PICO DE GALLO | The BEST Bowl of Salsa You Will Eat All Year Long (Authentic Mexican Recipe)

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This bowl of Pico de Gallo is so dang good it’ll have you crowing like a rooster 🐔🗣️
Back in the day I used to make the pico for our family barbecues. My grandma used to tell me it was the best recipe she ever had. So good in fact, that there would have to be TWO whole bowls because I would eat an entire on myself 🤣
In this video I’m gonna share the authentic, restaurants style and homemade recipe we use for our favorite snack and condiment - PICO DE GALLO!
My personal pro tip here is to use SERRANOS instead of jalapeños to take the heat up a few notches. And the best part of this recipe is you can adjust all the ingredients to you personal preferences.
You can add more tomato, less onion, double the chile or omit the cilantro - whatever you and your friends and family like, it can be done easily in this delicious recipe.
Ingredients
9 Roma Tomatos
1/2 White Onion
3 Whole Serranos (or Jalapeños for less heat)
1 Head of Cilantro (chopped)
1 Large Lime
2 tsp Sea Salt
And your favorite bag of chips
Take the heat up even more using my SALSA VERDE recipe:
• TWO SALSAS You Always ...
Now let’s get to making PICO DE GALLO!

[@hypobelow]

This man will unify the world one day

[@Micha-kv5dl]

That bird imitation was WILD

[@spacejeezle628]

LEGENDARY

[@beanerschnitzel794]

it was wicked!!!! i love it! 🦅

[@Rdot3423]

😂😂😂

[@Seven7ails]

I thought he was imitating a rooster 🐓 lol

[@globalwordfilmstv8532]

🤣🤣😂😂😂😂 and hilarious

[@user-bm2ce2ed6j]

about 20 years ago, i used to go to this wonderful Mexican fast food diner, they made the most awesome Pico De Gallo, and they would laugh at me because i would eat that stuff alone by the spoonfull, and were so nice and would always give me a monster sized cup of it to take home with me for free!! Such great memories, they are still there too! Thank you for showing me how to make it, however I have to stick to Jalapeno peppers ha ha

[@Tybearmouse]

I love that stuff too

[@Joshua-om4qx]

Give them some love please...Put their name and location out there. Ha

[@user-bm2ce2ed6j]

@@Joshua-om4qx Of course, they are Angelo's in ANAHEIM CA , they serve a bit of everything but Mexican is their main specialty!! I was there last July, and now I am wanting to go there again lol.

[@MsMona-qg9jx]

I literally came to KZbin for this recipe and you sir delivered. The crow, the dance...I love it 😂😂😂

[@amatthew7861]

I am from Yuma, Arizona and am living in Japan with my Japanese wife and our two sons. Nothing makes my wife happier than some carne asada/yaki niku and a bowl of pico! Happy to share my culture with friends and family out here! Amazing how good brings us all together, man 😂

[@abigailcaraballo2623]

Beautiful !

[@user-uz8ey5ui7t]

I am from the Imperial Valley and I agree buddy.

[@millomelon7702]

very wholesome

[@xxxViceroyxxx]

why only 2?

[@iTz_Sonic0Emili0]

Yuma mentioned✅️💃💯🔥🔥🔥

[@JustinDOehlke]

My family all agree that my food is best, but they can never tell why or say how so. Well, when I could, I watched my mom like a hawk when she cooked and that's it. I just do exactly as she did. Sadly, she passed away in 2007, but I think of her and my granny every time I'm in the kitchen ;)

[@minarosered6699]

For those of you who do not speak Spanish or come from a different country, he was imitating a rooster. Pico de gallo means "rooster's beak" in Spanish.

[@GTS_Fanatic]

my family can't get enough of this. every time i make it they argue who ate the most lmao. it's so tasty and pretty cheap.

[@911theanonymous]

The only thing better than this is growing your own tomatoes, which are soooo sweet with the hot! Yes sir!!

[@mstyles2667]

Pico De Gallo is one of my favorite foods ever! I can eat it by the pound.

[@beanerschnitzel794]

Tia Julie of Calistoga Califas, always said eat a lot of chilis you will be healthy and she lived to 96! It also could have helped having a husband 30 years younger, it was such a beautiful marriage love you Tia! oh and even living in an apartment she still had planters on the porch to grow a bunch of varieties i still have the seeds and harvest every year keeping your memory alive Tia

[@thetayoung3066]

Arnie is my kind of guy. I can eat the whole bowl of salsa by myself too.😮

[@adamh1228]

yeah, sounds like what happens when i make this....

