Avocado Crema Recipe (Avocado Sauce for Tacos)
by Sommer Collier — last updated on Apr 29, 2025 
This bright and tangy Avocado Crema For Tacos Recipe is the perfect topping for all of your favorite savory Mexican-inspired dishes.
The Best Dreamy And Creamy Avocado Crema Recipe
What’s that amazingly addictive, wonderfully creamy green sauce you love at local taquerias? Why, it’s crema de aguacate, aka Avocado Crema!
But while it might seem magical, you might be surprised to learn that a classic avocado cream sauce is actually simple to make from scratch with only 6 ingredients.
Sommer’s Recipe Notes
This Mexican Avocado Crema Recipe is a fabulous topping and dip to use on any kind of tacos, taco salads, enchiladas, nachos, or as a zesty dip with chips!
Why You’ll Love This Avocado Crema
- Quick To Make – This avocado crema for tacos takes just 5 minutes to whip up — no cooking needed!
- Fresh Flavors – Avocado crema is packed with fresh lime juice and vibrant cilantro.
- Versatile – This crema goes on just about everything from tacos and burritos to burgers and salads.
Get ready to take taco nights to the next level with this vibrant sauce. It’s tangy, slightly sweet, rich, and creamy, and a perfect finishing touch to all of your savory dishes.
Ingredients and Tips
- Hass avocados – Use ripe avocados that are slightly soft when you give them a gentle squeeze.
- Sour cream – For the creamiest results use sour cream.
- Fresh cilantro – Choose a fresh bunch of cilantro and leave the cilantro leaves whole.
- Lime juice – Use fresh lime juice, not bottled.
- Spices – You’ll need a combination of garlic powder and salt.
Recipe Variations and Dietary Swaps
- Greek yogurt – Swap sour cream for Greek yogurt for a tangier and protein boosted version.
- Spicy – Give the sauce a kick of spicy heat with a sprinkling of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper.
- Garlic – Mix in an extra garlic clove to make the flavors even more intense.
- Other seasonings – Mix in even more flavor to the cream by adding a pinch of chili powder or adobo seasoning.
- Vegan – Replace the sour cream with our Magic All-Purpose Cashew Cream or your preferred dairy-free sour cream substitute to make a vegan avocado crema.
- Lower-fat – Use a low fat sour cream or Greek yogurt for a slightly lighter version of this recipe.
How to Make Avocado Crema Sauce for Tacos
This delicious and creamy no-cook avocado crema recipe is ready in just 5 minutes with 3 simple steps!
Find the full Avocado Crema recipe with detailed instructions and storage tips in the printable form at the bottom of the post!
Storage Notes
- Storing Leftovers – Press a plastic wrap down over the top of the crema before covering it with a lid to help retain the green color. Avocado crema will keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make sure to stir before serving!
Serving Suggestions
Avocado sauce is the ideal topping for tacos! Ass avocado crema onto these Shredded Chicken Tacos, Corn Crusted Fish Tacos, Green Chile Steak Tacos, Crazy-Good Baja Fish Tacos and Instant Pot Perfect Carnitas.
Or keep things super simple with a corn or flour tortilla with your choice of cooked meat, and add a generous dollop of avocado cream sauce on top. And it’s delightful as an alternative (or additional) salad dressing on taco salads and burrito bowls.
It’s also a delicious sauce to enjoy on Crispy Patatas Bravas (Mexican Potatoes), Huevos Rancheros, Sopes, Pulled Pork Nachos, Shrimp Quesadillas, and Nacho Hot Dogs (yup, they’re a real thing and they are ah-may-zing)… The list goes on and on!
Plus, this creamy avocado sauce makes a terrific dip alongside tortilla chips and veggies for a tasty snack or party food.
Basically, you can use this fantastic crema to complement nearly any savory dish!
To get that lovely piped look, scoop the crema into a piping bag or a plastic zipper bag and snip the corner to make a tip. Gently squeeze as you zig-zag from one end of the dish to the other. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Not quite. While they are both use avocado as a base, crema and guacamole are very different. Guacamole is purely mashed avocado with lime juice and spices (and sometimes other goodies, too). Avocado cream sauce includes sour cream as well, so it’s super rich and, well, creamy!
I don’t recommend freezing this sauce. While you technically can, the texture will be way off after thawing.
Yes! Just make sure not to over blend because the crema will lose its ideal texture.
For the tastiest avocado crema, use ripe avocados. If your avocados aren’t ripe, then I recommend waiting a bit until they ripen. Otherwise, the crema won’t have that smooth consistency and tasty.
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Ingredients
- 3 ripe hass avocadoes
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice not bottled
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Scoop the avocado flesh out of the peels and throw away the pits and peels.
- Place all the ingredients in a large food processor. Lock the lid into place and purée until very smooth.
- Taste then season with salt and pepper as needed. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
Having the perfect recipe to make this sauce at home is a total game changer! It is delicious on just about everything, I may be a little obsessed!
This crema sauce is the best! Easy to make and adds so much flavor. We love adding it to tacos, nachos, salads and even dipping veggies in it!
wow this was perfect on my tacos and unlike avocado slices, it didn’t fall out of the tortilla! thank you so much for sharing this recipe!