As the old saying goes: Never trust someone who doesn’t like avocados. The fruit is a serious crowd-pleaser—especially when mashed into the gift from the gods that we mortals call guacamole. Here, we tapped chefs from three of the coolest restaurants right now to share their best guac recipes.
Guac It Like It's Hot
Chef Rocky Barnette of The Capri in Marfa, Texas
Ingredients:
5 avocados, split and seeded 2 ounces avocado oil 2 ounces lemon juice ½ medium red onion, diced into small pieces ½ bunch cilantro, finely chopped Pinch of cumin Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions: Heat grill until it is very hot. Brush avocado halves with oil and lemon juice and season with salt. Grill avocados until charred. Combine with remaining ingredients. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
Executive Chef Thomas Quenet of Paradisus in Los Cabos, Mexico
Ingredients: 1 ripe tomato 3 very ripe (but not bruised) avocados 1 lime (just juice) Peppermint, leaves chopped 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 red or green chili, finely chopped
Directions: Smash avocados using the tip of a fork and combine with other ingredients.
Executive Chef Larbi Dahrouch of Aqua by Larbi at One & Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico
Ingredients:
2 pounds avocado flesh 1½ tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons salt 3 teaspoons chopped cilantro 1 cup pico de gallo Queso panela, to taste
Directions: Mix ingredients together in a molcajete, if one is available. Cut queso panela cheese into small chunks and add to guacamole.
Tip: Make your own pico de gallo by combining 2½ cups chopped tomatoes, 22⁄3 cups chopped onion, 22⁄3 tablespoons cilantro and 1½ tablespoons lemon juice.