[@victorgomez9583]

This is exactly how I make my Pico, every once in a while I'll throw in some chunks of avocado. 👍😋

[@zackp3401]

Love your enthusiasm for pico, brother! I too will eat a whole bowl of it. One of my most favorite things ever.

[@waynemanning3262]

Looks great! This north of the border(Canadian border) boy married a Rio Valley(Weslaco) girl and had to learn how to do fajitas and pico de gallo the right way. I make my pico de gallo just like yours, but I chop the peppers much finer as I am after all a northern boy! Authentic pico de gallo is hard to find up here and is always the hit of party, love watching your recipes!

[@WhatYourtold]

I like to use red/purple onions in mine. Also I once worked in a Mexican restaurant and they taught me putting in the salt & pepper then drizzling the lime over top to melt those spices makes a huge impact on the flavor.

[@kevincameron8437]

The purple onions add a nice pop of color!

[@tomtheplummer7322]

Arnie always says, make it the way You like it. 🤷‍♂️👍🏻😋

[@beerman9807]

It’s not a restaurant thing , that’s how it’s made everywhere

[@ArnieTex]

@@tomtheplummer7322 yes!

[@ArnieTex]

@@beerman9807 your lost my brother, hahahaha, it IS a restaurant thing here in the RGV and most pf south Texas and all up the Rio Grande river at least to El Paso, not sure where you live amigo. Tnx

[@WasatchTraveler]

Exactly the way I make it. I've found that letting all ingredients sit in so much juice for more than a little while can change the flavor. So I let it marinade in the juice for a while and then I strain it and drink the juice :)

[@daianspahava8279]

I thought I was the only one who did that? Also put the juice on some steak with the pico and it’s amazing

[@WasatchTraveler]

@@daianspahava8279 Best V8 ever :)

[@TheBritishPatriot]

I appreciate that you aren’t so strict with recipes, a lot of people will say you absolutely have to use cilantro and it has to be lime not lemon, but you always encourage people to make dishes however they like regardless of whether it stays true to the authentic recipe while still sharing the knowledge of what is authentic, that’s the mark of a true chef, someone who acknowledges that people have different tastes and that experimentation is what leads to new dishes.

[@livingobject]

I love how he's smiling throughout the whole video

[@OGStoneVegas]

how the hell do people not like cilantro in a bowl of pico

[@pjcash1167]

It is a fact that cilantro taste like soap to some people. personally, I love it.

[@OGStoneVegas]

@@pjcash1167 their life must suck

[@robinvarnadoe8429]

My mom and I love cilantro however my brother, niece and nephew hate it because it taste like soap to them.

[@iffyfox9749]

​@@OGStoneVegas Eh, I mean sure they can't experience that one specific flavor compound, but salsa is delicious regardless if it has cilantro. Personally I don't taste anything special about salsa or pico with cilantro in it. Maybe I need to try one with a lot of cilantro in it

[@robertmurdock7530]

I KNOW, right?

[@hunterbenoit3484]

The energy you have is absolutely contagious

[@elirios9703]

Grilled fajitas last night ,and salted my pico de gallo,, best ever! You taught this old dog a new trick! Thanks Artie! 👍

[@BintGumby]

Watching you makes me so happy when im sad. And pico de gallo makes me happy

[@fightactionnow]

Pico de Gallo is one of my favorites for tacos, nachos, steak, eggs, taquitos, and tortilla chips! Love this.

[@toms4020]

This guy knows how its done

[@drumyogi9281]

I love it. I just made a puco Pico de gallo and this randomly showed up. I grew up in california with a Sicilian family so Mexican food is everywhere. Pico de gallo is always a really wonder treat. Honest, down to earth food. Hard to beat!

[@Mama-nu7it]

Thank you it reminds me my Mum from Africa

[@gregyazzie5247]

I chop/cut my onions under the vent fan (with the fan running) above my stove. Haven't had any issues with them since I started doing this.

[@cmcull987]

To me, Pico de Gallo is a great salad. By itself, it's delish.

[@markdarling440]

arnie is the real deal been watching your videos bud im from houston. arnies giving away all the secrets!

[@PaffordHomestead]

I live close to Houston out in Dayton

[@markdarling440]

@@PaffordHomestead right on! i have a property in dayton..

[@PaffordHomestead]

@markdarling440 wow small world its not much country anymore

[@poeticsilence047]

Giving away all the secrets why Texas has the best food.

