Taco Night is a fan-favorite when it comes to meal time. Most people have a few go-to taco recipes to serve for taco night, and tacos are usually easy to prep and quick to cook, so it's a perfect meal for busy weeknights.
If you are looking for a few new ideas to add to your taco recipe repertoire, we've got 30 Taco recipes that will take your taco night to the next level. Scroll down to see a list of recipes to add to your rotation.
But first, we've got tips to help you put together the ultimate taco for Cinco de Mayo, National Taco Day, Taco Tuesday or any night! And don't forget the desserts.
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Taco Tuesday Guide
Make your own taco seasoning. In fact, make several of your own taco seasonings. Here are a few different seasoning mixes you can put together to keep on hand to spice things up on Taco Tuesday. For these seasoning blends, mix ½ to 1 teaspoon of each together (or more, based on your flavor preference), mix well, and add to your meat before or during cooking, or use as a dry rub.
- Traditional Taco Seasoning: Salt and pepper, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, and a pinch of cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Blackening Seasoning: Onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt and pepper, cayenne pepper (to taste).
You can also make your own tortillas. You can use a tortilla press if you have one, or use a heavy baking dish to flatten the dough or a rolling pin.
- Corn Tortillas: Mix 2 cups of masa harina and 1 ½ to 2 cups of warm water to make the dough. Roll into small balls, flatten between two pieces of wax paper, and cook on a hot pan for 30 seconds to a minute on each side.
- Flour Tortillas: This recipe is one of the best methods for making flour tortillas at home!
Break out an amazing spread of toppings! You can't have tacos without the toppings. And what you serve can depend on what type of protein you've got -- toppings for fish tacos might be different from carne asada tacos. Here are some of the best taco toppings that you'll want to include in your Taco Tuesday spread.
- Pico de gallo
- Tomatillo salsa/salsa verde
- Fresh avocado
- Avocado crema
- Guacamole
- Fresh diced tomatoes
- Crumbled cotija cheese
- Shredded cheese
- Chipotle sauce
- Shredded lettuce or cabbage
- Pickled or fresh jalapenos
- Roasted Poblanos, Hatch, or Anaheim chiles
- Mango salsa
- Queso
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Thinly sliced radishes
- Sour Cream
- Lime
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Best Taco Recipes For Taco Night
These taco recipes are great variations to mix up your Taco Night menu. You can find options for traditional street tacos to fun fusion ideas, and we even threw in a few meatless recipes.
Crab Tacos with Avocado Sauce
This crab taco recipe uses fresh crab and takes just 15 minutes to make. The key is to use the freshest ingredients possible and nice big lumps of crab.
Crispy Beer Battered Fish Tacos
These Beer Battered Fish Tacos are light and crispy with a killer sauce that brings all the flavors together!
shredded pork tacos with avocado, quick pickled onions and queso fresco
A good taco doesn’t need more than three or four ingredients to knock your socks off.
Crispy Potato Tacos (Tacos de Papa)
Not just for vegetarians! These crispy potato tacos are crisp outside, creamy inside, and full of bold flavors.
The BEST Beef Birria and Birria Quesatacos
These birria tacos are famous. They are possibly the most famous tacos you will find on social media.
Mexican-style Pork Tacos (Tacos Al Pastor)
These super flavorful tacos al pastor are so good, you’re going to feel like you’re at a food truck on a beach, chowing down on some of the best tacos in town.
Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos
These are going to become a Taco Tuesday favorite. Marinated grilled chicken with a homemade street corn salsa, fresh avocado, cotija cheese, and spiced Mexican crema.
Crockpot Beef Tacos
These Crockpot Beef Tacos are so easy to make! You only need a few ingredients plus your favorite taco toppings for a festive Taco Tuesday dinner that is practically ready for you when you get home.
Fried Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Sauce
These fried shrimp tacos are made with popcorn shrimp, fresh slaw, and an amazing creamy cilantro-lime dressing, You'll definitely keep these in your Taco Tuesday rotation.
