So as I have stated before the Ghost Town of Jerome feels a tad bit like a tourist trap ( not that that is a bad thing). But one of the better places was Jerome Ghost Pepper...sure the prices are pretty expensive (maybe it is all that printing of dollars that the current administration...IDK). But the hot sauces are very good and have grown on me immensely. For sure they are hot...but not just for the sake of being hot...there is plenty of flavor too. If you are in Jerome check them out. read more

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Ghost Pepper Fact: The hottest ghost pepper can be 417 times hotter than the mildest jalapeño. ― pepperscale.com What a fun little store! The staff was super friendly and they even offered us some ghost pepper salsa and chips to sample --- which we really weren't expecting with the pandemic and all. They set out a tray that they kept behind the counter and monitored it closely so there was no contamination whatsoever. I appreciated that they took the pandemic seriously. I was hesitant at first since ghost peppers are so intimidating but I grabbed a little chip, spooned some salsa on, pulled down the mask, popped that chip into my mouth, pulled my mask back up, and chomped away. It was good! The heat was doable and the flavor was tasty. While it wasn't nearly as spicy as I was expecting, it was good. I walked away with a bag of Ass Kickin' Habanero Honey Peanuts and a jar of Jerome Reaper Salsa that I paired with a huge sheet tray of Chrissy Teigen mushroom & crispy shallot nachos later on. I'm glad the ghost pepper was the only ghost I encountered in this haunted mining town! read more

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Nice Selection. They won't let you try to Ghost Pepper unless you buy it so I bought it and me and the guy working there gave it a shot. The Gaboom Ballistic is on for the faint of heart. At 4,000,000 Scoville Units it is pretty hot. We had a good size spoon full and it slowly spreads out over a few minutes and then down to your stomach. Not the hottest thing I have ever eaten but it is plenty hot. I think I will use this to make some kicked up Ketchup and BBQ sauce. If you can survive 10 minutes it starts cooling down. If they were smart they would give you a taste of this for free and then sell you some ice cream to cool your mouth down. read more

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Hot sauce selection looked wonderful but didn't get the opportunity to see much. The owner was extremely rude. My son had a beige face mask. He didn't realize he had a mask on, due to his skin tone being the same shade. He shouted to my 8 year old. He kicked us out. He said, your kid needs a mask. Get out! Get out of here! Geez, relax mister. Lay off the hot sauce it's making you a nervous wreck. read more

Jerome Ghost Pepper - Specialty Food Near Me - Jerome, Arizona

Loved this place. It's not the biggest, but the products they have all delivered. The guy working the place was super friendly, cool guy. I got hot sauce, dip mix and BBQ sauce and I just finally finished them all up and I'm very satisfied. They were all delicious but this ghost pepper BBQ sauce is the tits! I wish I could get another bottle more easily! I'm hooked. I don't know if I'll evert get out to Jerome again, but If I do, I'll be here again. read more

My son loves all things hot and spicy so of course we had to stop by. We saw a few things we might be interested and I decided to ask the gentleman working what his favorite salsa was or what was a popular item. He brought out a few more bottles of his ghost pepper salsa because he said it was so popular he had to restock. He advices us he gave samples so we of course had to try! It was delicious. I'm pretty wimpy when it comes to hot stuff, but it was worth every bite. It was hot, but still to a point where I could enjoy it. We left with a jar for home. Cute little photo op area inside as well. read more

Jerome Ghost Pepper - Specialty Food Near Me - Jerome, Arizona

I just need to come on and rave about how great this company is! My friend has told me to visit Jerome Ghost Pepper co, when we visited Jerome. Unfortunately, we missed them a few minutes after closing. I decided to order some of their salsas online instead, but had a little trouble with the shipping cost changing on me (totally okay, a fluke that happened, no one's fault). But not only were the owners extremely responsive when I ask if the shipping charge was correct, they gave me an extra salsa for my trouble and even refund the shipping altogether! Above and beyond for sure! My package arrived 1 day later and delicious doesn't even begin to explain it! This place is the epitome of customer service done right and I am very thankful! Definitely support this wonderful small business! read more

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Came here & stopped by Jerome on our way back from Sedona to Phoenix as we were visiting from the midwest. I love spicy food & thought I could purchase something here to bring home. What also caught out attention was the offered free samples. I did not see any free samples when I walked in, unless I was supposed to ask? But if that was the case, it should've been advertised, or someone there could've at least greeted us & let us know. However, we were not greeted at all. They do have a variety of spicy sauces, but I am a little bit of a bargain shopper, so my friend & I decided to look up these sauces online & found most of them for a fraction of the cost, so we opted to not purchase anything. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for supporting local, but not when I feel it is way overpriced & they couldn't even acknowledge their guests. read more