[@mariqueflores6815]

From Houston too❤

[@goldenarch3239]

I love pico de gallo as much as you do. Its nice to see that Im not the only one who will eat a whole bowl of it in one sitting hahahahaha

[@jameskeener7251]

I kept shaking my head YES all the way through your video. I've gotten in trouble too for eating all I had made. Yours is the perfect recipe for me. I enjoyed your presentation a lot.

[@bigdaddywarbucks069]

I havent stopped making this weekly since watching u make it me and my pops love it it is a staple in my house now. Thank you very much.

[@bobbyb1607]

I love your happy dance lol. The leftover juice in the bottom with some olive oil and vinegar make a great salad dressing.

[@susanferrer2755]

I just drank my juice out of the pico bowl😂

[@haroldtoomey630]

I made it your way exactly...and im ashamed, not ashamed that i took complete credit for it. it was a hit for my family at my latest BBQ. no more buying premade Pico. thank you.

[@m.ambriz7397]

I'm born and raised in Brownsville, Texas. I'll forever be a "Valley Girl" 😊 even though I moved. Watching your videos takes me back home. Keep em' coming!

[@shirleyingram1383]

I love pico de gallo and I too can eat the whole bowl by myself! It’s addictive you take 1 bite and then you just can’t stop , it’s just so darn good!!! I love watching Arnie make his pico and anything else he decides to make , he too is just so darn cute!!!

[@AntipodalBrink]

This is gonna be so good when the tomato growing weather gets warmer. I don't think I can wait that long, though.

[@TheRealSamanthaReacts]

Omg he just crowed!!! Hilarious!!! Love it!

[@jordanleach1747]

Brother, you have an awesomeness about you that is very relatable! I like the flow of the video, and how wholesome you and the missus are! I will most certainly give this a try and look forward to more videos! You're doing an awesome job! Keep up the great work!!

[@marty5300]

that's much like the pico my mom has made for ages.. nothing beats it imo. I like how it's not watery but you can chop up some serranos and the smaller green chilies and it makes it all soo good.

[@babounous]

When used only as a dip for tortilla chips, my Hispanic stepmother would also add some diced avocado to the Pico de Gallo. But traditional Pico like Arnie makes it here, is how I make it as the perfect accompaniment to beef fajita-filled quesadillas.

[@Meg_88]

Yeah, when we make it as a snack with tostadas, we also add avocado to it. Always delicious with or without though, lol.

[@michaelalbert6421]

Maybe even some cucumber if it’s laying around. It will give a light crunch to the pico de gallo

[@jerryoshea3116]

Funnily enough I was thinking that& I think I wld add some cucumber(not traditional but nice)

[@almastripling1254]

I followed your recipe and made the best delicious pico de gallo this weekend. My in-laws loved it. Thank you so much!

[@mariehamilton3354]

Love your sense of humor and your love of family. It comes across in your recipes!

[@beargirl1]

the vibes in this video are absolutely wonderful, i think i found a new favorite cooking channel 😎❤️

[@carlarowland1813]

I do love cilantro and extra lime juice in my pinko de gallo I feel like gives much more of a bite and flavor 👍💞

[@KevinZ.000]

Excellent "beak of the rooster" recipe (7:22). From a guero who lived in Tucson and now lives in New England, I miss the Sonoran cuisine. Every summer I make a few gazpacho sopas and salsa fresca, if you can't find it make it.

[@redneckatheist4136]

My favorite pico de gallo, as a Texan living in Southern Ohio, is late August, garden heirloom tomatoes, corked and pissed off super corked red jalapenos, fresh plucked cebolla and cilantro. I sometimes finely dice a little fresh habanero in so I can keep the bowl for myself.

[@Paul-oh4ub]

Tried this for the first time today and I completely understand how you can eat a whole bowl because that’s exactly what I did. I’m going back to the grocery store tomorrow! I added purple onions with garlic powder and adobo. Amazing!

[@kevincameron8437]

This is my go to dish when we have folks over, or at football parties. Always requested and I’m glad to know that mine matches yours. Thanks for sharing.

[@hildalopez1252]

I never understood why I buy versus making it because its so EASY!!! Thank you for sharing... now to make some 😋

[@pibbitybibbity]

I went to high school in Alice and lived in Kingsville for many years. The smell that arises when making pico de gallo brings back so many memories! In Texas I always used to like the sweet yellow #2015 onions they grow in the valley, but can’t find any that are as good anywhere else.

