11 Tasty Taco Recipes
Bring the quintessential street food to your dinner table with these tasty variations.
Who doesn’t love tacos? Tacos are one of the world’s most versatile foods because here’s the basic recipe:
Ingredients: Literally anything.
Step 1: Find something round
Step 2: Put anything you want inside it.
Step 3: Enjoy.
Looking for something more specific? We’ve rounded up nearly a dozen of our favorite taco recipes. Of course, they’re merely guidelines, because you really can put just about anything edible inside a taco. But give a few of these recipes a try, and then tweak according to your taste.
There’s something for everyone here, from the carnivore to the pescatarian to the vegan. Feeding a near-Neanderthal? We’ve got recipes for both beef and lamb tacos, as well as carnitas. There are chicken tacos, and for the seafood lover, our go-to fish taco recipe. Even vegans can get in on the game, with this tofu taco recipe—just skip the optional sour cream garnish. These tacos, with their solid chunks of marinated tofu, have plenty of flavor without it and could easily win over an omnivore.
We find that our taco recipes get a lot of attention around Cinco de Mayo. We love that, but you don’t have to save any of these recipes for a special occasion. They’re all tasty enough for company, but easy enough to make that they are good for casual taco Tuesday, too. (And by “Tuesday,” we actually mean any day of the week, because that’s how much we love tacos.) So cook up a batch of these crowd-pleasing treats any time you’re in the mood—tacos are always the right answer.
Favorite Taco Recipes
Baja Fried-Fish Tacos
We’ve cooked many a fish taco, but this one is unsurpassed—a fresh, crunchy, creamy version of a Western classic.
Recipe: Baja Fried-Fish Tacos
Cola Shredded Beef Tacos
Slow cooking gives this taco filling a rich deep flavor. Serve with a variety of toppings and let diners fill to their liking.
Recipe: Cola Shredded Beef Tacos
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Crisp Chicken Tacos (Tacos de Pollo)
Fry these tacos ahead of time and re-crisp them when you’re ready to serve.
Tofu Tacos
A great choice for Meatless Monday! Traditional Mexican flavors paired with soy sauce make for a satisfying and tasty taco filling.
Recipe: Tofu Tacos
Spicy Lamb Tacos
Goat is a popular taco filling in Mexico but can be hard to find at your local grocery store. Ground lamb is readily available and blends beautifully with Mexican herbs and spices for quick weeknight Mexican menu.
Recipe: Spicy Lamb Tacos
Tacos de Carnitas
Wrap mouthwatering carnitas in a quesadilla for a taco that’s extra special.
Recipe: Tacos de Carnitas
Sweet Potato and Chorizo Tacos
Loaded with spices, chorizo brings lots of flavor to tacos with very little work for the cook. The veggies add texture and sweetness.
Recipe: Sweet Potato and Chorizo Tacos
Roast Chicken and Onion Tacos
Butterfly chicken and roast over onions for an easy taco filling. This recipe makes enough for a dozen or so tacos. Use leftovers in salads or sandwiches.
Recipe: Roast Chicken and Onion Tacos
Pumpkin Tacos
The next time you buy canned pumpkin, think tacos. The creamy filling combined with crisp, spicy slaw and crunchy pepitas results in an unforgettable vegetarian treat.
Recipe: Pumpkin Tacos
Street-Snack Tacos Verdes
Bring a little of the street to your next party with these easy appetizers. We like them with salsa verde, but any salsa will be equally delicious.
Recipe: Street-Snack Tacos Verdes
Chorizo Soft Tacos
We love these tacos for dinner, but the eggs and potatoes make them great for breakfast, too.
Recipe: Chorizo Soft Tacos
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