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Riverwalk Guacamole

One of the most famous attractions of Texas is the Riverwalk in San Antonio. It's a great place to stroll or take a riverboat cruise...and there are restaurants galore to pick from. We just returned from a visit to Texas and a wonderful time on the Riverwalk. Memories of the guacamole will live on!




We walked by a Bistro where they were making fresh guacamole at the table and before long we found ourselves sitting at one of their tables. Who can resist? We ordered a 'guacamole-for-two' salad, prepared right at the table. It was good to the last lick and I would have liked to order another...and another! But instead I had the server explain exactly what she was doing and have already enjoyed my copycat guacamole at home.

Ingredients:
  • Juice of 1/2 of an orange
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 avocado, pitted and scooped out of skin
  • 1 small Roma tomato, diced
  • 2 tablespoon diced red onions
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, or to taste
  • 1/2  teaspoon coarsely ground sea salt
Directions:
  1. Squeeze juices into bowl.
  2. Add avocado and coarsely chop.
  3. Add onions, chopped tomato,and cilantro...fold into avocado mixture.
  4. Add salt.
  5. Result should be crudely chopped not mashed.

That’s it. I think the key is to getting avocado that is at it's peak; it should be a little dark-skinned and somewhat soft when squeezed.
I posted a few photos of the 'real thing' over at My Front Porch today, if you want to take a peek. A cast iron bowl for presentation would be nice, but the taste is the same. Enjoy!
from the kitchen of
recipe file

21 comments:

  1. EllieApril 14, 2009 at 6:16 AM

    That looks lovely...never thought of putting some orange juice.Now that I have to try! I love guacamole.Thank you...

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  2. Tina ButlerApril 14, 2009 at 6:20 AM

    Yummy I love Guacamole and the riverwalk. I have been looking for a great recipe. Thanks

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  3. GinaApril 14, 2009 at 6:28 AM

    I never imagined using orange juice in Guacamole, sound intriguing. Can't wait to try it.

    Gina from Eat at Bett's

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  4. Schnitzel and the TroutApril 14, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    My husband makes guacamole often, but the orange juice is an interesting idea. Will try it.

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  5. charlotte mgccApril 14, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    i love guacamole, yet have never made it.
    this recipe sure does look appealing.

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  6. xinexApril 14, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    Yummy! I love Mexican food!....Christine

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  7. MichelleApril 14, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    I have to confess, I'm a middle-aged woman and I have NEVER liked to cook. Well, never till I found your blog. I've been following for the last couple of months and you guys are great! And oh, I love Guacamole..... and bread, and the cookies, and the biscuits..... Keep on posting, these recipes are ALL keepers. Ok, off to the market for fresh tomatoes!


    Michelle in WA

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  8. Lovella ♥April 14, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    Oh yummy. . I often purchase ready made stuff....but i think.. i'll buy an avacado instead...looks so good!

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  9. Sleepy Cat HollowApril 14, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    I like to add more than a few dashes of New Mexican Chili Powder too...it's very tasty.

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  10. Amber StarApril 14, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    I'm so glad you enjoyed your visit to Texas and the Riverwalk is where my husband and I celebrated our anniversary a couple of years ago. It was nearly Christmas and the lights were beautiful.

    I've never put orange juice in guacamole, but it sounds good.

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  11. MargApril 14, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    I think I'm taking a trip to Hoffstede's right now.

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  12. CottonpickinfarmApril 14, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    For me, Guacamole is the ultimate comfort food. And I need a lot of comforting! Just a bowl and a spoon... that's all I need. I think the orange juice sounds wonderful.

    Cottonpickinfarm
    www.cottonpickinfarm.blogspot.com

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  13. BettyApril 14, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    I love guacamole..I'll have to make this sometime to share with my daughters.
    So fun to watch it being prepared at your table!

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  14. TrishApril 14, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    Well...now that looks pretty terrific I must say! Hmmmm I like that it is not mushed to smithereens! More of a salad! Avocado is sooo good for you too! Thanks for sharing that!

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  15. Anne/kqApril 15, 2009 at 1:40 AM

    I like to make guac in a metate. I picked mine up at a Mexican market for like $3.

    But, I'm a purist. My favorite type of guac is coarsely mashed (with a fork) avocado, salt, and a bit of lime juice. That's it. If I must, I'll put a tiny bit of tomato and onion in, but I think cilantro overwhelms the perfection that is a ripe avocado. (They are ripe when you gently tap the stem, and it falls off; when underneath it is brown, not green; and the skin, when pressed, gives a bit but not too much. Not all avocados are black when ripe.) I might try a shot of orange juice along with my lime next time, that sounds interesting-- but not that much, that's too much liquid for my tastes!

    Of course, I'm spoiled. I get free avocados from friends' trees all summer...

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  16. CottonpickinfarmApril 15, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    Had to sign back in to let you know that I mentioned your Riverwalk Guacamole copycat and your blog on mine. I couldn't seem to help myself... I've been dreaming of your recipe for Riverwalk Guac all day!

    http://cottonpickinfarm.blogspot.com/2009/04/pintos-and-cheese.html

    Cottonpickinfarm
    www.cottonpickinfarm.blogspot.com

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  17. AnnelieseApril 15, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    I like Trish's words, "pretty terrific!" I will be back for this one.

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  18. Bev KApril 16, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    Judy, my DIL taught me to make guacamole, and she also said to chop the avocados as opposed to mashing them. Apparently the flavour is better when they are chopped. Except for the orange juice and cilantro, my recipe is similar. It's always a hit.

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  19. BlalockApril 17, 2009 at 1:59 AM

    I can't wait to try this!!!

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  20. AnonymousApril 17, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    I make mexican food often and this looks so good. I usually have a fresh avacado in the kitchen. A nice recipe for adding to a BBQ as well. Kathy

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  21. a woman who isApril 17, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    I have heard about that River Walk from Strider. Someday...

    This sounds delicious,a new twist with the orange. I will have to check out your blog.

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