I too cannot tolerate Mexican type spicy food....I like tasty, but not spicy...so any southwestern recipe in this kitchen is cooked without the burny add-on ( my mouth, tongue) in it. But, I like wasabi mixed with soy sauce when eating sushi..it is hot, but just for an instant, mixes with the food in your mouth and gives it extra taste, but instantly gone...not a lingering hot as southwestern type spicy. Never tried taco or tortilla soup......