Street-Style Taco Spice Mix

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Take your taco game to the next level with this bold and flavorful Street-Style Taco Spice Mix. With a perfect balance of smoky spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, this easy-to-make blend is a must for any taco night. Whether you’re seasoning steak, chicken, or vegetables, this versatile spice mix brings out the best in your tacos and adds that irresistible street-style flavor.

What You’ll Need

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper

Equipment I Used

How to Make It

Combine the Spices

In a small bowl, add 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/4 tsp pepper, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Spices in a bowl ready to be mixed.

Whisk Together and Store

Whisk all the spices together until they are evenly combined and no clumps remain. Use the spice mix immediately to season your favorite taco fillings, or transfer it to an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.

All spice ingredients mixed in a bowl.

Making your own Street-Style Taco Spice Mix is a great way to elevate taco night with rich, smoky flavors. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for seasoning a variety of dishes. Once you give it a try, feel free to share how you used it or any tweaks you made in the comments. I’d love to hear your ideas!

Street-Style Taco Spice Mix

All spice ingredients mixed in a bowl.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper

Directions

  1. Combine the Spices: In a small bowl, add 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/4 tsp pepper, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper.
  2. Whisk Together: Whisk all the spices together until they are evenly combined and no clumps remain.
  3. Store or Use: Use the spice mix immediately to season your favorite taco fillings, or transfer it to an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.

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