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos (Dynamite Shrimp)
These spicy shrimp tacos will take your Taco Tuesday celebration to the next level.
Best Ground Beef Taco Recipe
These are the BEST ground beef tacos, with an easy to make homemade taco seasoning and a secret ingredient that makes this the most flavorful and juiciest taco meat EVER!
Blackened Mahi-Mahi Fish Tacos {Easy, 30-minute Meal}
These Blackened Mahi-Mahi Fish Tacos are dry rubbed with a homemade blackened seasoning and come together in less than 30 minutes, making it a perfect quick weeknight meal for Taco Tuesday!
Super-Simple Salmon Tacos (with Juicy Citrus Salsa)
This zesty chili-rubbed salmon and fresh orange avocado salsa makes the best salmon tacos! They’re easy to make and ready to go in less than 30 minutes.
Korean BBQ Tacos
These Korean BBQ Tacos are marinated and seared beef layered with cabbage slaw and marinated cucumbers, all tucked into warm flour tortillas. A unique and crowd pleasing take on Taco Tuesday!
Beer-Braised Chicken Tacos with Toasted Cumin Guacamole
Use a Mexican lager and boneless chicken thighs for this one-pot dinner recipe. Top with crumbled queso fresco, sliced radishes, shredded cabbage, onion, hot sauce, and cilantro for the ultimate Taco Tuesday spread.
Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Tacos
Serve up these Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Tacos topped with fresh pineapple, mango, and avocado salsa for dinner this Taco Tuesday!
Pork Volcanes al Pastor
Juicy pork al pastor and oozy quesillo are a great combo in this Taco Tuesday special. Thinly slicing the pork and cooking it with plenty of marinade in a hot skillet to yield charred edges and deep flavor of traditional spit-roasted pastor.
Turkey Tacos (15 Minutes, Secret Ingredient!)
Turkey tacos that are quick and easy, juicy and flavorful, plus a secret ingredient that makes them so good you won't even miss the beef. This is a great healthier option for Taco Tuesday.
Chipotle Cauliflower Tacos with Garlic Aioli
Chipotle Cauliflower Tacos with Garlic Aioli are a total flavor fiesta. Enjoy these hearty, healthy vegetarian tacos with your garnishes of choice for a taco night favorite.
Carne Asada Street Tacos
These authentic Mexican tacos are always a crowd-pleaser in our home. With just a few simple ingredients, you will get the most mouth-watering beef dinner at home for Taco Tuesday!
Lobster Tacos With Chili-lime Slaw And Avocado Cream Drizzle by kategruetzdavis | Quick & Easy Recipe
There's nothing quite like a lobster taco. These are made with fresh cabbage and a little bit of spice with a creamy avocado drizzle. These will be a hit at your next Taco Tuesday dinner.
Easy Vegetarian Tacos
No meat is necessary with these tacos that are filled with a medley of vegetables, black beans and tasty toppings.
Tilapia Fish Tacos
Tilapia is budget friendly, widely available, quick cooking and delicious in tacos!
Pork Belly Tacos
These tacos are filled with tender pork belly, crunchy cabbage, earthy cilantro and a spicy tangy drizzle.
Taco Bell Copycat Crunchy Beef Tacos
If Taco Bell is your comfort food you'll find these copycat tacos to be almost as good as the real thing.
The Best Turkey Tacos
Lean ground turkey is a healthy option for taco night and this recipe adds a ton of flavor to these tacos.
3-Ingredient Tofu Tacos
Another healthy alternative for Taco Tuesday and this simple recipe has just a few ingredients.
Fried Tacos
This is not a diet recipe but fried tacos are a kid-friendly meal and an adult's guilty pleasure.
Churro Dessert Tacos
No taco night is complete without dessert and dessert tacos are a fun way to enjoy a sugary sweet treat.
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