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11 Tasty Taco Recipes

Bring the quintessential street food to your dinner table with these tasty variations

Angela Brassinga
Peden & Munk
1 of 11 Peden & Munk

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

Annabelle Breakey
2 of 11 Annabelle Breakey

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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James Carrier
3 of 11 James Carrier

Crisp Chicken Tacos (Tacos de Pollo)

Fry these tacos ahead of time and re-crisp them when you’re ready to serve.

Recipe: Crisp Chicken Tacos (Tacos de Pollo)

James Carrier
4 of 11 James Carrier

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

Annabelle Breakey
5 of 11 Annabelle Breakey

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

Jeff Minton
6 of 11 Jeff Minton

Tacos de Carnitas

Wrap mouthwatering carnitas in a quesadilla for a taco that’s extra special.

Recipe: Tacos de Carnitas

Annabelle Breakey
7 of 11 Annabelle Breakey

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

James Carrier
8 of 11 James Carrier

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

Shelly Strazis
9 of 11 Shelly Strazis

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

Lisa Romerein
10 of 11 Lisa Romerein

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

Leigh Beisch
11 of 11 Leigh Beisch

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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