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Best guacamole (refrigerated tubs), according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Kate Ramos, Alejandra Graf, Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack, Gwynedd Stuart and 2 more. Recommendations come from simplyrecipes.com, sporked.com, thekitchn.com and cheapism.com.

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    Top pick

    Good Foods Chunky Guacamole

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    The tub all five Mexican food pros Simply Recipes asked reach for. Marquez-Sharpnack: “If I do buy any, I choose Good Foods. Their chunky guacamole is made without preservatives and really tastes homemade.” Graf: “This is my go-to when I can’t make guac from scratch.” Ramos: “I appreciate the fresh chunks of avocado and the balanced seasoning that lets the avocado shine.” Backup: Sporked’s best guacamole (“nothing overpowers the flavor of ripe haas avocado”) and an honorable mention with the “chunkiest texture” in The Kitchn’s blind tasting. Sold at Costco, Target, Kroger and Publix.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: simplyrecipes.com ↗
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    Herdez Traditional Guacamole (Mild)

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    The winner of The Kitchn’s blind tasting of 10 tubs: “the most intensely fresh flavor with a slight heat and delightfully chunky texture,” and a short ingredient list of avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, salt, lime juice and serrano. One taster: “It’s really chunky, and I LOVE it.” Sporked called the mild “the best guacamole we tried in terms of overall flavor,” garlicky with “a subtle undercurrent of cilantro.” In supermarkets nationwide.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: thekitchn.com ↗
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    Sabra Classic Guacamole

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    Runner-up in The Kitchn’s blind tasting, with a “strong, lime-forward flavor” and a “bright-green color,” though a few tasters found the lime a bit overpowering. Muszynski ranked it first of 11: “thick but still creamy,” with “just the right amount of chunks,” and it “tastes the freshest of the bunch.” Sold nationwide; the mass-market exception on this page.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: thekitchn.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best guacamole (refrigerated tubs), according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Good Foods Chunky Guacamole, chosen by Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack (Muy Bueno, cookbook author); Alejandra Graf (Ale Cooks); Kate Ramos (¡Hola! Jalapeño). The tub all five Mexican food pros Simply Recipes asked reach for. Marquez-Sharpnack: “If I do buy any, I choose Good Foods. Their chunky guacamole is made without preservatives and really tastes homemade.” Graf: “This is my go-to when I can’t make guac from scratch.” Ramos: “I appreciate the fresh chunks of avocado and the balanced seasoning that lets the avocado shine.” Backup: Sporked’s best guacamole (“nothing overpowers the flavor of ripe haas avocado”) and an honorable mention with the “chunkiest texture” in The Kitchn’s blind tasting. Sold at Costco, Target, Kroger and Publix. Source: simplyrecipes.com ↗
What are the other top picks for guacamole (refrigerated tubs)?
No. 2 is Herdez Traditional Guacamole (Mild), chosen by Ali Domrongchai (The Kitchn blind panel of 7); Gwynedd Stuart (Sporked). No. 3 is Sabra Classic Guacamole, chosen by Ali Domrongchai (The Kitchn blind panel of 7); Lacey Muszynski (Cheapism). 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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