Taco night just got a major upgrade! I have put together 27+ of the best Taco Recipe Ideas that are great for quick weeknight dinners, feeding a hungry crowd, or satisfying a serious taco craving. Each recipe is quick and easy to make and packed with bold, family-friendly flavor.
Before we dive into all the taco inspiration, I have to share my two secret weapons for making taco night next-level delicious: my homemade taco seasoning; there’s both a homemade Chicken Taco Seasoning and my Best Ever Taco Seasoning. Both are easy to whip up, use pantry staples, and add that perfect punch of flavor without any mystery ingredients from a packet of taco flavoring. I keep jars of each in my spice cabinet so I’m always just minutes away from amazing tacos. And if you’re feeling extra, you have to try my homemade tortilla recipe – they’re shockingly easier than you think!
Taco Tuesday Recipe Ideas
Everyone loves a Taco Tuesday and these recipes are fresh and flavorful and sure to please. Celebrate with bold flavors, colorful ingredients, and make Tuesday your new favorite day of the week.
- Taco Skillet Dinner
- Fajita Tacos – my family’s favorite!
- Ground Turkey Tacos – cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic, onion, and rich tomato flavors
- Classic Taco Salad – for a healthier option
- Tiny Tacos – these are so cute and fun!
Ground Beef Taco Recipe Ideas
Ground beef tacos may be the most traditional type of taco, but these taco recipes are anything but basic. Try one of these ground beef mexican recipes tonight!
- Baked Crispy Ground Beef Tacos – serve with a side of mexican rice and refried beans
- Southwest Beef Fried Tacos
- Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas
- Ground Beef Nachos – always a crowd-pleaser
Chicken Taco Recipe Ideas
If you prefer chicken over ground beef, be inspired by these chicken taco recipes. So many flavor variations!
- Baked Chicken Tacos
- Baja Chicken Tacos
- Hawaiian Chicken Tacos
- Mexican Chicken Street Tacos – on corn tortillas topped with red onion, cilantro and lime juice
- Chicken Tinga Tacos – top with lettuce, pico and cotija cheese
Slow Cooker & Crock Pot Tacos
For those extra busy nights when you know you’ll be rushed at dinnertime, try one of these crock pot recipes. A little prep in the morning goes a long way when dinnertime rolls around.
- Crockpot Chicken Nachos
- Crockpot Chicken Tacos – only 3 ingredients!
- Carnitas Bowl or Carnitas Burrito using my Crockpot Pork Carnitas
- Southwest Chicken Chili
- Green Chili Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
- Barbacoa Tostadas or Barbacoa Street Tacos using my Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa
- BBQ Brisket Tacos using my Crockpot BBQ Brisket
Taco Casseroles & Bakes
Sometimes you crave something a little more hearty than tacos. That’s when these casseroles and bakes will be perfect. Host Taco Tuesday and know you’ll be set to feed a crowd.
Favorite Taco Sides, Dips and Salsas
Take Taco Night up a notch with these Mexican inspired sides, dips, and salsas. You can’t go wrong with any of these!
- Easy Homemade Guacamole
- Homemade Salsa Recipe – the easiest!
- Black Bean and Corn Salsa
- Crockpot Borracho Beans
- Mexican Corn Salad
If you’re looking for taco recipe ideas, this list will be a keeper. If you are interested in other Mexican style recipes, check out this link.
If you have a tried and true recipe for Taco Night, make sure and let me know in the comments!
Which is better? Corn or Flour Tortillas
This really just depends on the recipe. For example, street tacos are served on corn tortillas.
Corn tortillas are generally considered healthier, offering more fiber and being a whole grain, but flour tortillas are often preferred for their flexibility and ability to hold more.
What are the best toppings for tacos?
Traditionally, tacos are topped with things like lettuce, salsa, taco sauce, guacamole, pico de gallo, tomatoes, cheese, olives and sour cream. But really, toppings can be based on style and preference.
Should tacos be served crunchy or soft?
Authentic, traditional tacos are almost always served in soft tortillas.
The Best Chicken Fajita Tacos
Ingredients
For the Chicken Fajitas
- 1½ pounds chicken breast, (thin or cut in half horizontally to be thin)
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 sweet yellow onion, sliced
For the Tacos
- 12 flour tortillas, taco sized
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- ½ cup pico de gallo
- ¼ cup guacamole
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
To make the chicken fajitas
- Combine the chicken with the fajita seasoning, half of the lime juice and 1 tbsp of the oil, and place in a zip top bag or container to marinate while finishing prep.
- Cut the peppers and onions into thin strips.
- Heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil over high heat in a large skillet. Once hot, carefully place the peppers and onions in the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the peppers and set aside.
- Then place the chicken in a single layer in the hot skillet. Let cook (without stirring) for 2-3 minutes. Then flip the meat to the other side and cook for 1 minute. Then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 3-5 additional minutes or until cooked through (165˚F internal temperature)Remove from skillet and slice into thin slices.
- Squeeze remaining lime over vegetables and cooked chicken.
To assemble the tacos
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- In each tortilla add peppers, onions, and sliced chicken.
- Add your choice of toppings: shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole.
Recipe Notes
- Makes 12 large tacos
- Bell peppers: If you don’t have red and/or green bell peppers on hand, yellow or orange will work instead.
- Mexican blend cheese: Monterey Jack, cheddar, or pepper jack are all great substitutes.
- Flour tortillas: If you prefer to use corn tortillas, those will work too.
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