Barely warm
A 1 out of 5. Kids eat it happily, and so does anyone who normally skips the salsa bowl.
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
What it is
Why we make it this way.
Every family has somebody who does not do spicy, and this is the jar that means they still get to eat. It is mellow and a little sweet, with enough acidity that it never tastes flat. Put it on the table next to the Verde Hot and everyone at the party is looked after.
- Chips for the kids
- Chicken tamales
- Grilled corn
- Quesadillas
Worth knowing
Three things about it.
A little sweet
The tangy sweetness is deliberate. It is what makes this one work on sweet corn, on chicken, and straight off a chip.
The party jar
Buy this alongside a hot one. Two jars covers every guest you have.
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.
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
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.
Goes with
The rest of our salsas.
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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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.
Still not sure?
Frequently asked questions.
Is the Mild Orange spicy at all?
Barely — a 1 out of 5 on our scale. It has flavor and tang rather than heat.
What makes it orange?
It is a tomato-and-mild-chile base rather than a green tomatillo one, blended smoother than our Red Roasted, which lands it somewhere between the two in color.
Family owned. Best tamales and salsa in the North State.
Want mild orange salsa at your event?
Party packs by the dozen or full catering. Call (530) 783-7211, text (530) 354-0173, or send us the details for a free quote.