I won't use anything other
"I won't use anything other than La Preferida for my enchiladas. This is the best sauce made!! I also ordered a case of your wonderful tamales. They are so good and authentic!! Love your products!!"
Classic Mexican Flavor with Just a Hint of Heat.
A little smoky, a little savory, and just enough heat to keep things interesting. La Preferida Mild Red Enchilada Sauce blends red chile, tomato, garlic, and warm spices into a rich, flavorful sauce that's ready when you are.
Pour it over your favorite Mexican dishes, layer it into casseroles, or use it to give everyday meals an easy flavor boost.
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Ingredients: water, red chile paste, wheat flour, canola oil, salt, tomato paste, spices, caramel color, garlic powder, red color #40, citric acid.
Nutrition Facts: 70 calories | 2g protein | 2g fiber |
See label for full nutrition facts.
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Why You’ll Love This Mild Enchilada Sauce
♥️ Classic mild red enchilada sauce flavor
Deep chile taste with just enough warmth — no lingering heat, no spice overload.
♥️ Ready to use straight from the can
No simmering, blending, or seasoning required.
♥️ Versatile kitchen staple
Use it for enchiladas, tacos, burritos, casseroles, or as a flavorful finishing sauce.
♥️ Vegan & vegetarian friendly
Made without animal products.
♥️ No artificial preservatives
Just straightforward ingredients and time-tested flavor.
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What Makes It Mild
This mild red enchilada sauce is crafted for flavor first — not heat.
The red chile paste delivers depth and color, while tomato and spices keep things smooth, savory, and family-friendly. If you love enchiladas but don’t love spicy food, this can belongs in your pantry.
(Yes — we’ve got a Hot version for spice lovers. This one stays comfortably mild.)
How to Use Red Enchilada Sauce
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Pour over enchiladas before baking
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Spoon onto tacos, burritos, or eggs
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Use as a sauce base for casseroles or stuffed peppers
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Warm and drizzle over chicken, beans, or rice bowls
Pro tip: Heat before serving for best flavor.
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Recipes Using Mild Red Enchilada Sauce
Get inspired with easy, crowd-pleasing meals:
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🫔 Enchiladas with Jicama Slaw – A lighter twist with big flavor
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🫑 Authentic Mexican Stuffed Peppers – Comfort food, upgraded
- 🇲🇽 Mexican Lasagna – A bold, layered classic without pasta
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Overall rating: 4.1875 / 5 from 16 reviews.
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This is the best enchilada
"This is the best enchilada sauce. It’s not greasy like some others. I order a couple cases at a time so I can be sure I won’t run out. I never use any other"
Best there is, love La
"Best there is, love La Preferida foods!"
Best sauce in the country!!
"Can’t find it here in CO but Amazon to the rescue!!! Try it and you won’t go back, trust me!!!"
Caramel, Red color added along with thickening agents
"Do not buy this cheap junk. I compared the ingredients to Las Palmas red Chile enchilada sauce and Las Palmas had none of the junk this recipie has. Avoid at all cost. I checked the ingredients after I saw my tortillas had stained red during cooking and my hunch was correct."
Have never found one better!
"A bit of whimp!, when it comes to Hot? But absolutely love this Enchilada Sauce! Can't find it locally, so Amazon to the rescue."
Hard to find this brand
"Making single plate enchiladas."
most authentic red enchilada sauce
"The flavors are all there. It really reminds me of a good homemade enchilada sauce without all the work"
Ok
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Love it
"I love this brand. I use the enchilada sauce, taco, rice in many of my recipes. Great flavor."
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