"But good guacamole is so, so easy to make at home for even the most inexperienced cooks that paying a premium price often isn't worth it. Guacamole is quite expensive at restaurants, even at its simplest, because avocados themselves are pricy. Despite the high price of the fruit, making a crave-worthy guac at home will usually only cost a couple of dollars in comparison to what you might pay at a restaurant."
"In its most basic form, guacamole is just avocados with a few additions like salt, cilantro, lime juice, onion, and (maybe) tomatoes. All of those ingredients are cheap, and typical staples you'll already have in your fridge. Yes, some Mexican restaurants will dress it up with more expensive toppings - and in that case go crazy - but if it's standard guac you want, you only need a few tips to make it great yourself."
Mexican food is extremely common in the U.S., and people dine out for both social reasons and foods that are difficult or time-consuming to prepare at home. Items like tacos al pastor, mole, and homemade salsa can justify eating out because they require skill or time. Guacamole, however, is simple to prepare and relies on a few inexpensive, common ingredients. Restaurant guacamole is often costly mainly because avocados are pricey, yet homemade versions can be created cheaply and match restaurant quality with just a few practical tips.
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