By far the best salsas and hot sauces ya"ll! So freaking flavorful yet still very hot. That's always been hard for us to find. My hubby's fav is the Scorpion Pepper. I love the Peach salsa. But honestly everything else we've tried is a close 2nd. Staff was very friendly and informative. Store is super nice and clean. Variety of other products as well. We picked up some bbq sauce I'm trying this weekend. Can't wait!! We will definitely be back soon! Thanks Melinda and Jay for this gem of a store! read more

Bought me some ridiculously hot sauces. Expensive, but hey, it's a storefront that just sells hot sauces and they have some wild stuff.

Let's get right to the point - My wife and I walked into this small shop (hoping for a fun & positive experience). There was a younger patron inside purchasing a few products. He asked the NASTY older punk working behind the counter if the hot sauce was truly hot and this rude disgusting man barked at the patron, "we wouldn't be selling it if it wasn't hot". The young patron didn't know how to respond and then walked out quickly. The tone and inflection of the owner wasn't polite or professional. Within seconds he turned to me and said in an exceptionally rude manner, "pull up your face mask ". My wife and I decided not to give this creature any business and started to walk out. As I was walking out he said "too much for you, you Pussy". I kid you not. I stopped at the door and turned around to say "Don't you ever talk to me in that manner". He then cowered behind the register and said "if you don't leave right now I'm calling the police". Mind you I'm standing outside the business door. My wife was shocked at his response which just came out of the blue. This Cretan is a pure bully. He's gotten away with being rude to people and is not expecting an appropriate response to his unprofessional and rude behavior. Believe me, if ever you see this wretched POS you'll understand where I'm coming from. This individual has numerous other reviews pointing out his rude snide behavior. IMHO, take your business elsewhere. read more

Always on the lookout for a good hot-sauce so was pleasantly surprised to find a specialty hot-sauce shop in Jerome that also stocked a Barbadian option I've had and enjoyed - thanks to the owner for the great tip read more

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Friendly gentleman who offered us samples. They have a selection of different hot sauces and salsas. We ended up getting a couple of jars of their Jerome Mango Salsa. It was a pleasant experience. read more

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This place was very awesome! They have ton's of selections of different peppers, and spices. I was pretty amazed by the display inside this store. The woman working there had a ton of knowledge when it can to the different peppers and how they are prepared for all the sauces. I love the fact you can taste test all the sauces for free. I tried the Carolina Reaper pepper sauce, and the ghost pepper sauce. They were both hella hot! Love it! The prices for the sauces is very reasonible for sure. If you ever find yourself in the Jerome area, you should definietly consider stopping in here. read more

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I love salsa, but am a bit of a wuss when it comes to heat, but knew I needed to check out this store before I venture back down into the Valley. As you enter the store your eyes are on sensory overload due the bright Mexican inspired colors on the wall, but it gets you super excited for what you are about to encounter. My friend and I were in awe of the extensive collection of hot sauce, salsa and barbecue sauces that aligned the shelves in the two little rooms that makeup this store. You will also notice some local artwork (including this really cool aluminum mirror), pottery, and glassware that are available for purchase. We were warmly welcomed by Marc, the owner, and quickly introduced to his store that carries multiple brands of hot sauce and salsa that are available in mild, medium and hot. I let him know of my inability to tolerate severe heat and Marc gladly told me which products to stay away from, which would be the ghost peppers that are available in quite a few jars. We were then lead to the front of the store where he offers complimentary tastings and details about each salsa we were sampling. As my friend and I were munching away and savoring every delicious bite of salsa we let Marc know how happy we were that we decided to change our road trip plan and head to Jerome. Marc then casually enlightened us as to way Jerome is way better then that six letter S word north of Jerome and we couldn't help but agree. We ended up purchasing three different salsas. A Mango Chipotle that is sweet and tasty, the Fire Roasted Salsa that has a bit of a kick, but nothing I can't handle, and the Black Bean that reminds you of mixing the salsa and re-fried beans when you are at a Mexican restaurant. Definitely check this place out for great salsas and conversation. Thanks Marc! read more

