Our Favorite Taco Recipes
Whether you're cooking for a party or serving up a Mexican-inspired Tuesday night dinner at home, you'll find something for everyone with these tasty taco recipes: authentic birria tacos, Tex-Mex tacos made with ground beef — and more.
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Make Your Own Tacos Bar
Rachael prepares two fillings and tons of toppings for her taco bar. That way, everyone can create a taco that they’ll really love.
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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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Baja Fish Tacos
Halibut is a white, flaky fish with a mild flavor that's perfect for frying because it won't fall apart in the oil. Food Network Kitchen pairs the crispy fried fish with a quick slaw, store-bought salsa and avocado for a festive meal that only takes about 20 minutes to put together.
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Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos
Start the meat in a slow-cooker before you go out for the day and come home to tender, flavorful pork tacos. Or, if you don't want to wait, make this recipe in a Dutch oven in half the time.
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Baja Style Fish Tacos
Marcela serves her Baja-style beer-battered fish tacos with a fiery, fresh tomatillo salsa and lemon cream sauce.
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Instant Pot Tacos
Everyone's favorite night of the week just got easier. The Instant Pot® is the perfect tool for when you've forgotten to defrost your ground beef ahead of time.
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Shrimp Tacos
A crunchy cabbage slaw is the key to Ree’s five-star shrimp tacos. The best part? They're ready to eat in 16 minutes.
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Ground Chicken Tacos with Creamy Salsa
Switch up your taco night by spiking yours with Sunny's cool, creamy salsa.
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15-Minute Stir-Fried Steak Tacos
We slice skirt steak and cook it quickly at a high temperature to save time and keep the meat tender. Make sure you save the super flavorful collected juices from the steak and onions to drizzle on your tacos.
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Indian Chicken Tacos
Mix taco night up a bit and add these Indian Chicken Tacos to the lineup. Swap traditional taco shells for naan and top with chutney, jalapeño and creamy cucumbers.
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Giant Crunchy Taco Wrap
We took a fast-food favorite and made it way (way!) bigger. And since it's stuffed with delicious layers of beef, cheese, crunch and sour cream, you'll be glad it's large enough to share.
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Korean Short Rib Tacos
Jet Tila’s Korean-inspired tacos contain a crucial ingredient in the sauce: gochujang. This fermented red chili paste adds spicy and savory notes to the short ribs and Brussels sprout slaw stuffed inside the corn tortillas.
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Cajun-Catfish Tacos
Bring the taste of New Orleans straight to your kitchen! Food Network Kitchen suggests serving these grilled catfish tacos with freshly squeezed lime juice and hot sauce for an extra kick.
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All-American Beef Taco
Thanks to a homemade spice mix, Alton’s beef tacos are packed with flavor. For extra oomph, Alton molds and fries his own corn tortilla shells.
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Chicken-Watermelon Tacos
Fresh watermelon makes for a summery tomato substitute in these classic chicken tacos.
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Roasted Salmon Tacos
Ina’s easy fish tacos are perfect for beginner chefs. After roasting, she breaks the salmon into chunks to fill her taco shells. A fresh, crunchy slaw and simple guacamole round out the dish.
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Mexican Pot Roast Tacos
Tyler braises beef shoulder until it’s tender and easily shredded. To make the ultimate beef taco, he loads a homemade taco shell with the shredded meat, a simple salsa and guacamole.
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Grilled Chicken Tacos
Rub chicken breasts with a chili powder paste for extra smoky flavor. Then, grill alongside corn tortillas and you've got the makings of a great taco night.
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Birria Tacos
These stewed short rib tacos take time but are worth the extra planning. The low-and-slow cooking method helps the beef cook up extra tender — and the homemade chili pepper sauce adds irresistible flavor.
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15-Minute Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Chipotle Slaw
This make-your-own-taco bar comes together in 15 minutes or less thanks to some help from the grocery store. Prepared chipotle mayonnaise, pre-cut coleslaw mix and canned beans are time-savers that make it easy to have tacos any day of the week.
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Pulled Pork Tacos
Giada seasons her pork with a dry rub, then cooks the meat low and slow to really develop the flavors. She tops her tacos with feta and radish, but the toppings are customizable to your preferences.
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Slopless Joe Taco
Enjoy the flavors of a Sloppy Joe without getting sloppy! Bowl-shaped tortillas let you dig into everyone’s favorite saucy beef dish minus the mess.
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Tofu Tacos
Use crunchy cubes of tofu instead of meat in your next taco; pile it into whole-wheat tortillas alongside Greek yogurt sauce and crunchy, tangy slaw.
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Crunchy Breakfast Tacos
Whether you’re looking to add some crunch (and extra veggies!) to your morning meal or want to give your taco night a breakfast-for-dinner-inspired twist, these egg-filled tacos are sure to fit the bill.
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Pork Carnitas Tacos
Slow-cook boneless pork butt in orange juice and fresh thyme until fork tender and you’ll have the perfect filling for warm corn tortillas. If you have time, make some pickled red onions too — they’re the perfect complement.
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Beef Tacos
Ree makes these hearty tacos when her family needs a fun, filling meal. She sets up a taco bar with the beef, chipotle salsa, corn tortillas and all the fixings and everyone gets what they want.
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Beef Barbacoa Tacos
These tacos have layers of flavor thanks to chile peppers, slow-cooked beef and a simple sauce made with charred tomatoes, onions and garlic.
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Thai-Style Tacos
Geoffrey cuts prep time by shredding up a half of a rotisserie chicken for his Thai-style tacos. A tangy slaw and peanut butter-based sauce top off this flavorful dish.
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Fish Tacos
Bobby’s fish tacos come together quickly thanks to his “automatic marinade.” He rests the fish in the jalapeno dressing for just 15 minutes before tossing it on the grill. Though Bobby grills with orate, any flaky white fish will do.
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Ranch Chicken Tacos
Once you’ve seasoned and cooked your chicken, Ree recommends serving it with tortillas and a number of salsas, beans and grilled mini peppers to create your own taco bar.
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