Recipes and Videos

Jason Fivush, 1st place winner of the Inferno Taco Challenge 2026, holding his trophy

Bárbaro Mojo Presents the Inferno Taco Challeng...

At Jungle Jim's Weekend of Fire 2026, Bárbaro Mojo did not just show up with a booth. We presented one of the Arena of Fire eating contests: the Inferno Taco...

Bárbaro Mojo Presents the Inferno Taco Challeng...

At Jungle Jim's Weekend of Fire 2026, Bárbaro Mojo did not just show up with a booth. We presented one of the Arena of Fire eating contests: the Inferno Taco...

Mario Cruz holding a bundle of Barbaro Mojo award ribbons and trophies

How Many Awards Has Bárbaro Mojo Won?

As of July 2026, Bárbaro Mojo has won 16 awards across 6 national hot sauce and specialty food competitions, all earned in blind or attendee-voted judging, where judges taste without...

How Many Awards Has Bárbaro Mojo Won?

As of July 2026, Bárbaro Mojo has won 16 awards across 6 national hot sauce and specialty food competitions, all earned in blind or attendee-voted judging, where judges taste without...

Mario Cruz holding Weekend of Fire 2026 award ribbons and the Peoples Choice trophy at the Barbaro Mojo booth

Bárbaro Mojo Wins 4 Awards at Jungle Jim's Week...

Bárbaro Mojo spent the weekend at Jungle Jim's International Market's 15th Annual Weekend of Fire in Fairfield, Ohio, one of the largest hot sauce festivals in the Midwest, with roughly...

Bárbaro Mojo Wins 4 Awards at Jungle Jim's Week...

Bárbaro Mojo spent the weekend at Jungle Jim's International Market's 15th Annual Weekend of Fire in Fairfield, Ohio, one of the largest hot sauce festivals in the Midwest, with roughly...

Fricasé de pollo, Cuban chicken fricassee braised in a rich sauce

Authentic Fricasé de Pollo Recipe (Cuban Chicke...

Photo by Xaymacan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Fricasé de pollo is the Cuban braise your abuela made on a rainy Sunday. Chicken thighs soaked overnight in citrus and...

Authentic Fricasé de Pollo Recipe (Cuban Chicke...

Photo by Xaymacan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Fricasé de pollo is the Cuban braise your abuela made on a rainy Sunday. Chicken thighs soaked overnight in citrus and...

Golden fried chicken chunks, chicharron de pollo style

Chicharrón de Pollo: Authentic Cuban Fried Chic...

Intro Chicharrón de pollo is what happens when Cuban cooks decided fried chicken needed more garlic and more citrus. Bite-sized pieces of chicken marinated in sour orange and garlic, dredged...

Chicharrón de Pollo: Authentic Cuban Fried Chic...

Intro Chicharrón de pollo is what happens when Cuban cooks decided fried chicken needed more garlic and more citrus. Bite-sized pieces of chicken marinated in sour orange and garlic, dredged...

Crispy fried pork chunks served with tostones, the classic way to plate masitas de puerco

Masitas de Puerco: Authentic Cuban Fried Pork C...

Intro Lechon asado gets all the glory at a Cuban table, but masitas de puerco is the dish people actually fight over. Chunks of pork shoulder marinated in sour orange...

Masitas de Puerco: Authentic Cuban Fried Pork C...

Intro Lechon asado gets all the glory at a Cuban table, but masitas de puerco is the dish people actually fight over. Chunks of pork shoulder marinated in sour orange...