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Barbaro Mojo Press Kit
Award-winning Cuban hot sauce made in Miami. Media-ready assets, coverage, and contact info.
Often searched: best Cuban hot sauce in Miami, mojo hot sauce, Miami hot sauce brand.
Photo caption: Kevin Cruz (left) & Mario Cruz (right), the father-and-son duo behind Barbaro Mojo Cuban Hot Sauce. Founded in March 2022.
About Barbaro Mojo
Born in Miami and rooted in Cuban flavor, Barbaro Mojo crafts small-batch hot sauces that bring bright citrus, garlicky mojo, and balanced heat to every table. We celebrate heritage through heat—no gimmicks, just bold, craveable flavor.
Fast Facts
- Founded: March 2022 (Miami, Florida)
- Founders: Mario & Kevin Cruz
- Signature Sauces: Jalabáo, El Havanero, Piñazo, Matanza
- Shop: barbaromojo.com/collections/all
Media Assets
High-resolution assets cleared for editorial use. Please credit “Barbaro Mojo Cuban Hot Sauce”.
- Logos (PNG, SVG, EPS)
- Product Photos (ZIP)
- Lifestyle Photos (ZIP)
- Founder Headshots (ZIP)
- Brand Style Guide (PDF)
- One-Page Fact Sheet (PDF)
Usage: do not alter brand colors or distort logo proportions. For co-branding requests, email jackie@barbaromojo.com.
Awards & Recognition
- 🥇 2024 Golden Chile
- 🌎 2024 International Flavor Awards
- 🔥 2024 People’s Choice — Zest Fest
- 🏆 2025 Multiple Scovie Awards
- 🏅 2025 Fiery Food Challenge
- 🥇 2024 Silver Chile
- 📰 2025 The Austin Chronicle Winner
Internationally recognized for bold, balanced Cuban flavor — from Texas competitions to Miami tastemakers.
Featured Coverage
See the complete running list: As Seen In: Every Press Feature, Award & Podcast Mention →
Press & Magazines
- Miami New Times — featured in South Florida food coverage
- Refinery29 — curated shop feature for our 4-Pack Cuban Hot Sauce Gift Pack
- CanvasRebel: Meet Mario Cruz
- VoyageMIA: Mario Cruz's Story – Miami
- ShoutOut Miami: Meet Mario Kevin Cruz
- MusicMecca — spice enthusiast feature
Podcasts & Audio
- DevOps Paradox — recurring sponsor; use code DevOps25 for 25% off
- Pero Let Me Tell You — Episode 309
- The Heat Source Podcast — featured episode
Food Blogs & Reviews
- Abuela's Counter: How to Cook with Hot Sauce (features Best Day Ever)
- Tasting the Heat: Barbaro Mojo Review
- Beauty Cooks Kisses — Cuban hot sauce feature
Industry & Trade Shows
- Maker Faire Miami — sponsor
- National Fiery Foods & BBQ Show — recurring exhibitor
- HotSauceFestATL 2024 — Matanza featured
Contact
- Press & media: jackie@barbaromojo.com
- Custom orders & wholesale: sales@barbaromojo.com
Need quotes, interviews, or samples? Email our media team.