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17 Best Taco Recipes That’ll Make Taco Night Epic

Whether you need some tasty taco recipes for family taco night, Cinco de Mayo, or a gathering, one thing is for sure: these tacos will disappear in no time.

Get your taco fix with these irresistible recipes, perfect for taco night, Cinco de Mayo, or anytime you’re craving some taco goodness.

Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp tacos on a white plate.
Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

The secret to these amazing shrimp tacos is the homemade cabbage slaw and creamy taco sauce.

Get the Recipe: Shrimp Tacos

Chicken Fajita Tacos

Chicken fajita tacos displayed on a white background.
Photo Credit: Maple and Mango

Made with simple ingredients and homemade fajita seasoning, these will be your new favorite for taco Tuesday.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Fajita Tacos

Cod Fish Tacos

Fish tacos on a red plate.
Photo Credit: Muy Bueno

Recipe reviewer Regena said, “Finally! A fish taco with flavor! Delicious. I ate four and could have eaten more if I weren’t so full! Best recipe I have ever tried, and I have tried many!” 

Get the Recipe: Cod Fish Tacos

Crispy Turkey Tacos

Turkey tacos on a plate with a dark background.
Photo Credit: xoxoBella

These perfectly crispy ground turkey tacos are a family-friendly meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes.

Get the Recipe: Crispy Turkey Tacos

Chorizo Tacos

Chorizo tacos on a brown background.
Photo Credit: In Krista’s Kitchen

Elevate your taco game with these warm tortillas filled with Mexican chorizo and homemade salsa verde.

Get the Recipe: Chorizo Tacos

Carne Asada Tacos

Carne asada tacos with limes.
Photo Credit: xoxoBella

If you’re looking for an easy grilling recipe perfect for the summer months, try these yummy carne asado tacos.

This heavenly carne asada marinade recipe is a keeper; it’s made with fresh lime and orange juice.

Get the Recipe: Carne Asada Tacos

Blackened Chicken Tacos

Chicken tacos on a white plate.
Photo Credit: Blue’s Best Life

These blackened chicken tacos have the perfect amount of smoky flavor. They’re topped with the best homemade corn salsa and cilantro crema.

Get the Recipe: Blackened Chicken Tacos

Tacos de Picadillo (Crispy Ground Beef and Potato Tacos)

Tacos on a blue and white plate.
Photo Credit: Muy Bueno

Homemade crispy taco shells are filled with picadillo, a mixture of tomatoes, ground beef, and potatoes.

Its mild flavor makes it a wonderful kid-friendly option, plus it’s super cheap to make, too.

Get the Recipe: Tacos de Picadillo

Crispy Chicken Tacos

Crispy chicken tacos on a blue plate on a colorful background.
Photo Credit: Muy Bueno

No one will be able to get enough of these Tex-Mex crispy chicken tacos. The homemade crunchy taco shell is so much better than store-bought.

Get the Recipe: Crispy Chicken Tacos

Mexican Pork Belly Tacos

Pork belly tacos on a black plate.
Photo Credit: Beyond Mere Sustenance

With drool-worthy pieces of pork belly and a homemade watermelon salsa, this taco recipe is anything but basic. 

If you’re not a watermelon fan or it’s not in season, don’t let that stop you from making these tacos.

The recipe includes ingredient substitutions so you can tailor the salsa to your taste.

Get the Recipe: Mexican Pork Belly Tacos

Chicken Birria Tacos

Chicken birria tacos on a white plate.
Photo Credit: Savory Experiments

Birria tacos are commonly made with beef, but making them with chicken is a fun twist.

These tacos are packed with tender shredded chicken in a sweet and spicy sauce and plenty of cheese.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Birria Tacos

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

Tacos displayed on a grey plate.
Photo Credit: Savvy Honey

These flavorful sweet potato and black bean tacos are ready in 25 minutes and are a cheap weeknight meal.

Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

Tinga-Style Pork Shoulder Tacos

Tinga style pork tacos with limes and cilantro.
Photo Credit: Garlic and Zest

These tasty tinga-style tacos are made with tender pork shoulder, potatoes, and a spicy sauce made with chipotle, tomatoes, and onion.

Get the Recipe: Tinga-Style Pork Shoulder Tacos

Pork Street Tacos

Several pork street tacos on a white background.
Photo Credit: The Feathered Nester

Make your taste buds happy with these tacos made with small corn tortillas filled with tender pulled pork and homemade tangy lime-flavored taco slaw.

Get the Recipe: Pork Street Tacos

Sheet Pan Tacos

Sheet pan tacos stacked up.
Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

Whether you need a creative family dinner or you’re feeding a crowd at your Cinco de Mayo celebration, these sheet pan tacos will be a hit.

They’re so much easier to make than assembling individual tacos for everyone.

Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Tacos

Braised Al Pastor Tacos

Al Pastor tacos with guacamole on a grey background.
Photo Credit: Sweet Tea and Thyme

These delicious al pastor tacos consist of tender pieces of pork marinated in pineapple juice and Mexican spices.

One recipe reviewer said the tacos taste just like the ones you get from food trucks.

Get the Recipe: Braised Al Pastor Tacos

Tacos Gobernador

Tacos gobernador on a blue plate.
Photo Credit: In Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Tacos gobernador originated from the state of Sinaloa in Mexico and consists of a crispy tortilla filled with melty cheese, shrimp, peppers, and other ingredients.

Get the Recipe: Tacos Gobernador


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