11 Goya Products You Can Find in Pretty Much Every Latinx's Pantry

By Emilia Benton
Flickr user Mike Mozart

It's safe to say that just about any Latinx household in the US has at least one or two products from the homeland that remain staples in their kitchens. Lucky for all of us, Goya offers dozens and dozens of authentic products you can find in just about any big-name grocery store, as well as online. Seriously, think about where else you could find nopales in a jar. Or the ingredients to make a killer tamal. Or peppers hot enough to actually taste spicy to you. Without the brand, we would be quite lost in the kitchen . . . or at least broke from spending all our money shipping ingredients we need to cook with from Latin America.

From spices to canned vegetables to desserts and snacks, these are the products you probably stock up on during every supermarket run. (If you don't, start now.)

Coconut Water

Coconut Water

Coconut water is a staple in the summertime because it's ultrahydrating. Goya's version ($40 for a pack of 24) is extra fresh and has plenty of pulp.

Black Beans

Black Beans

Black beans ($1) are a staple in most Latinx kitchens, and if you're cooking rice and beans, you know you've got to have a can of Goya's on hand.

Mole Sauce

Mole Sauce

If you're preparing chicken with mole sauce ($23 for a pack of three), there's a jar of Goya sauce at the ready.

Adobo Seasoning

Adobo Seasoning

Goya's All-Purpose Adobo Seasoning ($2) is a must have for flavoring just about any dish (including that mole chicken).

Canned Yuca

Canned Yuca

Yuca is a side-dish staple in many Latin American households, and Goya's heat-and-serve version ($23 for a pack of three) is the easiest and most delicious option.

Dulce de Leche Wafers

Dulce de Leche Wafers

If you've got a sweet tooth, you've probably had countless Dulce de Leche cookies ($2).

Nopalitos

Nopalitos

If you come from a Mexican family, you know and love tender cactus ($42 for a pack of 12). If you haven't tried them yet, don't knock them until you have them.

Guava Jelly

Guava Jelly

You know standard strawberry or grape jam is nothing compared to guava jelly ($3) on your toast. This jam isn't limited to breakfast foods, either — it actually goes great on ice cream.

Plantain Chips

Plantain Chips

Plantain chips ($2) can sometimes be hard to come by in American stores, but once you get a taste of these, you'll want to make sure to have them in frequent rotation.

Palmeritas

Palmeritas

These light and sweet cookies ($21 for a pack of 16) are paired perfectly with coffee and always go fast.

Sazón

Sazón

Whether you prefer the version with cilantro and achiote or the one with saffron, you have at least one box of Sazón ($4) in your house.