Jerome Ghost Pepper - Specialty Food Near Me - Jerome, Arizona

The photos look similar to what I saw but I remember the place being named Sedona Pepper Company. If this is the wrong place, I can't find the right one. Bought a Mango Habanero Salsa. Prices were listed without tax. Quite delicious. Nice guy. Gives samples of stuff before buying as well as this odd but good honey stuff to cool your mouth. I would have stayed longer but tour buses are tour buses. read more

The gentleman behind the counter refused to serve my mother due to her face shield, which was accommodated by her employer for COVID. Not only refusing service, but saying "Get out of my store." And being very rude. She has a medical condition which prevents her from wearing a medical mask. I WILL NEVER BE SHOPPING HERE EVER AGAIN AND WILL BE DOING MY BEST TO DIVERT ANY BUSINESS GOING TO HERE AWAY TO ANYWHERE ELSE WITH ACTUAL CUSTOMER SERVICE. read more

We loved this place...interesting inventory and *very* helpful staff (I think he may have been the owner). He offered explanation of the products and offered to bubble wrap our purchase when he learned we'd be packing it in a suitcase. read more

Amazing....simply amazing. We stopped in, and was greeted by a friendly helpful guy, offering to let us taste anything he had. The salsa was great, tasted fresh and delicious. We bought 2 of them, one verde and one medium red and i loved loved loved the Ghost pepper hot sauce, had to get one. I enjoy finding stores like this, locally owned. This is a place not to miss, when in Jerome! read more

I went into this store and the owner was busy chastising another customer because his mask fell just below his nose. This owner is totally unglued, unprofessional and a dolt! Let's also discuss that his prices for a lowly bottle of hot sauce are exorbitant. DO NOT PATRONIZE THIS BUSINESS - TAKE YOUR MONEY ELSEWHERE TO SOMEONE WHO TREATS THEIR CUSTOMERS WITH RESPECT! read more

Omg!! This place is awesome! We were traveling from Sedona to Los Angeles and decided to stop at the ghost town Jerome. Walked into this store and got some salsa. Next day in home we tried this salsa and this was absolutely delicious!!! Incredible! So good!!! I can't believe we bought only one jar. If you'll buy salsa from this store you should get 10 of them. This is sooooo good. Thank you! read more

This is a wonderful fun shop in a great location. The products are consistently fresh and multiple options to make your tastebuds dance! The heat levels are from mild to amazingly hot. The owners are great. They make you feel like family and are always happy to guide you to a happy purchase. I will be back for sure and getting ready to start my Christmas shopping early. What a great excuse to get back and buy more for me! read more

Had an encounter with a rude gentleman who told my son to put his mask on after he had pulled it down for a 5 second picture by the hot sauce display. My husband apologetically said, "I'm sorry. We were just trying to take a picture." To which he responded, "I don't care." We immediately decided that our money wouldn't be spent in a store with such rude customer service. When I told the man how rude I thought his comment was, he simply said, "you saw the sign when you came into town. If you can't follow the rules, then leave." Keep in mind that my family of 5, all wearing masks over our mouth and nose, were the only ones in the store at the time. Some people have apparently lost their manners as well as their common sense during this pandemic. Save your money and your time and support those who actually appreciate their customers & treat them with kindness. read more

We simply cannot resist salsas or hot pepper sauce of any kind, so coming into Ghost Pepper was a no-brainer. After sampling several hotter than hot salsas, we ended up buying a couple of small jars. My intent was to bring them back to Oakland and use them during a party, but we ended up eating them all before before we left Arizona! Check it out, especially if you are into super spicy food, because this stuff is muy caliente! read more

Awesome owners, varied selection, and delicious! I ended up purchasing the Ghost Pepper Salsa and the Prickly Pear Salsa. Both fresh without any preservatives. If you're looking for some clean eating that is locally made by truly passionate people, try out this shop! Yes, you can taste test, too!! read more

This store is awesome. I first tried their reaper salsa in Sedona years ago and bought a bunch. We were coming back from our trip in flagstaff and I decided "Hey let's go get salsa in Jerome!" I've never been but I've seen it on ghost shows and I love all things spooky! So I was expecting Jerome to be a low and flat town.... boy was I wrong! You climb in elevation to 5,500 feet and see this town that's just hanging on the side of a mountain pretty much! It's built at a 30 degree incline and on the main drag you'll see the Jerome hot sauce store. You walk in and the guy working is very helpful and also gives you samples! We tried a sample of a different salsa that didn't have a ton of heat and it was delicious! We got an entire case of salsa! Lol we needed a box. Now I'm well stocked on one of my favorite salsas. You should go because A. The salsa is amazing, B. The town is a trip! It's an experience to be had! I've never got such spooky vibes before and I've visited a lot of wild places! read more

