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Taco Recipes for a Mexican Fiesta

Make classic Mexican tacos and new takes on the crunchy favorites. Fill them with pork, shrimp, fried fish and more.

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Baja Style Fish Tacos

Marcela shares this family favorite: an authentic Baja-style beer-battered fish taco served with a fiery, fresh tomatillo salsa and lemon cream sauce.

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Make Your Own Tacos Bar

Rachael makes a chipotle turkey taco filling as well as a pork and bell pepper filling so guests can pick their taco pairings.

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Taco Cones

Traditional tacos, while delicious, can be messy to eat. These taco cones are crisp, compact, fun for a party and kid-friendly, since the filling stays put in the cone as you eat. Line the shells up at your next taco bar!

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Crackling Fish Tacos with Chipotle Tartar Sauce

Use red snapper or any flaky whitefish for this fried favorite that's topped with an adobo-infused tartar sauce.

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Brisket Tacos With Red Cabbage

Cook Alex's brisket with spices like chili powder and paprika before serving with refreshing red cabbage.

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Birria Tacos

You'll need a few types of chilis, including ancho and pasilla, for Marcela's short-rib tacos with pickled red onions.

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Red Chile Short Rib Tacos

Bobby browns and then shreds bone-in beef short ribs for his decadent tacos.

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Tacos Carne Asada

Marinated flank steak plus pico de gallo, guacamole and queso fresco complete Tyler's 5-star tacos.

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Shrimp Tacos with Mango Slaw

These tacos take on an Asian flavor from sriracha or Asian chile sauce before being topped with a mango slaw.

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Wine-Braised Pork Tacos

Melissa's tacos use budget-friendly pork and bacon, cooked in a Dutch oven and then served on a soft tortilla with a crunchy fennel slaw.

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