# Ancho Mushroom Taco Seasonings The Ancho Mushroom Taco Seasoning is Ray Garcia for WIlliams Sonoma By Rebecca Byers | Published 2018-09-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancho-mushroom-taco-seasoning References: [williams-sonoma](http://www.williams-sonoma.ca/ray-garcias-ancho-mushroom-seasoning) Part of Ray Garcia's collection for [Williams Sonoma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/williams-sonoma-iron-chef-masaharu-morimoto), the Ancho Mushroom Taco Seasoning is a versatile blend of shiitake mushrooms, ancho chiles, garlic and cayenne pepper. The earthy [taco seasoning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccormick-seasonings) is great for elevating taco night and would make an easy addition to other dishes such as burritos and fajitas, tamales and enchiladas. Chef Ray Garcia is known for his Los Angeles restaurant [Broken Spanish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/third-man-records-x-victrola), where he brings to life a culinary experience coloured by the influences of his Mexican-American upbringing in the city and inspiration found in the fresh produce of Southern California. The Ray Garcia for Williams Sonoma collection also includes a Chile de Arbol Salsa, a Chipotle Lime Taco Seasoning and a 'Taco Tuesday Essentials' package containing all three. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Versatile Taco Seasoning:** The Ancho Mushroom Taco Seasoning offers a versatile blend of flavors, opening up opportunities for innovative seasoning blends in the taco industry. - **Gourmet Taco Night:** The elevated taco experience offered by Chef Ray Garcia's collection for Williams Sonoma highlights the growing trend of gourmet taco nights, creating opportunities for upscale taco restaurants and high-end food products. - **Mexican-american Fusion:** Chef Ray Garcia's use of Mexican-American flavors and ingredients showcases the trend of fusion cuisine, presenting opportunities for innovative restaurant concepts that combine different culinary influences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Flavoring Industry:** The Ancho Mushroom Taco Seasoning reflects the demand for unique and flavorful seasonings, creating opportunities for companies in the flavoring industry to develop new and innovative blends. - **Gourmet Food Products:** The collaboration between Chef Ray Garcia and Williams Sonoma highlights the market for gourmet food products, presenting opportunities for companies to create high-end, chef-inspired food items. - **Restaurant Industry:** Chef Ray Garcia's culinary collection for Williams Sonoma emphasizes the trend of elevated dining experiences, opening opportunities for innovative restaurant concepts to cater to the demand for gourmet, fusion cuisine. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hot Sauce-Branded Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-seasoning-mixes.md) - [Date-Based Taco Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-dust.md) - [Spanish-Style Spice Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomatador.md) - [Mexican-Inspired Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexicaninspired-meal-kits.md) - [Mexican Holiday Taco Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chile-en-nogada-taco.md) - [Full-Flavored Mexican Spices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-spice.md) - [At-Home Mexican Recipe Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-recipe-kits-1.md) - [Fajita-Ready Seasoning Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-el-paso-fajita-seasoning-mix.md) - [Street Food Chicken Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingstop-mexican-street-spice.md)