Thursday Night Market
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Downtown Chico
Main St & Broadway between 2nd and 4th, plus City Plaza
Seasonal · April 9 – September 24, 2026
Handmade in Chico, CA · Thursdays & Saturdays
Tamales and salsa, made like family.
Three salsas, four kinds of tamales and a bean dip people ask us about by name — all made in small batches by one Chico family. Find us at both downtown markets, or have us feed your event.
Thursday Night Market · 6–9pm
Saturday farmers market · 7:30am–1pm
Free bean dip when you join the newsletter
2markets weekly
Our products
Ten things, all made by hand.
Everything below is made in small batches by our own family. Pick a jar, take a dozen home for the freezer, or order enough to feed a room.
Salsas
Three salsas, three heat levels, all made in small batches. Buy two and every guest at your table is looked after.
The house favorite
Red Roasted Salsa
Rich, smoky, and full of bold roasted flavor — the jar most people come back for a second time.
HeatMedium · 3/5
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For the heat seekers
Verde Hot Salsa
Bright, zesty, and packs the perfect spicy punch — tomatillo green, and the hottest jar we make.
HeatHot · 5/5
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Everybody can eat this one
Mild Orange Salsa
Smooth and mellow with just a hint of tangy sweetness — the jar for kids, grandparents and anyone who does not want to sweat.
HeatMild · 1/5
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Tamales
Steamed in the husk the traditional way — pork, chicken, vegetarian and a sweet pineapple one for dessert.
The one to order first
Pork Tamales
Tender, seasoned pork wrapped in soft masa — the tamale people buy by the dozen and then come back for.
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Lighter, still full of flavor
Chicken Tamales
Juicy chicken with authentic Mexican spices — a little lighter than the pork, and just as seasoned.
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Not an afterthought
Veggie Tamales
A delicious blend of fresh vegetables for a lighter bite — a real tamale, not a meat one with the meat left out.
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Dessert, in a husk
Sweet Pineapple Tamales
A sweet twist, perfect as a treat or dessert — the one nobody expects and everybody finishes.
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The bean dip everybody asks about, party packs by the dozen, and anything else you want to ask us for.
New — and free with the newsletter
Bean Dip
Creamy, slow-cooked bean dip made the way it is made at home — and the thing we give away free when you join our monthly newsletter.
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By the dozen, for a crowd
Party Packs
Order by the dozen for family gatherings or special events — tamales, salsas and bean dip, packed to travel.
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Have a special request? Just ask
Custom Orders
Special requests, dietary needs, big quantities, a flavor we do not usually make — ask, and the answer is often yes.
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Where to find us
Two markets, every week.
Both in downtown Chico, a few blocks apart. Thursday evenings in season, Saturday mornings all year round.
Saturday Farmers Market
7:30am – 1:00pm
Downtown Chico Municipal Parking Lot
E 2nd St & Wall St, Chico, CA
Year round, rain or shine
Making a special trip? Check our Facebook page or call (530) 783-7211 first — private bookings and bad weather do occasionally keep us off the street.
Free monthly newsletter
Sign up, get a free bean dip.
One email a month — where to find us, what is new, and one recipe from our kitchen. Join and your first bean dip is free, claimed at either market. No purchase, no catch.
Who we are
A Chico family, and a lot of masa.
At Butte Valley Salsa & More, we’re all about bringing the fresh, authentic taste of Mexico to our neighbors in Chico and the surrounding towns. We’re a family-run food stand dedicated to serving the best homemade salsas and tamales — just like abuela used to make.
From carefully selected ingredients to time-honored recipes, every batch is made with love, tradition and a passion for good food. Whether you’re picking up a jar of our signature salsa for your next BBQ or ordering a dozen tamales for a family gathering, we’re here to make every meal a little more flavorful.
Try it risk free
100% satisfaction guaranteed.
We know food has to look as good as it tastes. Every batch is prepared with care — and if you are not satisfied, we will go the extra mile to make it right.
