Machaca is an album by American composer-arranger/keyboadist Clare Fischer, the second to feature his Latin jazz combo, Salsa Picante.

Los Angeles Times jazz critic Leonard Feather awarded the album 3 and a half stars, citing the blend of "light rock, Brazilian and miscellaneous Latin," and further noting that: The leader's organ and other keyboard work and Rick Zunigar's guitar have some striking moments, and a team of percussionists stir up a storm, though the rhythmic excesses become tiresome on the title number.

"Novios" is charming, with a suave beat and Gary Foster on flute.

"African Flutes" makes intriguing use of two bass recorders, played by Fischer and Foster.

[3]All selections composed by Clare Fischer except where noted.