[@hotandsoursoup2664]

Love those onions

[@hotandsoursoup2664]

Love those onions. I have some old acquaintances that lived in Alice and my uncle lives in Kingsville

[@dougpearce8019]

I too wanted to crow like a rooster after tasting your Pico De Gallo. Well done and thank you for sharing.

[@shanepalmer528]

Brother,, I’m so glad that I stumbled across your channel. You are so entertaining and well informative. I love your simplicity!! Keep up the good work!! 😊👍💯

[@monicablanchard4081]

You are killing me the crowing at the begining!!!! LOL. and YES on the Serrano peppers!!! good recipe. thank you for sharing

[@Jumbaride]

Someone was grandma's favorite... 💞

[@debo7320]

These cooking shows take me back to when I was just a little girl. This food was such a big part of our culture. It was a time when family could get together and enjoy the most delicious meals while creating beautiful memories. I remember waking up every morning to the smell of homemade flour tortillas my mom and abuelita would be making. Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipes with us.❤️

[@Irod8181]

I made your salsa with your secret peppers in Adobo sauce, everyone loved it! Now I'm in charge of making the salsa. Thank you for sharing your great recipes

[@bradyh.3879]

Love your videos sharing stories and culture. Passing down knowledge is one of the most important things we can do. Thank you for Sharing.

[@allentastic]

Mi abuelita taught me a very similar pico recipe way back in the day and it’s always a hit! Love to see how much joy this beautiful dish brings you 😁😁😁

[@jimwallace9348]

You are so much fun to watch and learn from. When I was in the Air Force I was stationed at Laughlin AFB in Del Rio from 1975-1980. There was this really small Mexican restaurant there that might have had 5 tables in it before they expanded to maybe 8 tables. I think they had some of the best tasting Mexican food that I have ever had.

[@moduqueRN]

I totally get you…my favorite snack is salsa and chips. Can definitely eat a whole bag with your pico! Came across your channel and I subscribed! ❤😊

[@RevinSOR13]

I used to live with my buddy Mike (Miguel) when I was down on my luck. He helped me out a lot. He showed me all the tips and tricks for making great Mexican food, and I absolutely love Pico. He does the salt thing, too, and it is a world of difference. Way better than so many you find in those big chain restaurants.

[@SuperTori2007]

I'm a Texan living in South Carolina and just discovered your channel. I'm loving watching you make all the great food from home. ❤ Also, just made this Pico last night. Sooooo good!

[@carlstawicki1915]

Awesome. I like to add the lime zest also, which give the salsa extra zing. I also use white onion. I may be wrong, but it seems to stay snappier longer than yellow onion.

[@zeballgood571]

We love some pico de gallo. It’s one of our absolute favorites with chips… fast and delicious!

[@rethamoore4282]

Man , you are killing me !! I LOVE THAT STUFF !! It is my families favorite treat every Sunday for dinner along with tacos. Our recipe is just like yours and come from my nephew- in-law who is a chef and your nationality. I could never learn Spanish but I sure can eat the food !! ❤❤😊😊

[@Brian-jf1rg]

This is the kind of influencer content the world needs.

[@joegonzalez8091]

Loved this video Arnie. Reminded me of back in the day when my mom would bribe my grandpa into making the pico de gallo for our gatherings. He was bribed with a six pack and was happy to dice all the ingredients.

[@ArnieTex]

Those were the good days when a six pak was all it took haha my Dad was easy to bribe too.

[@lissetsanchez5316]

Yes! Finally someone who puts salt in their pico de gallo!

[@letsjustdirtbike]

I made this tonight for the second time because it's amazing! The first time, I made it just like this, and I used a mixture of serrano and jalapeño. I loved it, but my friend said that they would prefer in between a salsa and pico. This time, I did just that and I hit it with an emulsion blender lightly. I also only did serrano peppers this time, then I added more fresh chunky diced onion before serving and it was truly amazing! ❤ I love it both ways! ❤

[@autonomousglisteningwater2286]

To me it tastes better the next day. Also I like adding chunks of avocado. My wife cant take the hear so I have to make it mild. I use jalapeños and scoop them out. I cringe but I add heat to my portion.

[@markmower6507]

Pico de Gallo is fantastic! I definitely put garlic in mine and I take the seeds out of the peppers, however I do like to use a combination of jalapeno and serrano and habanero peppers.

