Sincere, authentic and original… that’s what we are all about.

Desert Pepper Trading Company was born and raised on the border of Texas, Mexico, and New Mexico. This amazing crux of bright flavors, sunlight, and the desert Southwest inspires us in every way.

Our flavors come from a sun swept fusion of the Southwest, the open air markets of Mexico, and our own kitchens. We look backwards into the culinary traditions of the border regions and forward to global new flavors and ideas. This is a multi-generational family run business… that’s right, real people running a real company. Over 25 years now and more than a few margaritas later… we are still at it. Desert Pepper continues to thrill, delight and scare the hell out of us!

Quality Ingredients

To create the best products, you have to start with the best ingredients.

Hatch Valley is ideally suited to grow the best peppers in the world.

Basking in the sun, these peppers provide a depth of flavor that green house peppers can’t match.

Desert Pepper is committed to sourcing only those ingredients that are grown in the ideal regions.

Our products are not only great tasting, but also focused on the greater good of our world.

To create the best products, you have to start with the best ingredients.

Hatch Valley is ideally suited to grow the best peppers in the world.

Basking in the sun, these peppers provide a depth of flavor that green house peppers can’t match.

Desert Pepper is committed to sourcing only those ingredients that are grown in the ideal regions.

Our products are not only great tasting, but also focused on the greater good of our world.

Our Story

Co-founded by mother and son, Norma and Park Kerr, Desert Pepper remains family-owned and operated to bring the best of El Paso border’s tastes to people around the world. “We’re not just about salsa, we’re about lifestyles,” says Park, who together with his mom, sister Monica and brotherin-law Sean, have dedicated themselves to preserving the cuisine of this 400-year-old trade hub of west Texas, southern New Mexico and Chihuahua, Mexico.

Desert Pepper Salsas and Dips

Corn Black Bean

Red Pepper Salsa

Peach Mango Salsa

Roasted Tomato Chipotle Corn Salsa

Salsa Del Rio

Tequila Salsa

Black Bean Dip

Chile Con Queso

Cooking with our Salsas and Dips

Go beyond just snacking and try using our salsas and dips in recipes you can make at home. Enhance grilled chicken or fish with Peach Mango Salsa. Make a killer 7-layer dip with the spicy Black Bean Dip and Tequila Salsa. Homemade nachos with Desert Pepper’s Chile Con Queso and Corn Black Bean Red Pepper Salsa really hits the sweet snack spot. The culinary creations are endless.

Desert Pepper Salsas

Vegan

Fat Free

Low Carb

Fresh Ingredients

Medium or Spicy

• BLACK BEAN DIP: Black beans, tomatoes, sweet green peppers, chipotles & jalapenos harmonize in this spicy Black Bean Dip. Great with fish, nachos & fajitas. Throw caution to the wind and dip in!
• PERFECT TO PAIR: Black Bean Dip pairs with chicken, pork or chips for a delicious snack or meal. Savor the rich blend & luscious heat. Serve alongside guacamole, tortilla chips, pita chips & hummus.
• PREMIUM INGREDIENTS: We use the freshest vegetables to create award-winning salsas. Chiles, cilantro, tomatoes, red pepper, black beans, yellow corn, onions & garlic create all-natural, vegetarian & gluten-free dips.
• AUTHENTIC TASTE: Roasted in small batches in the heart of El Paso, Desert Pepper takes pride in bringing you a tasty range of salsas, condiments, bean dips & queso to spice up every bite. Grab a margarita and enjoy!
• DESERT PEPPER: This multi-generational family business was born & raised on the border of Texas, Mexico & New Mexico. This amazing crux of bright flavors, sunlight & the desert Southwest inspires us.