Dried guajillo Mexican peppers come from northern and central Mexico. They are one of the most commonly grown chiles in Mexico. The guajillo chile is related to the pulla. It has a green tea and root flavor with berry tones, and a moderate amount of sweet heat. These peppers are usually used to make salsas for tamales, chile sauces, sopas, or are ground to make rubs for meats.

The stems are not edible, and should be removed during preparation.