Our History. There is only one Tapatio hot sauce flavor and it hasn't changed since 1971 when Jose-Luis Saavedra, an immigrant from Mexico, created the Tapatio hot sauce. Tapatio is still a family-run company today and manufactured in California. Tapatio marinades and cooking sauces: Cooking authentic Mexican favorites with Tapatio has never been easier. Create some of the delicious flavorful recipes of popular Mexican cuisine using Tapatio Marinades and Cooking Sauces. Genuine Tapatio Hot Sauce is the star ingredient in all of these products. Give them a try!