Cholula Chipotle Hot Sauce

Cholula Hot Sauce is a world-renowned brand originally named after the 2,500-year-old city of Cholula in Puebla, Mexico. The brand was introduced in the United States in the late 1980s by the Jose Cuervo family (specifically the Harrison family in Chapala, Mexico), who created the iconic wooden cap design and the illustration of 'La Chola' on the label. While the recipe and initial production began in Mexico, it gained massive international popularity as a premium hot sauce.

In 2020, McCormick & Company, a global leader in flavor, officially acquired the brand for $800 million. Despite its global ownership by an American multinational corporation, the sauce continues to be primarily manufactured in Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico, maintaining its status as an 'Imported from Mexico' product. This ensures the authentic flavor profile derived from arbol and piquin peppers remains consistent with its cultural roots. McCormick remains the ultimate owner as of 2026, managing global distribution and category expansion.