27 Guacamole Recipes You'll Want To Eat by the Spoonful

Whether you scoop it up with tortilla chips or pile it high on a crispy tostada, there’s no denying that homemade guacamole makes everything from taco night to your Cinco de Mayo party so much better. An essential part of many of our favorite Mexican dishes, it’s well worth learning to make at home. As long as you know how to choose and store (or ripen) avocados, the rest of the process is a breeze. On top of that, the best guacamoles are simple, letting the mild flavor and rich creaminess of the fruit shine—so, no need to make a trip to the store or source any specialty ingredients unless you really want to. That simplicity is exactly the reason we love Marcela’s traditional take; she keeps the add-ins to a minimum, using just onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper. The result? A go-to guac you’ll want to eat by the spoonful!

Alton’s easy hack for making guacamole? Use your potato masher to break up the avocado and blend it with the lime juice and spices. It makes quick work of this crowd-pleasing dip — and leaves you with the perfect, chunky texture.

Ellie doesn’t mash the avocado for her super-chunky take on classic guacamole. Instead, she simply dices the fruit and stirs it together with lime juice, salt, cilantro and red onion.

We think we’ve cracked the code to Chipotle’s famous guacamole. The secret--using equal parts fresh lemon and lime juice — adds just enough brightness and tang. If you're feeling fancy, go all out and add a couple tablespoons of diced tomatoes.