Is there a good store-bought guacamole?

joseysbride

Or is homemade the way to go?  I can't stand the stuff, so I couldn't tell you, but I am wanting to serve salsa and guac at my dh's bday party.  There are going to be 50-60 people there, so that is a whole lot of avacodos if I'm going to make it.  Or maybe I should just skip it altogether?

jessicaclare

I think homemade is the way to go. I usually make a big batch of pico and then just mix some into the mashed up avocados and add a little extra lime juice. I think its pretty easy since I'm already making the pico. Guac is one of those things that not everyonelikes, so I don't think you'll have to make a ton of it at all if you're having other food.

just.a.lurker

Wholly Guacamole is awesome.  Especially the spicy or green salsa flavors.  the original is good too

MayorMcCheese000

Usually by the produce you can buy a packet of spices for guac that you just need to mix into two mashed avocados. It is actually really good, I always add some diced onion and tomato as well. Everyone always compliments "my recipe."

st.lucia bride

I 2nd Wholly Guacamole. 

EliseB0323

Homemade is better, but I like Wholly Guacamole and the stuff from Whole Foods if you have one near you.

joseysbride

Thanks, girls!

cokt

Whole Foods has the only store bought I like. We always just make homemade. We just do diced onion, tomaato, garlic powder, salt, lime and sometimes fresh jalepeno or cilantro with the avocado. 50-60 people is a lot to feed though, so I would go with store bought,

Disneygeek77

We also like Wholly Guacamole.  We have gotten it at Aldi's and Costco.  Whatever you do stay away from Dean's. 

Zenya

I think WG tastes like walpaper paste. 

Qdoba's guac is awesome.

joseysbride

Zenya:

I think WG tastes like walpaper paste. 

Qdoba's guac is awesome.

Can I buy it there?  I never go there, so I'm not sure.

shopgirl_07

If you have a Trader Joe's near you, they have the best guacamole (and fresh salsa too).

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If you have a local Mexican restaurant near you call and ask if they sell it. Most do and you can get a lot of it.

Zenya

joseysbride:

Zenya:

I think WG tastes like walpaper paste. 

Qdoba's guac is awesome.

Can I buy it there?  I never go there, so I'm not sure.

Yes - they have catering packagages so I know they sell in bulk!

joseysbride

Zenya:

joseysbride:

Zenya:

I think WG tastes like walpaper paste. 

Qdoba's guac is awesome.

Can I buy it there?  I never go there, so I'm not sure.

Yes - they have catering packagages so I know they sell in bulk!

Sweet, thank you! I'll give them a call!

We don't have Trader Joes or Whole Foods.  I checked for the Wholly Guac at the store over lunch, and they didn't have it. 

Yodajo

stw_77:

We also like Wholly Guacamole.  We have gotten it at Aldi's and Costco.  Whatever you do stay away from Dean's. 

OMG, ditto this!!  I bought it once and I think it is the only thing that has ever made me almost vomit upon tasting it.  I'm not exaggerating either!

I love the guacamole at Aldi's and Costco, but never paid attention to the brand name.   I guess I know now!