Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLocal TacoCuatro Recipe

Cuatro Recipe

Inspired by Local Taco
Time45m
Serves8

guacamole, queso, roja, & verde

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Ingredients

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Guacamole

Roja Sauce

Verde Sauce

Method

Guacamole

  1. 1

    Prepare the Avocados

    Cut the ripe avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Mash the Avocados

    Using a fork or a potato masher, mash the avocados to your desired consistency.

  3. 3

    Add Lime Juice

    Add the lime juice to the mashed avocados and mix well.

  4. 4

    Incorporate Vegetables

    Add finely chopped red onion, tomato, cilantro, and salt to the bowl. Mix until evenly combined.

Queso

  1. 5

    Melt Cheeses

    In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine Velveeta cheese and cream cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.

  2. 6

    Add Tomatoes and Jalapeños

    Stir in the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies and jalapeños. Mix well and heat through.

  3. 7

    Finish with Cilantro

    Fold in the chopped cilantro and let the queso simmer on low until ready to serve.

Roja Sauce

  1. 8

    Prepare Ingredients

    Chop the tomatoes, onion, and garlic cloves.

  2. 9

    Blend the Ingredients

    In a blender, combine the chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.

  3. 10

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lime juice to taste.

Verde Sauce

  1. 11

    Prepare Tomatillos

    Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse them under water to remove stickiness. Chop them roughly.

  2. 12

    Blend the Ingredients

    In a blender, combine the tomatillos, green onion, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.

  3. 13

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lime juice to taste.

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