This is a very new store in Jerome, AZ and oh my goodness, I cannnot tell you how excited I am to find this place. I am a super chili / pepper head and love to find the hottest, most spicy herbs and peppers in the world to enjoy. My husband and I were heading up the stairway to Clark street from Caduceus Cellars when I noticed the big red sign that said, "Ghost Peppers". I have been searching everywhere for somewhere that might have this pepper. I ran acorss the street, into the store and proceeded to drill the poor employee on their acquisition and ability to maintain an inventory on this ghost aka Jolokia peppers. She brought out several taste tests for my husband and I and waited very patiently as we perused the store. It is small and quaint, yet very organnized and we ended up buying several items. I only give this a foud because: 1. It is far away. I live in Phoenix and its in Jerome. 2. I would love to see an online ordering capability for replenishing my stock and that is not quite yet set up. I highly recommend this joint for the fellow pepperheads out there passing through Jerome. I am already half way through my stashh I bought on 12/23/11 and it is only 12/27/11.. lol. I even bought some hot sauces for my neighbor and father in law. They are going to love them. They have everything from non-spicy, to blow your head off hot. Of course, Im the ultra extremist in my spicy tastes, so you know what I went for. And Im not disappointed at all. Recommended highly! read more

Everytime we're in Arizona we have to get their salsa, this year, my husband bought some marinara while visiting our daughter. They did nothing but rave, so I ordered 2 jars. Made some venison meatballs with pasta and this sauce was perfection in a jar! Just enough heat with a lot of flavor!!! read more

Received our shipment of sauces/salsas. Should have purchased the 10+++ heat sauce. I guess I was expecting tears in the eyes hot, but it wasn't the case. Already finished the first bottle of ghost pepper salsa and just trying the medium (black bean) Black bean is actually very mild and we ended up adding the hot sauce to it for more heat. Perhaps my expectations for a very hot sauce was too high. I would love to have hotter sauces and salsas from this establishment. read more

Very nice staff, it's just that the place seemed... somewhat unfinished, or that the other half was used for storage... not a whole lot of variety. I'm a sucker for supporting local business and shopping the places I visit, there is nothing technically wrong with this place, it just needs someone to slap it awake and make me want to try some salsas and shit. Get a few samplers out, engage your customer a bit... yall know what to do. read more

This place was awesome! We bought some of the habanero pepper chocolate and one of the amazing spicy jams. I loved the chocolate so much I went back and bought more, it is HOT though, I can't wait to try the jam. The gentleman working at the shop was very nice and helpful. Customer service was definitely an A+. I would definitely recommend stopping in when in Jerome. read more

.......I love bill and all the triplets. I'm a man with fiiiiine tastes. Where am I? Also spicy.

I love the Hot to the Bone salsa made with ghost peppers! Its very difficult for me to find a blend of super hot sauce yet flavorful. Habaneros maybe easier to do this but its more difficult to find great hot salsa. This place was a unique find. I bought a bottle and can't get enough. Sending a relative who lives in AZ for more. Thumbs up! read more

Definitely worth a stop when passing through Jerome. Friendly staff, excellent sauces. I purchased a couple of bottles (of the prickly pear hot sauce) as gifts and the recipients were really pleased. Actually a well crafted flavorful sauce not pain in a bottle. read more

Very friendly staff and they are nice to dogs as well. We tried a bunch of their local salsas and they were so good we had to buy some. Great local shop. read more

Great selection of hot sauces from all over and AZ & New Mexico salsas. Also some Talavera pottery and a bit of local fine art.

Small shop, huge selection of salsas and hot sauces! They offer free samples from their own brand, and a friend and I had a great time going up the spiciness scale. There are lots of options with delicious and unique flavors if straight up hellfire isn't your thing, too. Definitely worth a stop if you're visiting Jerome and want to tickle your taste buds. read more

Love this place! Great staff and great customer service. You can sample almost anything. They have a nice variety of mild to very hot products. My favorite is their reaper hot sauce! A great find. read more

My family and I found this great store on our last trip to Jerome on 12/27/11. My husband is a salsa junkie and the hotter the better so he just had to try one of the Ghost Pepper salsa's. We were all hooked! Very nice store, but like the review before mine, I would love it if you could order online, we have gone through our supply already and my son is begging me to order him some more. We live in North Carolina so our visits to Jerome are hard to make!! But if you are ever in Jerome take the time to stop by the Jerome Ghost Pepper Co.! read more