Three ways to get it
However much you need.
A jar for the fridge, a dozen for the freezer, or a full spread for a hundred people. Same kitchen, same recipes.
Come to the market
We are downtown Thursday evenings in season and every Saturday morning year round. Walk up, taste before you buy, take jars home.
Market times & spots →Order a party pack
Tamales by the dozen, salsas and bean dip, packed to travel. You collect it ready to go — no staff, no setup, no cleanup.
How party packs work →Have us cater it
Weddings, birthdays, company lunches, community days — or book us as a food vendor at your market or festival.
Catering & vendor booking →
The Salsa Club
Never run out again.
Our regulars buy the same things every week, and sometimes we sell out before they get to us. The Salsa Club reserves your tamales and your salsa every month at member pricing — bagged, labeled and waiting so you skip the line.
- Your picks reserved every month
- Member pricing on everything else
- Skip the line at both markets
- First pick on seasonal batches
Tamale Regular
The booth & the food
Small batches, every week.
Our canopy at the downtown market, and what comes out of our kitchen to fill it.
Testimonials
What others are saying.
From Chico locals who found us at the market.
Nothing beats the Red Roasted.
I’ve tried salsas all over Chico, but nothing beats the rich, smoky flavor of the Red Roasted. The tamales are just like the ones my grandma used to make — full of flavor and so comforting. Every visit is a treat!
Now I’m hooked.
Stopped by on a whim and now I’m hooked! The Verde Hot Salsa has the perfect kick, and the Sweet Pineapple Tamales are my new favorite dessert. You can taste the love in every bite.
Everyone loves them, even the meat-eaters.
The veggie tamales are a lifesaver for my family get-togethers — everyone loves them, even the meat-eaters! Always fresh, always delicious. Highly recommend to anyone looking for real homemade flavor.
Service areas
Chico, Butte County & the North State.
We are based in Chico and we deliver party packs and catering across Butte, Glenn and Tehama counties. Pick your town for local details.
Still not sure?
Frequently asked questions.
Where is Butte Valley Salsa located?
We are a family food stand based in Chico, California, and you will find us at two downtown markets every week — the Thursday Night Market on Thursday evenings, 6:00pm – 9:00pm, and the Saturday farmers market, 7:30am – 1:00pm, year round. Both spots are here, or follow us on Facebook for any changes.
What kind of salsas and tamales do you make?
Three salsas at three heat levels — Red Roasted (smoky, medium), Verde Hot (tomatillo, hot) and Mild Orange (mellow, barely warm) — and four tamales: pork, chicken, veggie and a sweet pineapple one for dessert. Plus our bean dip, party packs by the dozen, and custom orders. See everything we make.
Do you offer vegetarian options?
Yes. Our veggie tamales are made as their own recipe rather than a meat one with the meat left out, and our salsas are vegetarian. We cook in one family kitchen, so if you have a strict requirement please ask us at the booth and we will be straight with you about it.
Do you provide catering for events?
Absolutely. We cater weddings, birthdays, corporate events, community gatherings and memorials across Chico and Butte County — and we book as a food vendor at markets and festivals. Get a free quote.
How can I book you for my event?
Three ways: call (530) 783-7211, text (530) 354-0173, or fill in the form on our catering page. Quotes are free and we come back quickly.
What are your hours?
We answer the phone Monday through Sunday, 11:00am – 7:00pm. Our selling hours are the two markets: Thu 6–9pm and Sat 7:30am–1pm, both downtown.
Is there really a free bean dip?
There really is. Join our free monthly newsletter, then show the welcome email at our booth and your first bean dip is on us. One per household, no purchase needed.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
Not a storefront — we are a market stand and a family kitchen. The markets are where you buy from us in person, and everything else goes through the phone or the forms on this site.
Family owned. Best tamales and salsa in the North State.
Hungry now, or planning ahead?
Call (530) 783-7211, text (530) 354-0173, or send us the details and we will come back with a free quote for your event.