8 Reviews of Chi-Chi's Diablo Sauce

From: Chef #906606

On Jul 29, 2008

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! I worked at Chi Chi's for 13 years, starting as a server, to ending as a district admin... I've tried to duplicate the diablo sauce many times.. again THANK YOU!!!!

From: 586457

On Sep 29, 2007

Oh man...THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!! I loved this stuff and have been looking for the recipe ever since I bought a computer. Chi-chi's fans everywhere owe you a huge debt of gratitude. I have used ground turkey instead of pork, and Shotgun Willie's hot green salsa instead of La Victoria (can't find that) and that worked just fine. Can't thank you enough bud...looking forward to trying the shrimp enchiladas too, now that I know where to find lobster base...

From: TxGriffLover

On Feb 29, 2008

All I can say is WOW, was this ever good. I did not have the specified brand of green salsa in the recipe, I used a 7-oz can of Herdez Salsa Verde (which just happens to measure out to be exactly 10 tablespoons). I had a leftover smoked pork tenderloin, so I cubed it and added it at the end. I also sauteed the onion in bacon grease, since I wasn't using the ground pork. For the taco seasoning, I used Kittencal's homemade taco seasoning. The flavors of the smoked pork, the chiles and spices in the sauce was outstanding! I served this over steamed baby Yukon potatoes with smoked corn on the cob. DH just called after having leftovers for lunch, and said the heat factor had increased tremendously, but said don't change a thing in this recipe. This recipe is definitely a keeper.

From: StacyMD187373

On Nov 8, 2009

Really good, spicy sauce. I'm a little inexperienced, so wasn't really sure how to use this. I put some in flour tortillas along with refried beans, then used the rest to cover over the top, then put in the oven. Think there's a better way to use it...would appreciate other's input. I made this to use up some jalapeno salsa that's not very tasty on its own. I did use ground beef in place of pork and didn't have to add any jalapenos, used homemade taco seasoning to which I did add extra red pepper flakes. Overall, very tasty; DH liked as well.

From: steve in FL

On Oct 30, 2005

I am so happy to have found this! I used to order the diablo sauce with everything at Chi-Chi's, but there are non around here anymore.. I made some enchiladas today and HAD to make this sauce - it's as wonderful as I remember it, although I kinda remember them using small diced chunks of pork, but this was just fine. Thanks for posting this, I am forever grateful!!

From: sweetstar4

On Sep 30, 2008

I made this for dinner the other night and it was very good. My husband loved it and we will definately be making this again, but next time I will cut down on the cumin.

From: akamai

On May 6, 2007

I've been looking for this recipe for years. I love Chi Chi's Diablo Sauce. Thanks so much for posting the recipe.

From: Chef #288842

On Jan 29, 2006

Very good recipe for those remembering the flavor that made Chi Chi's famous. Leave the hot stuff out and it tastes like their Special Sauce... that was my favorite!