Mexican and Tex-Mex seasonings, pastes and hot sauces built on chilli, cumin, garlic, lime and smoked chipotle, for tacos, fajitas, carne asada, birria and nachos. The Rub Hub stocks the original Mexican Tajín shaker and Mexico-made Gran Luchito alongside US Tex-Mex rubs from Meat Church and Cattleman's Grill, plus Aussie and Kiwi takes from Fancy Hanks, Nomad Chilli Co, Four Saucemen and BBQ MAFIA. Flat $10 shipping anywhere in Australia.
Which Mexican seasoning should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| Chilli Lime Seasoning | Tajín | Chilli lime shaker / mild (3/11) | Corn, fruit, margarita rims |
| Chipotle Paste | Gran Luchito | Smoky chipotle paste / medium (6/11) | Steak, pulled pork, tacos |
| Chipotle Fajita & Taco Mix | Gran Luchito | Fajita and taco seasoning / mild (3/11) | Fajitas, tacos |
| Dia de la Fajita | Meat Church | Tex-Mex fajita seasoning / mild (2/11) | Fajitas, grilled veg, prawns |
| 8 Second Ride Carne Asada | Cattleman's Grill | Carne asada seasoning / medium (5/11) | Skirt, flank, short rib |
| Taco Rub Seasoning | Fancy Hanks | Taco rub / mild (2/11) | Mince, chicken thighs |
| Magic Mex | Black Market Spice Merchants | Mexican seasoning / mild (2/11) | Tacos, burritos, guac |
| Birria Taco Seasoning | Four Saucemen | Birria spice mix / mild (2/11) | Slow-cooked beef |
| Birria Taco Broth Base | BBQ MAFIA | Birria broth base / mild (2/11) | Quesabirria tacos |
| Jalapeño Verde | Nomad Chilli Co | Fermented salsa verde sauce / medium (5/11) | Fish tacos, chicken |
| Dia De Los Muertos | Heavenly Hell | Habanero margarita hot sauce / hot (7/11) | Fish tacos, prawns |
| Reaper Roja | Nomad Chilli Co | Fermented Reaper sauce / extreme (9/11) | Beef, tacos, chilli |
How to use Mexican rubs and sauces
- Fajitas and carne asada: season skirt or flank steak well, cook it hot and fast, rest it, then slice thin across the grain.
- Taco mince: brown the mince, add the seasoning and a splash of water, then simmer until it thickens.
- Chipotle paste: stir it through a marinade, mayo or pulled pork. A little goes a long way.
- Shakers like Tajín: finish grilled corn, mango, cucumber or a margarita rim right before serving.
- Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
Mexican vs Tex-Mex seasoning
Traditional Mexican flavours lean on dried chillies, lime, oregano and corn. Tex-Mex grew up along the Texas border and leans harder on cumin, garlic, beef and cheese. Gran Luchito's products are tagged made in Mexico. Meat Church and Cattleman's Grill bring the Texas side. See our Tex-Mex page for more.
What is birria?
Birria is slow-cooked, chilli-spiced beef (traditionally goat) braised until it falls apart. The meat goes into tacos and the rich broth is used for dipping. Four Saucemen's seasoning and BBQ MAFIA's broth base both make it easy at home.
Nomad Chilli Co's fermented hot sauces, Gran Luchito and Fancy Hanks' Taco Rub are tagged vegan. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change. More heat lives in hot sauce, chilli lime, tacos and spicy. Or browse Gran Luchito and Nomad Chilli Co.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Mexican and Tex-Mex seasoning?
Mexican seasoning leans on dried chillies, lime, oregano and corn, while Tex-Mex grew up on the Texas border and uses more cumin, garlic, beef and cheese. Both work on tacos and fajitas.
What is Tajín used for?
Tajín is a Mexican chilli lime seasoning of dried chilli, lime and sea salt. Shake it over grilled corn, fresh mango, cucumber, chicken or seafood, or use it to rim a margarita glass.
What is chipotle?
Chipotle is a smoke-dried jalapeño chilli. It brings smoky, earthy heat to pastes, rubs and sauces, and suits steak, pulled pork, chicken and tacos.
How do you make birria tacos at home?
Slow-cook beef in a chilli-spiced broth until tender, shred it, then fill tortillas and fry them with cheese for quesabirria. Dip the tacos in the reduced broth. A birria seasoning or broth base does most of the work.
Where can I buy Mexican seasoning in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks Mexican and Tex-Mex seasonings, chipotle paste and hot sauces from Tajín, Gran Luchito, Meat Church, Nomad Chilli Co and more. Shipping is a flat $10 anywhere in Australia.