Tienda Salsita

Tienda Salsita is a women-owned, small-batch artisanal salsa company founded in 2018 by Kathleen Hallinan Mueller in Sonoma County, California. The company specializes in stone-ground salsas made using traditional Mexican methods with a molcajete and molino stone mill. Tienda Salsita sources biodynamic and organic ingredients from local sustainable farms to create preservative-free, sugar-free, vegan and gluten-free salsas with no added water. The company offers multiple salsa varieties including Salsa Chile de Árbol, Salsa Chile Morita, Salsa Macha, Salsa Güey, and Salsa Verde Asado, with products ranging from $20-80 USD. Their salsas are designed to be more than just dips - they serve as cooking sauces, marinades, and finishing sauces for various meals. The company has gained recognition from major publications including Vogue Mexico, Thrillist, Eater, Cook's Illustrated, and America's Test Kitchen. Tienda Salsita operates a seasonal Salsa Club subscription service and sells through their e-commerce platform, local farmers markets, and retail partnerships. The company emphasizes supporting local agriculture, sustainable farming practices, and honoring Mexican culinary traditions while delivering unique, unforgettable flavors to consumers across the United States.