Aixperiences: Meet Las Chachitas — the Aix-made Mexican salsas (and taco pop-ups) you’ll start planning your week around

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Why Aix is suddenly speaking fluent salsa 🌶️

Las Chachitas is a local, small-batch project with a simple mission: deliver real Mexican flavor without crossing the Atlantic—by crafting authentic hot salsas in France and taking them on the road with taco pop-ups and catering. They’re provençaux by address and mexicanos by soul, which is why they pop up at Latin-culture festivals (like our Día de Muertos weekend on Rue Mignet/Place des Prêcheurs) and private events, from apéros to weddings. (Las Chachitas)


It was like finding water in the desert!  We had the tacos and I couldn't resist also getting the chilaquiles.  I love chilaquiles!  Which is the same as finding Authentic Mexican cuisine in Aix.  Goodbye Old El Paso, Hello Las Chachitas!  

What they make (and why it matters)

Las Chachitas bottle a tight line of salsas you’ll actually want on the table—not novelty burn-your-face-off sauces, but traditional profiles made with proper chiles and tomatillo, produced in France:

  • Salsa Roja — I loved this one. It is now my go-to after trying.  It's tomato-based with serrano & red jalapeño; your everyday taco soulmate. (Las Chachitas)

  • Salsa Verde — I loved this one too!  But prefer a red over green.  It's the bright, tomatillo-forward green one (where so many French “verde” sauces fail, this one actually sings). (Las Chachitas)

  • Habanero — fruity heat for seafood and cochinita pibil moods. (Las Chachitas)

  • Tomato-peanut + chile de árbol style (a nod to salsa macha traditions) for nutty depth with kick. (Las Chachitas)

Labels note a gentle heat scale (often marked “Force Mexique” vs “Force France”) so you can calibrate for timid friends and brave tíos alike. (MexiTheque)

Are they a restaurant?

They’re primarily a salsa brand + traiteur/food-truck doing live taco service at events, markets, and private gigs. That means you’ll meet them around town (and at festivals), or you can book them for your soirée. Venue and schedule change—watch their socials for dates. (Ville de Venelles)



Where to find Las Chachitas (and their salsas)

  • At events in/around Aix — look for the Las Chachitas stand (you’ll often see “TACOS & HOT SALSA” tour posts). They were listed among food vendors for Día de Muertos this year. (Facebook)

  • Online — their site sells the full salsa range (Roja, Verde, Habanero, etc.). Shipping within France. (Las Chachitas)

  • MexiThèque (online Mexican grocer) — stocks Las Chachitas jars, handy if you’re building a pantry with chiles and masa harina in the same basket. (MexiTheque)

  • Traiteur/catering — listed as “Las Chachitas Traiteur” (Venelles). Perfect for apéros dinatoires, weddings, fêtes d’immeuble. (Ville de Venelles)

(Pro tip: grab two jars—one to open immediately, one “for guests,” which you will also open immediately.)

What to order when you spot their stand

They rotate menus, but here’s the greatest-hits playbook from past pop-ups and listings: tacos griddled to order, with fillings like pollo adobado or carnitas, plus salsa bar tastings so you can pick your heat. Ask for un peu de tout if you can’t decide—Aix may be refined, but the taco flight is always chic. (Mariages)

Pairings that work:

  • Roja with carnitas (pork)

  • Verde with pollo or anything herby/citrusy

  • Habanero with crevettes or cochinita-style pork

  • The peanut–árbol sauce with quesadillas or papas (that nutty hit is addictive)

For home cooks: how to make dinner taste like you found a secret taquería

  1. Warm your tortillas (dry pan, 20–30 sec/side) so they become pliable and aromatic—then double up if fillings are juicy.

  2. Salt your protein properly (most “it’s missing something” complaints are just under-salting).

  3. Acid + cilantro + onion: a squeeze of lime, a sprinkle of cebolla & cilantro will make your Roja/Verde pop.

  4. Use the jar like a cooking ingredient—Roja in a quick chilaquiles sauce, Verde to braise chicken, Habanero whisked into mayo for a sneaky sandwich upgrade.

Ordering like a pro (and not blocking the queue)

  • Decide your heat while you wait (the line moves fast).

  • One polite taste max—then commit. (This is France; we queue with style.)

  • Carry cash for small buys; they usually take card, but a 10€ note keeps service flowing. (Ville de Venelles)

Sustainability & sourcing notes

Their pitch is refreshingly specific: authentic recipes using ingredients grown in France where possible (including tomatillos and chiles), plus Provencal produce—for freshness and lower transport without compromising flavor. It’s the rare “made in France” that actually tastes like Mexico. (Las Chachitas)

Community love (and how to follow)

  • Instagram: @salsaschingonas — the feed/reels show jar drops, tasting notes, and pop-up dates. (Instagram)

  • Facebook: “Las Chachitas” — event announcements, festival posts (Aix, Marseille, region). (Facebook)

  • Online shop: product details & heat scale. (Las Chachitas)

Final verdict

Aix has one or two “Mexican-ish,” restos but Las Chachitas is the rare case of Mexican-made-properly in France: bright Verde, balanced Roja, real habanero fruitiness, and a nutty, chile-driven sauce that gives weeknight eggs a diploma. When you see their stand, eat first, philosophize later.

Your turn — ajoutons du piment aux commentaires !

  • Been to a Las Chachitas pop-up? What did you order and which salsa won your heart?

  • Cooking at home? Share your best “Verde weeknight hack.”

  • Language corner:

    • A1: Write one polite order: « Bonjour, trois tacos s’il vous plaît. »

    • A2: Add a salsa request: « Je préfère la salsa verte, pas trop piquante. »

    • B1: Describe the taste of Roja in 3–4 sentences (acidity, heat, tomato).

    • B2: Compare French “piment” culture with Mexican chile diversity.

    • Advanced: Write a mini-review in French or Spanish—tell us what pairing surprised you most.

PS: If you spot their next date in Aix, drop it below so everyone can plan a group taco run.

Location: Aix-en-Provence, France

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