LA TRAIDORA
Sweet. Sour. Spicy.
Pineapple, Horseradish, & Carolina Reaper Hot Sauce
Heat Level: 9 out of 10

Try on: Oysters, Grilled Shrimp, Fish Tacos, Fried Fish Sandwiches, Roast Pork, Al Pastor, Grilled Chicken, Rice Bowls, Caribbean Food, Yuca Fries, Ceviche, Aguachile, Empanadas, Breakfast Tacos, Bloody Marys.

Sweet at first. Then she gets you.

La Traidora opens with juicy pineapple and bright tropical acidity, then flips the script with the sharp bite of horseradish and the creeping fire of habanero and Carolina Reaper. It starts playful, fruity, almost sunny — then the heat keeps building until you realize exactly why we call her the traitor.

This is one for bold eaters, not just heat seekers. The sweetness pulls you in, the sour keeps it lively, and that horseradish twist gives it a punchy, nose-tingling edge that makes it feel bigger than a standard fruit-forward hot sauce. Think island energy with chef-built structure: tropical, layered, and seriously addictive.

La Traidora is especially killer on seafood — oysters, shrimp, fish tacos, ceviche, all of it — but it also lights up rich meats and anything that wants a hit of sweet-heat contrast. If you like sauces that start charming and finish dangerous, this one belongs on your table.

Trust us: this one doesn't just bring heat. It sneaks up on you, wins you over, and has you going back for another bite anyway.

- Julio MM, Executive Chef, Cantina Royal

PRO TIP: Shake a few drops into a Bloody Mary — the pineapple and horseradish make it the best one you've ever had.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La Traidora Hot Sauce made of?
La Traidora is made with pineapple, horseradish, habanero, and Carolina Reaper peppers. The combination of tropical fruit sweetness, sharp horseradish bite, and building Reaper heat makes it unlike any other hot sauce out there.

How spicy is La Traidora?
La Traidora has a heat level of 9 out of 10 — this is a very hot sauce. The Carolina Reaper delivers a slow-building, intense heat that sneaks up on you after the sweet pineapple opening. Bold eaters only!

Why is it called La Traidora (The Traitor)?
Because she deceives you. La Traidora opens sweet and tropical — juicy pineapple, bright acidity — and then the horseradish and Carolina Reaper heat creeps in and doesn't let go. She wins you over before you realize what hit you.

What foods pair best with La Traidora?
La Traidora is especially incredible on seafood — oysters, grilled shrimp, fish tacos, ceviche, and aguachile. It also shines on roast pork, al pastor, grilled chicken, rice bowls, yuca fries, empanadas, and Bloody Marys.

Is La Traidora vegan and gluten-free?
Yes! La Traidora is both vegan and gluten-free.

VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE