Authentic Baja Guacamole Recipe

Forget about guacamole recipes that call for lots of ingredients. This authentic Baja style guacamole recipe is simple with only 4 ingredients, and it truly is the best guacamole recipe ever. It is also an easy guacamole recipe, which is always a win in my book. The fresh flavors and fresh ingredients make up for it because they perfectly blend together for amazing flavor. Next time you want delicious homemade guacamole with a big bowl of tortilla chips, make this recipe that calls for the freshest ingredients. Trust me,  you’ll love this guac recipe because this is exactly how they do it in Baja!

What makes this Baja style guacamole recipe authentic?

This is an authentic guacamole recipe that I picked up from the cooking class that I took at the Hacienda Encantada during a press trip to Cabo when I was writing with The Daily Meal. This cooking class made me realize that I should always take cooking classes on vacation. Cooking classes offer a fantastic opportunity to delve deep into the culinary culture of a region while traveling. I swear it is the best way to get an authentic meal!

This particular class ended up being the highlight of my trip and taught me a lot about the food culture in the Baja area of Mexico. Food and culture are the primary reasons I travel. Learning about both in one tasty class was such an amazing experience. The best part is that I learned how to make Baja fish tacos and pico de gallo too! Three recipe in one class. Woo hoo!

I always loved to make fresh guacamole, but it has always seemed too time consuming it in the past. I had never found a simple guacamole recipe until I learned how to make it from the locals in Cabo. Once you know how to make this homemade guacamole recipe with simple ingredients, you’ll rarely find yourself reaching for store-bought guacamole.

What ingredients do you need to make your own guacamole?

All you need is 4 ripe avocados, 1/2 white onion (you can use red onions if that is what you have on hand, but the white onions really do give it a better flavor), 1/2 bunch of cilantro and the juice of one lime.

I like to make this pico de gallo at the same time so I can use up the other half of the onion and cilantro. I also like to add the pico de gallo to my guacamole for a little extra flair. Pico de gallo and guacamole really add to the mexican food flair!

No Jalapeno Pepper in the Baja Style Guacamole

I know, I know, it doesn’t seem like traditional guacamole without the jalapeno, right?

If you love jalapeno, go ahead and add it. Simple add it to the onions while they are sitting in the lime juice. Most Mexican restaurants will give you a choice on if you want it spicy or not. You get to decide at home too!

Traditionally though, Baja-style guacamole does not have jalapeños in the guacamole dip.

How to make your own guacamole- step by step

First things first, make sure you have a perfect avocado! After all, avocado is the main ingredient in this avocado dip. You don’t want to spoil it with brown spots. Of course, if you have a few, you can cut around them. Start by slicing the avocados and taking out the seeds.

Dice the onion and finely chop the cilantro next.

Mash the avocados in a big bowl. It would be great if you had a traditional molcajete, but a  mortar and pestle works well too. If you don’t have either, I find that a potato masher works just fine.

Once you have it the consistency you like, add the onions and cilantro.

Stir and add in pico de gallo if you like tomatoes in your guacamole. Here’s the full printable recipe:

Can you make guacamole without cilantro?

Sure! It just won’t be considered authentic Baja style guacamole.

However, there are a few alternatives that you can add to your guacamole if you don’t love cilantro.

Here are a few of my favorite cilantro alternatives in guacamole:

• Mexican oregano
• regular dried oregano
• curry powder
• cumin

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