This Is How Rubio’s Makes Housemade Guacamole

Curious as to what the recipe for Rubio’s guacamole entails? The answer is four simple ingredients, adjusted to your taste.

Last updated: April 21, 2018

Katie Dillon

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Here in San Diego—we are located next to the Mexico border, after all—those very words conjure up a desire to dip a fresh tortilla chip into a heap of guacamole or salsa.

So what goes into a perfect bowl of guac? It turns out that the answer is very little. I’m always intrigued by what popular Mexican restaurants do and, in case you’re curious, here is the easy guacamole recipe from Rubio’s. No measurements are listed because they say you just modify these four ingredients to taste.

Hass avocados
chopped cilantro
a sprinkle of natural sea salt
lime-juice

The art of perfect guacamole can become muddled when it involves too many ingredients. But when you must jazz it up, Rubio’s suggests simply mixing in a salsa from their salsa bar.

The recipe of Rubio's guacamole is quite simple

Ralph Rubio himself is a La Jolla resident. I had the pleasure of meeting him during a private tasting around the time the new La Jolla Rubio’s restaurant on Fay Avenue opened. He could not be a nicer guy.

So, make some guac today, pair it with a cold beer or margarita and enjoy! It’s also Taco Tuesday .

Katie Dillon

Katie Dillon is the founder of La Jolla Mom, a trusted travel resource for exploring San Diego—both with kids and without—and for luxury hotel stays worldwide. A professional travel advisor and former expat in Hong Kong and London, she’s uniquely qualified to review hotels with the discerning eye that comes from years of living in a Four Seasons. A San Diego local for over three decades, she’s active in the tourism community, a certified San Diego destination specialist, and a longtime member of attractions like the San Diego Zoo and LEGOLAND California. Her readers benefit from exclusive hotel privileges, verified theme park ticket discounts, and booking tools that simplify planning.