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Best chipotles in adobo, according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Kate Ramos and Mike McJunkin. Recommendations come from saveur.com, 177milkstreet.com, chattanoogapulse.com and holajalapeno.com.

International Pantry · The ranking

  1. 1
    Top pick

    La Morena Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce

    Chosen by
    • Saveur editors
    Also chosen by
    “The clear winner in every category”: large, plump chiles with thick, tender flesh and a wonderfully smoky flavor, in a chunky, garlicky adobo. Milk Street’s 2025 blind test also put it first: “the perfect balance of tanginess, smokiness and natural sweetness.” Chef Mike McJunkin: “the deepest chipotle flavor and richest adobo sauce.”
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: saveur.com ↗
  2. 2

    La Costeña Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce

    Chosen by
    Her #1: “the only brand I’ve tried that includes hunks of caramelized onion… it was the onions that sent these chipotle peppers over the top.” In Milk Street’s blind test it was praised for “smoky boldness” but divided tasters with its tang.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: holajalapeno.com ↗
  3. 3

    San Marcos Chipotle Peppers in Adobo

    Chosen by
    • Saveur editors
    Also chosen by
    “Second in quality only to La Morena’s”: thumb-size, plump, meaty chiles with a deeply smoky, intensely tomatoey sauce. McJunkin calls it “a close second” to La Morena.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: saveur.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best chipotles in adobo, according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is La Morena Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce, chosen by Saveur editors. “The clear winner in every category”: large, plump chiles with thick, tender flesh and a wonderfully smoky flavor, in a chunky, garlicky adobo. Milk Street’s 2025 blind test also put it first: “the perfect balance of tanginess, smokiness and natural sweetness.” Chef Mike McJunkin: “the deepest chipotle flavor and richest adobo sauce.” Source: saveur.com ↗
What are the other top picks for chipotles in adobo?
No. 2 is La Costeña Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce, chosen by Kate Ramos (author, ¡Hola! Jalapeño). No. 3 is San Marcos Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, chosen by Saveur editors. Each card above links to the original source.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?
Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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