El Guapo Whole Tepin Chili Peppers (Chile Tepin Entero) 0.25 oz Bag. The bright red Tepin Chile (Chile Tepin) is only wild chile native to the United States. One of the smallest chiles about ¼-inch in diameter it has a smoky taste with intense but short-lasting heat. The Tepin chile has a rich history in the cultures of the indigenous peoples in the area encompassing the Southwest US and the northwestern Mexican state of Sonora. Today the dried chiles are most often crushed and used to add heat to salsas soups stews chili beans dried rubs and Tex-Mex dishes or used simply as a zesty seasoning at the table. For over 30 years El Guapo has provided ingredients to make delicious authentic Mexican meals for your family. This El Guapo Whole Tepin Chili Peppers (Chile Tepin Entero) is in a Plastic bag that is 0.25 ounces. Store this shelf-stable item at an ambient temperature.