Tex-Mex seasonings are cumin, chilli, garlic and paprika blends for fajitas, tacos, nachos and chilli con carne. Our Tex-Mex range mixes US imports from Meat Church, Hardcore Carnivore and Meat Mitch with Australian-made blends from Fancy Hanks, Butchers Axe, Four Monkeys BBQ and Taipan BBQ, all mild to medium heat. Flat $10 shipping Australia-wide.
Which Tex-Mex seasoning should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| Dia de la Fajita | Meat Church | Citrus fajita seasoning / mild (2/11) | Beef and chicken fajitas, prawns |
| Tex Mex Rub | Hardcore Carnivore | Taco and fajita rub / mild (3/11) | Fajitas, tacos, nachos |
| Texas Chili Seasoning | Meat Church | Chilli con carne mix / medium (5/11) | Chilli con carne, chilli dogs, nachos |
| Hatch Chili & Taco Seasoning | Meat Mitch | Green chilli taco seasoning / medium (5/11) | Tacos, nachos, fajitas |
| Taco Rub Seasoning | Fancy Hanks | Taco rub / mild (2/11) | Pork ribs, chicken thighs, beef mince |
| El Hacha Tex Mex Seasoning | Butchers Axe | Cumin and tomato / mild (2/11) | Tacos, chicken, beef mince |
| Tex-Mex Rub | Four Monkeys BBQ | Cumin and chilli rub / medium (4/11) | Tacos, steak, wings |
| Mexicue Tex Mex Rub | The Feedlot | Ancho and arbol rub / mild (3/11) | Skirt steak, chicken, eggs |
| Mexicana | Taipan BBQ | Taco seasoning / mild (2/11) | Mince, burritos, enchiladas |
| Magic Mex | Black Market Spice Merchants | Mexican seasoning / mild (2/11) | Tacos, burritos, fajitas |
| Tex Mex Seasoning | Misty Gully | Smoky cumin / mild (3/11) | Fajitas, tacos, chilli con carne |
| Chicken & Pork Seasoning | Carolina Smoke | Pepper and chilli / medium (5/11) | Wings, ribs, pulled pork |
How to use Tex-Mex seasoning
- Fajitas: coat skirt steak, flank or chicken thighs, rest for 20 minutes, then sear hard on a hot pan or plate with sliced capsicum and onion. Slice across the grain.
- Taco mince: brown the mince, add seasoning and a splash of water, then simmer until it coats the meat.
- Chilli con carne: fry the seasoning with the onions before adding mince and tomatoes. Meat Church's Texas Chili Seasoning is made for exactly that.
- Finish with lime, coriander and a hot sauce or relish.
- Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
Tex-Mex vs Mexican seasoning
Tex-Mex leans on cumin, chilli powder and garlic, with beef, flour tortillas and melted cheese. Traditional Mexican cooking uses a wider spread of dried chillies, fresh herbs and corn tortillas. Most blends here suit both. For regional Mexican flavours, browse our Mexican range.
Is Tex-Mex seasoning gluten free?
Several are. Meat Church's Dia de la Fajita and Texas Chili, Hardcore Carnivore's Tex Mex, Meat Mitch's Hatch Chili and Fancy Hanks' Taco Rub are tagged gluten free, while Butchers Axe's El Hacha and Four Monkeys' Tex-Mex are gluten friendly. Hardcore Carnivore's Tex Mex contains soy. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.
More to explore: Cajun, Texas BBQ, tacos and hot sauce. Brand ranges: Meat Church and Fancy Hanks.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Tex-Mex seasoning in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks Tex-Mex rubs and seasonings from Meat Church, Hardcore Carnivore, Fancy Hanks, Butchers Axe and more, and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10.
What is in Tex-Mex seasoning?
Most Tex-Mex blends are built on cumin, chilli, garlic, onion and paprika, sometimes with oregano, citrus or tomato. The cumin is what makes it taste Tex-Mex.
Is Tex-Mex seasoning spicy?
Most Tex-Mex seasonings at The Rub Hub are mild to medium. Meat Church's Dia de la Fajita is mild (2/11), while Meat Church's Texas Chili Seasoning and Meat Mitch's Hatch Chili & Taco Seasoning are medium (5/11).
How do you cook fajitas with seasoning?
Coat sliced skirt steak or chicken thighs in fajita seasoning, rest for about 20 minutes, then sear on a very hot pan or plate with capsicum and onion. Slice the meat across the grain and serve in warm tortillas.
What is the difference between taco seasoning and fajita seasoning?
Taco seasoning is usually earthier, with more cumin and chilli, and is made for mince. Fajita seasoning often adds citrus and garlic for sliced steak or chicken seared hot.