This fresh Restaurant-Style Guacamole is creamy and made with just a handful of real ingredients. Ripe avocados, lime juice, red onion, and a touch of seasoning come together in minutes for a dip that tastes just like your favorite Mexican restaurant. Whether you enjoy it with or without cilantro, this guacamole delivers big flavor and smooth texture every single time.
Our family loves to serve this dip with Air Fryer Tostadas Mexicanas or Chicken Tinga Enchiladas.
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This homemade guacamole is fresh, creamy, and ready in minutes! Whether you love cilantro or prefer it without, this easy dip is perfect for scooping, spreading, or topping your favorite dishes.
If you're looking for more crowd-pleasing dips, try Redneck Caviar for a fresh, healthy option or Creamy Queso Blanco Dip for a rich, cheesy alternative!
Why We Love This Recipe
- Fresh & Creamy: Smooth avocados with a hint of lime make the perfect dip or topping.
- Cilantro or No Cilantro: Customize it to your taste—keep it classic or skip the cilantro for a milder flavor.
- Quick & Easy: Made in minutes with simple, fresh ingredients.
- Versatile: Use as a dip, spread, or topping for tacos, nachos, and more!
Ingredients
- Avocado: Only the ripest available will do. Make sure the skins are dark and it's not too firm to the touch. We like the Haas variety.
- Tomato: We prefer Roma tomatoes in this recipe so they don't water down the dip.
- Red onion: Just a little will do.
- Lime: Fresh, juicy limes are non-negotiable.
- Cilantro (Optional): Again, only fresh cilantro will do.
- Tortilla chips: We're serving these for the Fourth of July, so I went with red, white, and blue tortilla chips. Festive!
A full ingredient list with exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below.
Substitutions & Variations
- Cilantro: Substitute cilantro with fresh basil or flat leaf parsley instead. You could also leave it out altogether.
- Tomatoes: A garden tomato or grape tomatoes would work well.
- Add-ins: Add garlic or freshly squeezed lemon for a different flavor.
- Presentation: Serve this guacamole with Beef or Chicken Fajitas on a platter.
How to Make Restaurant-Style Guacamole
STEP ONE: Prep the Produce
Wash the tomato, onion, cilantro, and lime. Set everything aside in a colander to drain.
STEP TWO: Cut and Mash the Avocados
Slice the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a large bowl.
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and gently mash with a fork or potato masher.
STEP THREE: Add the Fresh Ingredients
Dice the tomato, onion, and cilantro. Add them to the mashed avocado and season with salt and pepper.
STEP FOUR: Mix and Serve
Stir everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve right away with tortilla chips.
Expert Tips for Success
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✔️ DO Squeeze some fresh lime or lemon juice over the top and cover the dip with a layer of plastic wrap before refrigerating to prevent browning.
✔️ DO Put cilantro in a jar with a little water. Cover it loosely with a plastic bag to keep it fresh longer.
Storage
Store guacamole in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days, pressing plastic wrap onto the surface to prevent browning. Freezing isn’t recommended, as it affects texture. Serve chilled or at room temp, stirring before serving if needed.
Recipe FAQs
Roma tomatoes are not as juicy. They are firm in texture and will add fresh tomato flavor without diluting your dip.
Believe it or not - yes, but only to some people. The issue comes down to genetics. If this is true for you, try cooking it before eating it. You could also try mincing it or mashing it in a mortar and pestle to release some of the soapy enzymes.
Basil is an Italian herb substitute that will add a sweet, peppery taste to guacamole. Flat leaf parsley would work well if you want to add freshness with a milder flavor profile.
If you prefer a milder taste, then yes. Soaking red onions in ice water for 20-30 minutes will mellow out their flavor.
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Restaurant Style Guacamole Recipe with (or without) Cilantro
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Potato masher
Ingredients
- 7 avocados ripened
- 2 small roma tomatoes (about ¾ cup, diced)
- ¼ cup red onion diced small
- 1 lime juice of
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (or cilantro substitute)
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- cracked pepper (optional) to taste
Instructions
- Wash produce and set it aside to drain in a colander.
- Slice all of the avocados in half and remove the seeds. Scoop out the flesh into a large bowl and discard the remainder.
- Using a citrus squeezer, squeeze the juice of the lime over the top of the avocados and lightly mash with a potato masher (or fork).
- Dice tomato, onion, and cilantro. Add it to the bowl of avocados and sprinkle with salt and garlic powder.
- Mix well and add cracked pepper if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite tortilla chips.
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Notes
Freeze Freezing isn’t recommended, as it affects texture.
Reheat Serve chilled or at room temp, stirring before serving if needed. No reheating is required. Substitutions
- Cilantro: Substitute cilantro with fresh basil or flat leaf parsley instead. You could also leave it out altogether.
- Tomatoes: A garden tomato or grape tomatoes would work well.
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