Mendez Hot Sauce - Mild - Molho de Pimenta Cremoso - Imported from Brazil - Low Carb - Delicious Flavor - Creamy Texture - Low Sodium & Sugar-Free - Gourmet Vegan - Paleo & Keto Friendly - Ideal On Burgers, Eggs, Salad, Pizza

I liked the old original (now labeled as mild), and I tried the "hot" (now labeled "original") - and I would have to say it is 3x better than the mild. It is hotter, less sweet, light, bright, and delightful. It has a decent level of heat, but is still very pleasant. This sauce really does work on just about anything. There is a flavor that reminds me of sriracha without being too close to that flavor profile. After trying the new "original/hot" I decided to order the medium/chipotle. If you liked the mild, you will love the original flavor.Original Review Here:I am a hot sauce fan. I not only enjoy extra spicy hot sauces, but really enjoy a hot sauce that showcases the peppers in a blend of flavors. To me, a hot sauce is a flavor experience, and a food enhancer, and not something you simply douse your food with to give it a kick of heat. Mendez hot sauce is not simply a hot sauce, it is a flavor experience. When I first tried Mendez, I was skeptical. There is a flavor that makes me suspect that the peppers are fermented like a sriracha sauce, as there is a slight zest flavor that you would expect in fermented sauce. The flavor of the pepper used in the hot sauce is unique and complex - at first, I was not sure if I liked it. The smooth texture of the sauce, combined with the unique flavor profile of the peppers, makes it unlike any hot sauce I have ever tried. It quite literally goes with just about any type of food: BBQ meats, rice, as a salad dressing, eggs, tacos, as a sandwich spread, as a dip for chips or vegetables - it goes with just about anything. While it has a decent level of spice, it is still comfortably spicy, without overwhelming the flavors of food. Because it is not primarily made of vinegar like Tabasco sauce, it actually pairs better which a wider variety of food, while still enhancing the flavor experience. The consistency is more like a very smooth sriracha sauce.The complex flavors, moderate heat level, and smooth finish make this hot sauce and excellent addition to any culinary condiment collection. I am looking forward to finding more food pairing options for this hot sauce. I will definitely be ordering more in the very near future.

Let me begin saying that this is not like any other hot sauces out there, it tastes fresh, crisp and delicious.Of course it might be surprising and off-putting to some people since when it comes to taste and smell our perceptions might be different from others, and if you add to it the expectation to taste similar to other hot sauces out there it might get the some negative reactions.For me it is great, while it does not contains milk it reminds me to the Venezuelan "Ajicero de Leche" that my dad used to bring home, perhaps the Malagueta chili is a close family to those used for that.I've already purchased 6 bottles of this, it goes great with steaks like churrasco, or picanha it is also great on chicken and shrimp, and for empanadas it is absolutely awesome. I can't get enough of this to the point that this gave me a new project trying to reproduce those Ajiceros de leche that I remember!.So, if you have never tried it, be prepared for a different experience, don't expect the ordinary hot sauce and hopefully you'll love it as many others, and if you don't my apologies to take you down this road but life without adventure and experimentation is simply not fun!One last note, I have NOTHING to do with the seller or manufacturer of this sauce, I was completely unaware of its existence until I was watching a YouTube video from Red's BBQ and Pizzeria reviewing the Carson Rodizio and after seeing his reaction to the sauce I laughed and said I got to try that $%#!

I was, initially, a bit underwhelmed at the taste of this hot sauce. It was surprising, for sure. Sour, and spicy with a pleasent lingering heat. Not nearly the "spicy mayonnaise" that I expected from appearances.All said and done, however, I ended up really enjoying it. The sauce is complimentary to a wide variety of foods, and reminds me of a "creamy" (textured) Tabasco sauce (with a different flavor profile thanks to the different chili's used in Mendez's product.) It has a depth that takes a little time to appreciate.Try paring it with different foods, you'll see what I mean.It's a hair pricey, but worth it in my opinion. Give it a whirl.

I came across this from a Brazilian friend of mine, she buys it whenever she goes back. It's not quite the same as it's been toned down, still super tasty, but Americanized a little. I'd still give it a solid 4/5, it's tremendous in its own right, but not spicy as it could be. I'll have to wait for the imports =X

My family loves hot sauce. At any given day we have about 6 or 7 to rotate through. I was very excited about this since it was a creamy hot sauce. But man its got a very unique tangy flavor that I haven't been able to pair well with anything. Not even a scrambled egg breakfast taco! The reviews are good about expressing the tanginess, but I wanted to express that the sauce takes on a strange flavor we are not fans of when eaten with food. Straight out of the container on my finger I like it. With food not so much.

I love to try different hot sauces, so when I heard about this one from a friend, I was excited to try it out for myself.First of all it came in less than 24 hours. Great to know for future orders, which I most definitely will be ordering again.I grilled burgers that evening so I decided to try it on them and it did not disappoint. Something about the flavor and consistency that makes it pair very well with red meat. It's hot, but not too hot. I'd say slightly spicier than siracha. The flavor is on point. It's not overpowering but just a great compliment to the food. I even used it for my salad.Over the past week I've had it with fajitas, chicken tenders, salad, and even pizza. I don't know what it CAN'T go well with. Definitely a winner.