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Steak tacos on flour tortillas with cilantro, onion, salsa, and lime.

Whether you are looking for authentic Mexican tacos, cheesy Tex-Mex ground meat tacos, or light and delicious seafood tacos - we've rounded up all of our best taco recipes. Read More

Around here, every day is Taco Tuesday. Try an authentic Mexican taco filled with Chicken Tinga or Carnitas. Make a Southwestern classic like these Ground Turkey Tacos or Ground Beef Tacos. Keep things light with some Blackened Fish Tacos or Shrimp Tacos. Plus all the sides, salsa, and toppings you could ever need.

Chicken street tacos with avocado, pickled onions, tomatoes, and grilled chicken.

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Over sixty easy and delicious taco recipes that are guaranteed to please! Plan your next taco night, party, or easy weeknight meal with ideas for chicken, beef, pork, seafood, and more.

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3 Shredded chicken tacos with avocado, pickled onions, cilantro, and limes served on a round plate.

Fajita soft taco with chicken breast, peppers, onions, sour cream, avocado, and salsa

Ground turkey tacos in crispy baked tortillas with salsa, lettuce, radishes, and guacamole.

Fish tacos with flaky seasoned fish served in a corn tortilla with cilantro, shredded red cabbage, and limes.

Potato green chile tacos with chopped potatoes, poblano peppers, onions, and salsa served in corn tortillas.

Crockpot pinto beans in a bowl with red onions, cilantro, lime slices, and other vegetables.

Delicious Mexican salsa verde served on a wooden bowl accompanied by crispy tortilla chips.

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Easy Baked Crispy Chicken Tacos

Crispy chicken tacos with corn tortillas stuffed with chicken and beans served with cilantro, salsa, and sour cream.

Fish Tacos

Fish tacos with flaky seasoned fish served in a corn tortilla with cilantro, shredded red cabbage, and limes.

Pork Tacos

Pork tacos with crispy pork, red onions, cilantro, and avocado on a plate.

Potato Green Chile Tacos

Potato green chile tacos with chopped potatoes, poblano peppers, onions, and salsa served in corn tortillas.

Shrimp Taco Bowls

Shrimp taco bowls with cooked shrimp, avocado, rice, lime, cilantro, cabbage, corn, and pico de gallo in a white bowl.

Chicken Street Tacos

Chicken street tacos with grilled chicken thighs, fresh cilantro, onion, salsa, and lime served on corn tortillas.

Blackened Steak Tacos

Blackened steak tacos with seared steak served on flour tortillas with pineapple salsa, cilantro, and jalapenos.

Chicken Birria Tacos

Chicken birria tacos with corn tortillas filled with melted cheese and served with consommé, cilantro, onion, and lime juice.

Steak Tacos

Steak tacos on flour tortillas with cilantro, onion, salsa, and lime.

Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Slaw

Shrimp tacos with slaw served on corn tortillas with avocado, lime, and fresh cilantro.

Some of Our Best Slow Cooker Tacos

Mexican shredded beef in a bowl with tomatoes and chipotle peppers with tacos on the side.

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Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef

The best homemade Mexican shredded beef! This versatile slow cooker recipe is great for tacos, burritos, bowls, quesadillas, and more.

Chicken tinga in a bowl with onions, cilantro, avocado, and queso fresco.

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Chicken Tinga (Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, or Stovetop)

Cochinita pibil tacos with marinated shredded pork, guacamole, cilantro, pickled red onions, and limes in corn tortillas.

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Cochinita Pibil

Shredded chicken tacos with avocado, pickled onions, cilantro, and limes on a plate.

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Shredded Chicken Tacos

Carnitas served with shredded pork in a bowl with lime wedges, oranges, and cilantro.

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Classic Carnitas (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)

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Tacos dorados filled with shredded chicken and served with avocado, onions, lettuce, salsa, and sour cream.

Crispy Tacos Dorados

Baja fish tacos with crispy battered fish, cabbage slaw, pickled red onions, and white sauce served in corn tortillas on a plate.

