The Best Creamy Garlic Cilantro Sauce (Pollo Tropical Copycat)
This creamy garlic cilantro sauce is inspired by the famous sauce from Pollo Tropical. It’s bright, garlicky, and incredibly flavorful — perfect for grilled chicken, rice bowls, tacos, roasted vegetables, and dipping fries.
- Prep Time: 5 MINUTES
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1/2 CUPS 1x
- Category: CONDIMENT, SAUCE
- Cuisine: American, CUBAN INSPIRED
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup fresh cilantro (packed)
4 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2–3 tablespoons olive oil (to thin)
Optional:
1 small jalapeño for heat
Instructions
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Add the mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper to a blender or food processor.
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Blend until smooth and creamy.
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While blending, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the sauce becomes smooth and pourable.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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Refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
This creamy garlic cilantro sauce is perfect for:
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grilled chicken bowls
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rice and beans
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tacos or burritos
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roasted potatoes
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grilled shrimp
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dipping fries or vegetables
For a lighter version, you can replace half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.