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Tajin Seasoning and How to Use It

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By: IsabelPosted: 8/16/21

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Tajin seasoning adds an extra zing to just about any food, especially Mexican cuisine! Learn more about this blend and where it came from, plus all the ways to use it!

A bottle of tajin seasoning.

Table of Contents

  • What is Tajin seasoning?
  • What does it taste like?
  • Where can I find Tajin seasoning?
  • Different Tajin blends
  • How to use Tajin Seasoning

What is Tajin seasoning?

This popular brand of Mexican seasoning is made from a blend of chile powder, dehydrated lime juice, and salt.

The blend got its name from Horacio Fernandez, who loved slathering corn with his grandmother’s signature chile sauce. He wanted to create something that he could carry with him everywhere, so he always had those flavors on hand.

While on a trip to El Tajín, located in southern Mexico, he learned that “aji” translates to “chile” in the native language. He was inspired and adopted the name of the archaeological site for his seasoning blend.

What does it taste like?

Tajin seasoning is a balance of salty, citrus, and mildly spicy flavors. It is a bit like the flavors you get when you eat lime tortilla chips with roasted tomato salsa.

Because it’s a blend of seasonings, those flavors are concentrated. As a result, you only need a little bit to add a big dose of flavor to your food.

It’s also a very mild heat, so you can still enjoy it, even if you don’t tend to like spicy foods.

Tajin seasoning in a small bowl.

Where can I find Tajin seasoning?

Most grocery stores in the US carry the seasoning blend nowadays, but if your store doesn’t have it, you can check out any Mexican specialty store.

Or, you can find it here on Amazon.

You can also make a homemade version by combining equal parts of the following:

  • Red chile powder
  • Crystallized lime powder
  • Fine sea salt

Store the blend in an airtight container and use it up within six months to a year.

Different Tajin blends

The most well-known version is Tajin Clasico, and that’s what most people mean when they refer to this seasoning.

A low-sodium version is also available, as well as a spicier blend made with habanero chiles instead of the classic red variety.

The company also makes a couple of sauces and a container designed specifically to coat the rims of drinking glasses.

Mexican Fruit Cups on a table topped with tajin seasoning.

How to use Tajin Seasoning

There are so many different ways to use this seasoning blend! Experiment by adding it to whatever you can think of.

Some popular ways it’s used include:

  • On fruit – I love to use a pinch of it when I make my Mexican Fruit Cup recipe. It is just like an authentic fruit stand!
  • Cocktails – Used to coat the rims of glasses for popular Mexican drinks like micheladas, bloody marys or bloody marias, and margaritas.
  • Corn – Sprinkle over grilled or boiled corn. After all, that is the primary purpose it is intended for! Or use it when making Mexican street corn (elotes) or esquites.
  • Meat rubs – It works extremely well in marinades and rubs for chicken, steak, fish, and shrimp.
  • Guacamole – You won’t need to add much else to your homemade dip.
  • On veggies – Sprinkle it over raw or roasted veggies.
  • Sweet treats – Add a little spice to fruit popsicles and sorbets with a dash of this seasoning.
  • With breakfast – Try it on your eggs, hash browns, and even avocado toast.

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  1. Wubby888 says

    Posted on 3/20 at 11:26 am

    I just tried it for the first time while on vacation in Austin, TX. a bartender used it to rim a paloma drink I had ordered. Now I use it on grilled chicken, watermelon and taco seasoning for ground beef! LOVE IT and I wish I would have tried it sooner.

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  2. Annie says

    Posted on 12/3 at 1:47 pm

    What flavor is it? I couldn’t distinguish it, so didn’t really know how to use it. Thanx!

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    • Ana @ Isabel Eats says

      Posted on 12/5 at 12:33 pm

      Hi Annie! Its a mix of dried ground chilis, sea salt, and lime. Its great on fresh fruit, rim for drinks and cocktails, and really whatever you want!

      Reply
  3. Deb DeLuca says

    Posted on 9/3 at 10:58 am

    I recently discovered Tajin next to the fresh corn at my grocers. Now I put it on everything from meats, fish & chicken to salads & fruits!!! I put it on the table for every meal & find it has just about replaced my use of all table salt & pepper!

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    • Ana @ Isabel Eats says

      Posted on 9/6 at 2:34 pm

      Hi Deb! Yes, we love Tajin! Its also great in drinks and cocktails as a rim instead of salt or sugar.

      Reply
  4. Kamie says

    Posted on 8/9 at 3:33 pm

    I love it on my Cottage Cheese and fruit (blueberry, strawberry & pineapple) Just a little shake on top….it’s a whole new flavor!

    Reply
  5. shelley p says

    Posted on 7/21 at 9:56 am

    I absolutely love it on Mac and Cheese with some diced canned tomatoes

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  6. Mike Wilson says

    Posted on 4/28 at 6:20 pm

    Absolutely love Tajin seasoning. Especially on mixed fruit drinks.

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  7. Robert says

    Posted on 10/20 at 12:14 am

    Have never tried it but I will. Thanks..

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  8. Linda says

    Posted on 7/17 at 8:43 pm

    Excellent seasoning. I will be adding the email to my account so I can get even more great recipes 🙂

    Reply
  9. Lee A says

    Posted on 10/23 at 3:47 pm

    I love this stuff and now buy a larger size container than the smallest I started with. It’s good on everything from salads to cantaloupe to scrambled eggs. Maybe a little bit is best but I often use quite a lot on vegetables. Lots of flavor and no added calories.

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  10. Lauren says

    Posted on 10/11 at 8:36 pm

    My two favorite uses for tajin are popcorn (I put some melted unsalted butter on it first so it has something to stick to) and on my bagels: cream cheese, avocado, cucumber and a sprinkle of tajin across the top. I recommend both to all!

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  11. Heather says

    Posted on 10/9 at 8:33 am

    Love Tajin! I recently used it in place of lemon pepper seasoning in Stay Snatched’s air fryer fish sticks. So good!

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