EL VIEJOSPICE

El Viejo Spice

El Secreto

A pepper-forward family seasoning.

Black pepper and aromatic spices bring warmth and depth to everyday cooking. A family recipe rooted in Mérida, Yucatán.

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Packaging concept for El Secreto: a spice shaker with the El Viejo Spice badge and the name El Secreto, Family Spice Blend.
Packaging concept

How to use it

Use it wherever you'd use black pepper

  1. Season before cooking, or finish at the table.
  2. Start with a little. You can always add more.
  3. It already has salt, so taste before adding more.
  • Beef Grilled steaks
  • Chicken Roasted chicken
  • Pork Pork chops
  • Fish & seafood Fish or shrimp
  • Vegetables Roasted vegetables
Raul smiling outdoors in a blue shirt.

Mi Viejo

Before there was El Viejo, there was mi viejo.

El Viejo Spice is named for my dad, Raul. Our family recipe and his influence come together in El Secreto.

Meet Mi Viejo

FAQ

Questions

Can I buy it?

Not yet. Join the launch list and we'll let you know as soon as El Secreto is available.

Is it spicy?

Black pepper gives El Secreto its peppery bite, while aromatic spices add warmth and depth. Start with a small amount and adjust to your taste.

What's in it?

Black pepper leads the blend, with other aromatic spices. We'll publish the complete ingredient list and allergen information on the final label. If you have a food allergy, please ask us before using it.

Does it contain salt?

Yes. The recipe includes salt, so taste before adding more.

Is it gluten-free?

None of the ingredients contain gluten, but the blend hasn't been tested, so we can't label it gluten-free yet. If you have celiac disease or a serious gluten sensitivity, please email us before using it.