Tacos are fantastic handheld foods that are super easy to make just how you like them. They come in all different shapes and forms, offering so many combinations of taste and texture. We have compiled 23 of our favorite taco recipes that will make your next meal one to talk about!
Tilapia Fish Tacos
These Tilapia Fish Tacos come together in just 30 minutes and feature a flavor bomb and textural wonderland! The tilapia is blackened, giving it a bold, spiced flavor. It is topped with a spicy crema and crisp cabbage slaw for a menagerie of mesmerizing textures!
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Sweet Potato Tacos
The tacos feature homemade refried beans, roasted sweet potatoes, and a tangy lime crema. Toasted corn is added for texture, and cilantro adds a green flavor and look. These sweet potato tacos take just about 30 minutes to come together and are a versatile and delicious vegetarian dish!
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Mahi Mahi Tacos
Grilled mahi mahi is drizzled with a spicy lime crema slaw and topped with a mango-chipotle salsa. These Mahi Mahi Tacos are a perfect balance of spicy and smoky flavors with a fantastic fresh and creamy flavor.
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Chorizo Tacos
These Chorizo Tacos use simple pantry ingredients to make your own chorizo, adding a nice personal touch. The tacos are served with classic flavors, but they are super easy to customize with your favorite toppings!
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Sriracha Chicken Tacos
Sriracha-marinated chicken is topped with avocado, greens, homemade cilantro sour cream, and even more delicious honey sriracha! These Sriracha Chicken Tacos are a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors that will leave you wanting more!
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Shrimp Tacos
The shrimp is seasoned in a homemade blend and seared until plump and golden. It is topped with a cabbage slaw for an amazing textural contrast and flavor and finished with a tangy, creamy shrimp taco sauce. These Shrimp Tacos are absolutely irresistible and come together so simply!
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Air Fryer Steak Tacos
The steak is marinated in a zesty lime marinade and air-fried to your preferred doneness. You can top these tacos with whatever toppings you desire. Thanks to an air fryer, these air-fried steak tacos cook quickly and are perfect for a weeknight meal!
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Pulled Pork Tacos
It is topped with a punchy cabbage slaw filled with corn, jalapenos, carrots and cabbage. Finished with a classic lime crema. These Pulled Pork Tacos are made in an Instant Pot with Dr. Pepper so the meat is tender as can be in no time, and is infused with the best flavors of Dr. Pepper!
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Instant Pot Carnitas
These Instant Pot Carnitas use tender pulled pork with an enchanting browned crust. The pork is marinated in classic Mexican flavors with a beautiful orange flavor throughout. Topped with all your favorites for a top-notch taco!
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Crispy Buffalo Shrimp Tacos
Golden brown air-fried shrimp are coated in a zesty homemade buffalo sauce. A tangy slaw tops the tacos, giving them a vibrant taste. Pickled red onions and cilantro add herbiness and acidity to the dish, which is crowned with creamy ranch dressing!
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Crispy Potato Tacos
The mashed potatoes are seasoned to perfection and laced with decadent butter and cheese. The tacos are then fried, giving them a nice crunchy exterior. These Crispy Potato Tacos are budget-friendly and full of comforting mashed potatoes!
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Grilled Flank Steak Tacos
The steak is super tender and has an addictive flavor, perfect for celebrating Summer. You can add whatever you want to make them just right! These Grilled Flank Steak Tacos feature a carne asada marinade that will revolutionize the way you marinate meat!
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Smoker Grilled Fish Tacos
These Smoker-Grilled Fish Tacos are an authentic coastal town staple directly from Mexico. They feature fresh flavors, and the fish has a subtle smoky flavor, making it absolutely irresistible! They’re topped with a tangy Greek yogurt-based garlic cilantro lime slaw for an exciting and delicious contrast.
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Beef Barbacoa Tacos
These Beef Barbacoa Tacos can be made in an instant pot or slow cooker, depending on your preference. They boast an incredibly bold Mexican flavor and pair perfectly with whichever toppings you want, so customize however you like!
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Chicken Tacos
These Chicken Tacos are a perfect make-ahead dish that you and your family will rave about for weeks to come! The chicken is shredded and succulent, with a simple, delicious flavor. It is topped with a creamy cilantro lime slaw, which pairs perfectly with the chicken!
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Blackened Fish Tacos
The flavors are spicy and sharp, with fantastic freshness throughout. Topped with colorful black bean corn salsa and bright lime crema, these blackened fish tacos are a perfect Cajun meal for a warm summer day!
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Roasted Cauliflower Tacos
These Roasted Cauliflower Tacos feature a robust romesco sauce with an amazingly deep and rich flavor. The cauliflower is roasted with a delicious combination of spices. The dish is packed full of awesome flavor and can be completely vegan as well!
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Blackened Salmon Tacos
The salmon is seasoned with a classic blend of Mexican spices and grilled to perfection. The salmon is garnished with a Korean radish salad full of bright, slightly spicy flavor. These Blackened Salmon Tacos are a Korean-Mexican fusion that will absolutely blow your mind!
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Cod Fish Tacos
The fish is seasoned with paprika and chili powder and fried in a skillet for color and flavor. It is topped with crunchy cabbage and a zingy lime sour cream dressing. These Cod Fish Tacos use a few simple ingredients to provide a healthy homemade meal.
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Lamb Tacos
The lamb is seasoned with classic Mexican spices and browned to perfection. Pickled onions give a nice brightness to the tacos, cabbage gives them crunch, and queso fresco is the perfect cheese for tacos! These Lamb Tacos have all the classic flavors you want in a taco with a change of protein for a nice twist.
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Shredded Beef Tacos
Succulent shredded beef is infused with a wonderful heat from green chiles and a classic Mexican-inspired spice blend. It goes perfectly with a spread of classic taco toppings, which you can customize with all of your favorites. These Shredded Beef Tacos are an amazing make-ahead dinner, perfect for a midweek meal!
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Turkey Tacos
These Turkey Tacos use lean ground turkey and an array of spices and sauces to make a nice healthy alternative for taco night. The ground turkey is browned and seasoned, then simmered in tomato sauce giving it a rich flavor. Pairs perfectly with all the classic taco fix-ins!
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Sheet Pan Chicken Tacos
These Sheet-Pan Chicken Tacos use an assortment of premade ingredients to make assembling them a breeze! Rotisserie chicken is sauteed with a handful of herbs and veggies for a delicious taco base. The tacos are assembled and brushed with oil before being baked, giving them a delicious crunch without the extra oil!
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