August is here, and the annual onslaught of Hatch chiles has begun, as Dallas restaurants and markets pile up stores of the seasonal pepper that is a big favorite in Dallas and across Texas.

Grown on farms in the Hatch Valley of southwestern New Mexico’s Rio Grande region, Hatch chiles are picked, packed, and shipped in a single day, hitting shelves in as little as 24-hours after harvest. Their hot days and cool nights give the pepper a flavor all its own.

One of the cool things about Hatch chile season is its brevity. Not being able to have something whenever you want it makes it that much more special.

Here's where to find Hatch chiles around DFW:

Eatzi’s Market & Bakery
Specialty chain has a lineup of limited-time Hatch-infused offerings through August 7, as follows:

• Hatch Cheddar Bread: Sourdough boule baked with roasted Hatch peppers and cheddar cheese
• Chicken & Hatch Empanada: Chicken breast with roasted Hatch peppers and queso fresco tucked into a flaky crust
• Beef Slider with Hatch Pimento Cheese on a silver dollar pan au lait roll, topped with roasted Hatch Chile pimento cheese spread
• Hatch Corn & Bean Salad: Black beans, red beans, black-eyed peas, and Hatch peppers tossed in a spiced lemon vinaigrette

Kroger
Supermarket chain has its Private Selection Hatch Chiles, available for a limited time at all DFW locations. But they are also hosting roasting events beginning August 2 through August 24 on Saturday-Sunday from 11 am-5 pm, at these designated locations:

· 2592 South Loop 288, Denton
· 2671 Little Elm Parkway, Little Elm
· 4650 West University Drive, Prosper
· 1250 North Preston Road, Prosper
· 2935 Ridge Road, Rockwall
· 1801 North Lake Forest Drive, McKinney
· 5608 West FM 544, Wylie
· 2200 FM 663, Midlothian
· 2721 Sam Rayburn Highway, Melissa

Customers can find Hatch chile inspiration via Kroger's blog, the Fresh Lane, to try recipes like Roasted Hatch Chile Chicken Enchiladas, Cheddar Bacon Cornbread Biscuits, and Salsa Verde.

Roasted Hatch chileCentral Market

Central Market
Upscale grocery chain is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their Hatch Chile Pepper celebration from August 6–19, when they offer hundreds of Hatch specialty products, from baked goods and cheeses, to sauces, desserts, and more. New offerings in 2025 include:

• Stuffed Hatch and Cheese Chicken Breast: Bacon-wrapped chicken breast stuffed with diced Hatch peppers, cream cheese, cheddar.
• Skinny Dips Hatch Dip: Woman-owned and produced in California, this dairy-free, vegan dip is made with pepita and sunflower seeds, vinegar, and lime juice.
• Hatch Pepper and Chicken Empanada: Dark and white chicken meat blended with Hatch chile purée, Monterey Jack cheese, and lime juice, all wrapped in a golden crust. Just bake and serve—no prep needed.
• Hatch Chicken & Tomatillo Tamales: Roasted chicken, Hatch chiles, tomatillo, cilantro, and lime stuffed in soft masa and wrapped in a corn husk. Available in a 2-pack or 6-pack—perfect for sharing or savoring solo.

Blue Goose Cantina
Restaurant chain celebrates its 23rd Annual Hatch Chile Fest at all seven locations — Frisco, Plano, Highland Village, McKinney, Grapevine, Fort Worth, and Grand Prairie — with new dishes that include:

• Hatch shrimp tacos - fried shrimp with Hatch pico, Hatch mayo & queso fresco
• Chimichurri Steak – topped with Hatch Chimichurri sauce over grilled veggies
• Watermelon Hatch Margarita – a refreshing twist on a spicy favorite
• Huevos Stack (brunch-only available weekends 10 am–3 pm) — Three over medium eggs on a guajillo seasoned tortilla stack, stuffed with charro beans and queso fresco and topped with Hatch salsa and roasted Hatch chiles, served with potatoes

Hatch chile season and Blue Goose's special menu typically run from the beginning of August into September, depending on weather. Once the Hatch chile harvest has ended, Blue Goose Cantina ends its menu until next year.

Blue Mesa Grill
Southwestern chain is celebrating its 29th Annual Hatch Chile Festival — a long way since the early days when they would send a driver to Hatch, New Mexico, to fill a truck. This year’s specials will run through August or whenever the last crop comes in and include :

• Fried Hatch Strips with ancho crema and poblano ranch
• Hatch Crispy Mac and Cheese Balls
• Santa Fe Stacked Chicken Enchiladas with an egg over easy
• Hatch Cheese Relleno and Steak Taco Combo
• Cajeta Swirl Hatch Brownie with vanilla ice cream and berries
• Pineapple Hatch Margarita with grilled pineapple and Teremana Blanco Tequila

It'll take place at all three locations in Addison, Plano, and Fort Worth.