Somethin’ To Taco Bout – Gluten-Free Taco Seasoning

Somethin’ To Taco Bout is a flavor-forward taco seasoning that pulls its weight like a real spice blend should. It starts with a layered chile base (ancho, guajillo, chipotle morita, and New Mexico lumbre) and lands in that warm, earthy zone where cumin and oregano do the heavy lifting. That's where it gets interesting: cocoa powder adds depth, annatto brings a subtle rounded warmth and color, then cinnamon shows up in the background instead of taking over. The result is bold enough for tacos, but flexible enough to work as a dry rub when you’re grilling chicken thighs, roasting pork, or building a weeknight burrito bowl.

If you’re tired of packet seasoning that tastes flat, metallic, or overly salty, this is your upgrade. It’s gluten-free, vegan friendly, low sodium, sugar-free, and made without MSG or fillers like corn flour. Use it for Taco Tuesday, sure, but also for sheet pan veggies, black beans, breakfast potatoes, shrimp, skirt steak, tofu, and anything that needs a smoky, savory push without turning into a salt bomb.

How to use it: For classic taco meat, start with 1 tbsp per 1 lb of ground beef, turkey, chicken, beans, or plant-based crumbles. Bloom the seasoning in a little oil for 30 seconds, then cook as usual. Let it rest 5 minutes before serving. For grilling and roasting, use 1 tbsp per 1 lb as a dry rub (add a light coat of oil first), then rest 15–30 minutes. Works great on the grill, in a skillet, or in the oven. Best paired with Jalapeño Business or The Magical Mop. Want to browse the whole category? Start here: Spice Blends & Barbecue Rubs.