--- product_id: 736459147 title: "Ortega Original Taco Sauce, Medium, 16 Ounce" brand: "ortega" price: "R670" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Ortega" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/736459147-ortega-original-taco-sauce-medium-16-ounce store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 14 herbs & spices blend Zero added salt Easy-pour shaker top Ortega Original Taco Sauce, Medium, 16 Ounce **Brand:** ortega **Price:** R670 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌮 Elevate Every Bite with Ortega’s Legendary Zest! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ortega Original Taco Sauce, Medium, 16 Ounce by ortega - **How much does it cost?** R670 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/736459147-ortega-original-taco-sauce-medium-16-ounce) ## Best For - ortega enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ortega brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Heritage Blend:** Crafted from a secret mix of 14 herbs and spices, delivering authentic Mexican zest. - • **Bold Flavor, No Salt:** Enjoy a zesty kick without the sodium overload—perfect for mindful eaters. - • **Effortless Pour Control:** Innovative shaker top ensures mess-free, precise flavor dosing every time. - • **Kosher Certified Quality:** Trust in a premium, kosher-certified condiment that fits your lifestyle. - • **Versatile Culinary Boost:** Elevate tacos, burgers, salads, and more with a single, pantry-ready sauce. ## Overview Ortega Original Taco Sauce, Medium, is America’s best-selling taco sauce featuring a slow-simmered, thick, and smooth formula. Blended with 14 herbs and spices and zero added salt, it offers a bold, authentic Mexican flavor in an easy-to-use shaker bottle. Perfect for enhancing tacos, burgers, salads, and more, this kosher-certified sauce is a versatile pantry essential for flavor-conscious food lovers. ## Description Ortega Taco Sauce is the best selling taco sauce in America! With its slow simmered, thick, smooth formula and unique, easy to pour bottle, no wonder Ortega is #1. Ortega Taco Sauce is a pantry staple and is so versatile. Drizzle Ortega Taco Sauce over tacos, burritos, pizza, baked potatoes, salads, eggs. Dip your favorite corn chips, fire roasted vegetables, grilled chicken strips in Ortega Taco Sauce for a Mexican twist on American dinner time favorites. It all started with chile peppers! The Ortega Chile Packaging Company was born in late 1800's when Emilio, the son of Maria Conception Jacinta Dominguez Ortega, moved to California and founded the first commercial food operation to preserve and package chile peppers, seeds for which he brought with him from New Mexico. Just like Mama Ortega, Emilio took great pride in the food he prepared and focused on providing the highest quality peppers to create the very best salsas and chiles. Review: This is my favorite sauce because it is not real spicey which I don't enjoy but just right Review: Comparable to Taco Bell original Medium Hot Taco Sauce. Very tasty and big size for good price. ## Features - All the flavor without the salt - A versatile blend of 14 herbs and spices - Easy to use shaker top - Enhance the flavor of chicken, burgers, vegetables and your favorite sauces, soups and salads without adding salt - Try at your dinner table to give food full, zesty flavor instead of salt ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000NK7WGC | | ASIN | B000NK7WGC | | Best Sellers Rank | #34,235 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) #4 in Taco Sauce | | Brand Name | ORTEGA | | Color | Medium | | Container Type | Bottle | | Cuisine | Mexican | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (4,220) | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (4,220) | | Department | Grocery | | Diet Type | Kosher | | Flavor | Original Medium | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00039000018944 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Package Weight | 0.8 Kilograms | | Item Type Name | Taco Sauce | | Item Weight | 16 Ounces | | Item model number | 7701894 | | Manufacturer | B&G Foods | | Manufacturer | B&G Foods | | Model Number | 7701894 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Part Number | 7701894 | | Product Dimensions | 6.05 x 10.21 x 19.33 cm; 453.59 g | | Size | 16 Ounce (Pack of 1) | | Specialty | Kosher Certified | | UPC | 039000018944 | | Unit Count | 16.0 Grams | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ORTEGA - **Flavour:** Original Medium - **Item weight:** 16 Ounces - **Package information:** Bottle - **Specialty:** Kosher Certified ## Images ![Ortega Original Taco Sauce, Medium, 16 Ounce - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813mar6INuL.jpg) ![Ortega Original Taco Sauce, Medium, 16 Ounce - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71TBSKIF-0L.jpg) ![Ortega Original Taco Sauce, Medium, 16 Ounce - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81n3gvcHeNL.jpg) ![Ortega Original Taco Sauce, Medium, 16 Ounce - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812Emol9crL.jpg) ![Ortega Original Taco Sauce, Medium, 16 Ounce - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91vruPU3flL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is thus Gluten free** A: It has no ingredients listed that contain gluten but it does not state anywhere on the bottle that it is gluten free. Good sauce . **Q: What's the difference between this and other Ortega "Hot" smooth and thick labels?** A: This product is the same consistency as others in its product line and not as thick as the smooth and think label. It is still smooth with no pieces of ingredients. **Q: In jan.2021 i paid $6.30 for a 16oz bottle of ortega hot sauce and now it's $17.00 why why why???** A: You pay for free shipping in the price **Q: 12 8oz bottles for $45.99 why is the price so extremely high?** A: Hard to find in some places ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***N on 19 April 2026* This is my favorite sauce because it is not real spicey which I don't enjoy but just right ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by H***S on 8 April 2026* Comparable to Taco Bell original Medium Hot Taco Sauce. Very tasty and big size for good price. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by H***E on 8 February 2026* muy rica taco sauce ## Frequently Bought Together - Ortega Original Taco Sauce, Medium, 16 Ounce - Ortega Original Taco Sauce, Hot, 16 Ounce - Ortega Original Taco Sauce, Mild, 16 Ounce --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/736459147-ortega-original-taco-sauce-medium-16-ounce](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/736459147-ortega-original-taco-sauce-medium-16-ounce) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*