Oh hun I know those nights too well so sorry it's a nightmare having to call cops on your child can't even count how many times in past 6 years for us. Those were the positive experiences for us when they would come and just talk to him and he'd cooperate and behave and prevent violence or destruction of property. I'm so glad for both of you that that is as far as it went last night.

My guy would do similar things with the taco and CD player incidents. It's like he would just get stuck in negativity and seeking some control and confrontation. My T would probably say It's an opportunity for communication and to try to work together to find a way that works for both of you. Like repeat to him what he said so that he feels heard and ask him what else could we do, Should we just try the seasoning and see if it comes out tasting okay, Calmly letting him know that in your experience taco seasoning packets usually are still okay even little while after the expiration date, Maybe try making our own seasoning with some spices we have around the kitchen, Maybe agreeing that the box taco shells do often taste a little bit stale for some reason and maybe you could toast them a bit and see if they come out tasting good and crispy, And if they taste horrible maybe you could use something else like tortillas or tortilla chips or just having then meet with some salad stuff and cheese and salsa on top of it, Let's find a way to work this out I love you and I want to have dinner with you.

I have some more ideas, hope it's not too much advice :/
But I have to get out the door to work, will write more as soon as I can