SOMOS Simmer Sauces Review of Taco Fajita and Al Pastor

SOMOS Simmer Sauces are built for weeknight Mexican-inspired meals without requiring a long ingredient list or hours at the stove. The brand’s current 2026 cooking-sauce lineup still includes Taco, Fajita and Al Pastor, along with Red and Green Enchilada sauces and a Birria simmer sauce.

SOMOS Taco Simmer Sauce

The Taco Simmer Sauce combines tomatoes, chiles and classic Mexican spices. SOMOS currently recommends browning meat or vegetables, adding the sauce and simmering until the mixture is ready for tacos, bowls or other quick meals.

It is the most versatile of the original three because it works with ground beef, chicken or vegetables and can also be used in a slow cooker or as a marinade.

SOMOS Fajita Simmer Sauce

The Fajita Simmer Sauce is designed around tomatoes, chiles and traditional fajita-style seasoning. SOMOS suggests pairing it with steak, chicken thighs, peppers and onions.

We like this one for busy nights because it turns a basic protein-and-vegetable combination into something more cohesive without requiring separate seasoning blends.

SOMOS Al Pastor Taco Simmer Sauce

The Al Pastor sauce is the sweeter and more distinctive option. SOMOS describes it as a blend of tomatoes, Mexican chiles and pineapple, with enough sweetness and spice to work especially well with pork or chicken.

If you already like al pastor flavors, this is the one that feels least like a generic jarred taco sauce.

Current SOMOS Sauce Lineup

In 2026, SOMOS has a broader cooking-sauce lineup that includes Red Enchilada, Green Enchilada and Birria in addition to Taco, Fajita and Al Pastor sauces.

Convenience and Use

SOMOS positions the sauces for pan cooking, slow cookers and marinades. The biggest benefit is convenience: you can start with a simple protein or vegetable base and get to a finished meal without building a sauce from scratch.

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SOMOS Simmer Sauces Review: The Bottom Line

SOMOS still sells the Taco, Fajita and Al Pastor sauces highlighted in the original 2024 story, and the current lineup has expanded since then. Taco is the most flexible, Fajita is ideal for meat-and-pepper dinners, and Al Pastor is the more distinctive sweet-and-spicy choice.