Skip the Taco Truck

Skip the Taco Truck

We developed this fragrant blend of pure ground chiles, cumin, Mexican oregano, cayenne and cocoa for fellow taco lovers everywhere. Taco Secret makes it easy to create authentic flavors in a flash.

Recipes

It’s named after Tommy Taylor, so it’s got to be good. More Secrets Here:

Favorite Uses

  • Taco Meat (especially beef or bison)
  • Chili Seasoning
  • As a spicy rim on cocktails (just add a pinch of kosher salt and sugar)
  • Fajita Steak
  • Carne Guisada
  • Queso and Guac
  • Tomato-based Sauces (enchiladas with chili gravy, anyone?)

    Ingredients

    Salt, spices (including chili pepper, cumin, oregano, coriander and cinnamon), cocoa processed with alkali and not more than 2% tricalcium phosphate added to prevent caking.

    MSG Free, Gluten Free, Non-GMO


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