[@AlismonitesPatrides]

I made your pico de 🐓. 3 tomatoes, quarter onion, cilantro, one jalapeño, one serrano, one lime, salt. The serrano was 🧨!!! Very yummy. Thanks Arnie.

[@dorischow1248]

I found your video from Facebook. I’m glad I found you! My husband is Mexican & we absolutely love Mexican food. I really enjoyed watching your cooking videos!! Thanks for your tutorials. 😅 Have a blessed day!

[@jenniferharris7633]

Hi Arnie, hola from Refugio. I just found your channel. We use pico on everything. Our morning eggs, our cheese enchiladas and our baked potatoes to name a few. It freshens up heavy foods. I make mine just like yours, but we like minced garlic added. When in a time crunch, HEB has a pretty decent pico that I've used, too.

[@rance-medicineman8583]

i had no idea what Pico de gallo was until i ended playing college baseball in the RGV. Once i moved home i wanted to bring everything with me. I loved the valley. Some of the best cooks in this country...

[@madmommy]

Love your recipes! Have also purchased your OG salt blend and WOW bbq blend. They are fantastic!

[@beanerschnitzel794]

I love this stuff! I really love the way you and mama work as a team, she’s so funny and cute just like you, my favorite is the tamale lesson

[@ArnieTex]

Thank you so much!!

[@elsamorales3350]

Love your patient , clear way u explain your recipes!👍🏽😊blessings

[@Hotscrotum69]

Crow baby crow! That looks ridiculous!!!! Awesome video!!! Thx.

[@kevinfinnegan8547]

I love watching your videos; keep them coming!

[@Nettiema]

Your wife is blessed to have u

[@singularity___]

Wow, the exact pico de gallo recipe I've needed in my life. This looks amazing, pico is one of my favorite things, it's just so good

[@PhysGraffiti]

Fun to watch. Thanks chef!

[@BiornBear]

Pick de gallo and salsa are my two favorite snacks, well that and dill pickles lol.

[@lydiamlopez86]

Arnie, I love Pico my tia owned a restaurant back in the 80's and she made it just like yours. Now I make it all the time too, I can't get enough of it with chips. I used your OG seasoning instead of salt came out perfect!

[@alg6156]

Arnie love the simplicity for all your recipes. Also love the way you’re representing the valley keep doing great videos. I made the barbacoa especial last night for my coworkers for this morning and they loved it. It brought a little home(956) to Alabama. Thank you sir and the best of luck to you.

[@amb7440]

My new favorite channel! Love the recipes and the happy eatin'! Keep 'em coming!

[@_TheRockyGamer_]

You remind me a lot of my dad! It’s great! Thank you for a video, now I can make this for my fiancé, who is obsessed with pico de gallo!

[@alinatuck2604]

Hey Arnie! Since watching your video I’ve made this pretty much every day! It’s so delicious and simple. Thanks so much! 🌶

[@patricecooper8419]

I literally LOVE pico de gallo! It's great with a lot things in Mexican food! This is a great video! Your little bird imitation was very cute! Plus, you a quite a character-very fun to listen to!

[@NateFreestyle]

I've been store buying this stuff for years, but you inspired me to make this last night and it was so good. My stomach almost exploded. Thank you! It reminds me a bit of the classic Arabic salad. Just substitute the lime with lemon, the cilantro with mint and parsley, and add cucumbers.

[@jessehernandez841]

Thank you Armie you are the man!

[@RyllenKriel]

I use serrano peppers in my pico also! They have a nice citrus peppery heat that works perfect with lime. I like a pinch of salt, just a small amount of garlic and a dash of chili powder too. You are too right about eating pico de gallo at every meal. I could do it!

[@cynthiacarde1983]

Thanks for sharing such great insights on how to make this delicious Pico de gallo dish! I am excited for attempting to make this for my first time! Yes, this over 🍿popcorn 😊🐓

[@xiomarabonilla480]

Love love love it 💕 thank you for all these amazing recipes

[@adalopez3004]

I just made it, loved it! Thank you 🤗

[@theholubfam4444]

i made your pico de gallo recipe yesterday for the super bowl and everyone who tried it loves it, including me!!!! it is so good and flavorful and thank you for providing such wonderful recipes!!!! my husband also cooked some molleja and oooo your tips help make it so delicious, thank you!!!!

[@menagonzalez3057]

You can also add avocado and it is delicious

[@Johneekay]

I made this using your recipe today. Absolutely fantastic !! We have made pico before, but the tomato/onion ratio was always off. This was hands down super easy and so delicious ! Thanks for sharing !