich, smoky taste, the Chipotle-Malt – malt vinegar, chipotle chilies, onion, garlic, agave nectar, salt and seasonings makes for the natural complement to seafood dishes such as the light and refreshing chili-rubbed shrimp or mahi mahi tacos.

While dining in for lunch, dinner or late-night, the new “Huahua’s Tailwagger” collection of hot sauces are plentiful and complimentary. Readily available for purchase at the counter, and priced at $6.99 individually or $30 for the full set, the sauces make for a one-of-a-kind gift just in time for the holidays or treat for the at-home chef who loves cooking with a kick.

Huahua’s Taqueria, located at 1211 Lincoln Road, is open for lunch and dinner daily; Sunday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – midnight; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 a.m. Telephone: (305) 534-TACO (8226); www.HuahuasTaco.com.

Ample street parking is available. Follow Huahua’s at: www.facebook.com/HuaHuasTaco; Twitter/Instagram: @HuaHuasTaco