Are you ready to up your burrito game? Our easy-to-make burrito seasoning recipe is the secret ingredient you’ve been missing. It’s a blend of spices that will make your burritos taste as if they came from your favorite Mexican restaurant. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get cooking!

We love making homemade spice blends, pizza seasoning, Cajun seasoning, or spicy peri peri seasoning mixes are amongst our favorites.

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So when we were making our awesome veggie burritos and needed seasoning, we wanted to make the best burrito seasoning we could!

Why you’ll love this burrito seasoning mix

You can customize your homemade burrito spice mix to suit your preference.
Mixing up a batch is easy, and it’s so much more cost-effective than store-bought.
You’ve probably got all the ingredients in your pantry.
All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian and vegan.

Ingredients you’ll need

You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.

Indulge in a homemade burrito, with the best burrito seasoning dunked in sour cream, it’s really easy and oh-so-delicious.

How to make burrito seasoning with step-by-step instructions

In a small bowl, add ground cumin, garlic powder (you can substitute with onion powder), paprika, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper, and stir to combine.

Use immediately or store your homemade burrito seasoning mix in an airtight container or small jar.

Recipe notes and expert tips

Spice it up
If you prefer your burrito spice mix with a kick, then add chili powder or a little more cayenne pepper.
Storage
Store in a dark place in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

How to store homemade burrito seasoning

Store burrito seasoning in an airtight container or glass jar in a dark place for up to 6 months.

The spices will start to lose their flavor after six months.

What to use burrito spice mix with

Burritos: The most obvious use for burrito seasoning is to make delicious burritos. Sprinkle it on beans and rice, and wrap it all up in a tortilla for a quick and easy meal.

Taco Seasoning: You can also use burrito seasoning to make tasty tacos. Sprinkle on some seasoning to a delicious taco filling, such as veggie chicken tacos, and serve with taco shells or soft tortillas.

Vegetarian burrito cut in half and stacked on each other.

Quesadillas: Add a little bit of homemade burrito seasoning to your cheese or veggie filling when you make quesadillas. The seasoning will add a nice kick to your meal.

Nachos: Create a delicious snack or appetizer by sprinkling burrito Mexican seasoning on your tortilla chips, then add shredded cheese, beans, and any other toppings you like.

Fajitas: Sprinkle some homemade burrito spice mix on your veggies when making fajitas. It will add some extra flavor and make your dish even more delicious.

Homemade burrito seasoning mix in a glass jar and on a teaspoon.

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