Baja Fish Tacos

Ground chicken tacos with seasoned ground chicken, tomatoes, and lettuce in flour tortillas.

Ground Chicken Tacos

Black bean tacos with chipotle peppers served in corn tortillas topped with avocado, radish, tomatoes, and fresh cilantro.

Black Bean Tacos

Taco casserole with pinto beans, onions, peppers, turkey, corn, salsa, and melted cheese with chips, cilantro, and jalapeno on the side.

Healthy Taco Casserole

Chicken soft tacos with seasoned chicken breast and cilantro served on corn tortillas.

Easy Chicken Soft Tacos

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Fajita tacos with chicken breast, peppers, onions, sour cream, avocado, and salsa in corn tortillas.

Fajita Tacos

Grilled fish tacos with grilled white fish, shredded cabbage, avocado, pico de gallo, and creamy white fish taco sauce.

Grilled Fish Tacos

Ground beef tacos with ancho chili seasoning served in baked taco shells with lettuce, tomato, and cilantro.

Ground Beef Tacos

Cajun shrimp tacos in corn tortillas with sliced avocado, cilantro, and fresh lime juice.

Cajun Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp tacos served on corn tortillas with avocado, cabbage, cilantro, lime wedges, and a creamy sauce.

Shrimp Tacos

Ground turkey tacos in crispy baked tortillas with salsa, lettuce, radishes, and guacamole on a plate.

Ground Turkey Tacos

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Healthy taco soup with black beans, pinto beans, shredded chicken, cilantro, and cheese.

Healthy Taco Soup

Slow Cooker Korean Beef Taco recipe with corn tortillas and Sriracha.

Slow Cooker Korean Beef Tacos

Slow cooker salsa verde chicken in a bowl with shredded chicken, green salsa, and fresh cilantro.

Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken

Baked crispy taco shells made with corn tortillas and cooking spray on a white plate.

Oven Baked Taco Shells

Carne asada marinated in citrus juices sliced thin on a plate with cilantro, limes, and orange slices.

Carne Asada

Steak tacos on flour tortillas with cilantro, onion, salsa, and lime.

Steak Tacos

Shrimp tacos with slaw served on corn tortillas with avocado, lime, and fresh cilantro.

Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Slaw

Slow Cooker Chorizo Spiced Pulled Pork in a corn tortilla with cabbage slaw.

Slow Cooker Chorizo Spiced Pulled Pork

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Ground turkey and cauliflower rice taco skillet with jalapenos, sour cream, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Turkey Taco and Cauliflower Rice Skillet

Taco casserole with pinto beans, onions, peppers, turkey, corn, salsa, and melted cheese with chips, cilantro, and jalapeno on the side.

Healthy Taco Casserole

Mexicna pizzas with ground beef, refried beans, crispy corn tortillas, and melted cheese topped with lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos, and sour cream.

Mexican Pizza

Turkey taco lettuce wraps with tomatoes, shredded cheese, ground turkey, and avocado.

Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

Rotisserie chicken taco bowl with black beans, bell peppers, onions, guacamole, and tomatoes.

Rotisserie Chicken Taco Bowls

Potato green chile tacos with chopped potatoes, poblano peppers, onions, and salsa served in corn tortillas.

Potato Green Chile Tacos

Carne asada tacos with tender steak, cilantro, onion, lime juice, avocado, and green salsa in two corn tortillas.

Carne Asada Street Tacos

Healthy taco dip with seasoned cream cheese, refried beans, lettuce, salsa, and shredded cheese in a bowl with tortilla chips.

Healthy Taco Dip

Tacos gobernador with shrimp, melted cheese, poblano peppers, onions, and cilantro in grilled corn tortillas.

Tacos Gobernador

Fajita tacos with chicken breast, peppers, onions, sour cream, avocado, and salsa in corn tortillas.

Fajita Tacos

Tacos dorados filled with shredded chicken and served with avocado, onions, lettuce, salsa, and sour cream.

Crispy Tacos Dorados

Baja fish tacos with crispy battered fish, cabbage slaw, pickled red onions, and white sauce served in corn tortillas on a plate.

Baja Fish Tacos

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