Our 35 Best Taco Recipes You Can Easily Make At Home (2024)

From beef tacos to chipotle tacos, there's a taco for every appetite.

Universally loved, easy to make, and easily modified — it's no wonder that tacos are one of the most popular dishes in the world. 🌮

Tacos can be enjoyed for every meal (even breakfast!) and fit omnivore and vegetarian tastes alike. It would be impossible to put together a complete list of all the tacos we've ever tried, so we decided to cut it down to our very best and favorite. From tinga de pollo and classic fish tacos to meat-free al pastor and chipotle chickpea tacos, here are the best taco recipes we've tried thus far.

1. Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos

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The best part about this shredded chicken recipe is that it goes great with pretty much any taco topping you could think of, from shredded cheese and avocado slices to radish and corn.

Recipe:Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos

2. Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Sauce

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The star of the show in these tacos is the creamy cilantro sauce, which pairs perfectly with seasoned grilled shrimp, crunchy cabbage slaw, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Recipe: Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Sauce

3. Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos

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These meatless tacos are packed with buffalo flavor. Finish these off with your favorite toppings — we love avocado, red onion, cilantro, and a creamy sauce.

Recipe: Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos

4. Baked Avocado Tacos

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For a boost of flavor, season your avocado slices before breading them. A bit of salt and pepper will do, but feel free to go all out with cumin, paprika, and garlic powder.

Recipe:Baked Avocado Tacos

5. Carne Asada Tacos

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Carne asada tacos are a classic for a reason. Remember that the steak needs to marinate for at least an hour before cooking, so plan accordingly.

Recipe:Carne Asada Tacos

6. Easy Fish Tacos

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You only need two things to create the perfect fish taco: a crunchy, creamy slaw and a perfectly seasoned fish fillet. This recipe shows you the easiest way to make both.

Recipe:Easy Fish Tacos

7. Chicken Fajita Tacos

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Be careful not to toast the tortillas too long or they'll become crispy and fall apart when you try and fold them into shape.

Recipe:Chicken Fajita Tacos

8. Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos

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Creamy and a touch zesty, these chicken tacos hit the spot every time. Even better, the chicken itself comes together with just five ingredients.

Recipe:Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos

9. Crispy Potato Tacos

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Add this to your list of a million ways you can enjoy potatoes.

Recipe:Crispy Potato Tacos

10. Vampire Tacos

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Take your taste buds to the next level with these vampire tacos, or vampiros. Instead of a plain tortilla shell, the taco filling — in this case, tender marinated carne asada — is piled on a stack of two tortillas with a layer of melty cheese between.

Recipe: Vampire Tacos

11. Pineapple Paprika Chicken Tacos

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This taco recipe is the best of both worlds: it combines sweet and juicy pineapple with savory chicken, and even tosses in a bit of spice. Top yours with jalapeńo slices for a kick of heat.

Recipe:Pineapple Paprika Chicken Tacos

12. BBQ Chicken Pizza Tacos

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If you already have two chicken breasts and some shredded cheese on hand, it's quite possible you already have all you need to make one of our most popular taco recipes.

Recipe:BBQ Chicken Pizza Tacos

13. Cauliflower “Meat” Tacos

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A food processor makes the job of chopping the cauliflower and mushrooms into the size of rice kernels easy and painless. Then, a combination of smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, and soy sauce transforms the vegetable mixture into a tasty ground "meat" that you won't be able to get enough of.

Recipe:Cauliflower “Meat” Tacos

14. Slow Cooker Barbacoa-Style Beef Tacos

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Succulent chuck roast tastes great as leftovers, too, so be sure to make extra. If you're out of tortillas, toss it on a bed of rice or a salad for an instant meal.

Recipe:Slow Cooker Barbacoa-Style Beef Tacos

15. Chipotle Chickpea Tacos

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You can upgrade these seasoned chickpeas with a bit of lime juice and cumin. Then, pair with a corn salsa and guacamole for maximum flavor.

Recipe:Chipotle Chickpea Tacos

16. Mini Chicken Tacos

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These perfect snack-sized tacos are great for BBQs, dinner parties, or any occasion when you want to eat with one hand and sip with the other.

Recipe:Mini Chicken Tacos

17. Scrambled Egg Breakfast Tacos

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It's true: breakfast tacos are a thing,and all it takes is some beans and eggs to make your very own.

Recipe:Scrambled Egg Breakfast Tacos

18. Chili Lime Steak Tacos

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According to one commenter who tried the recipe, the cumin in the chili lime rub can come on a little strong. Try half a teaspoon first, and adjust according to your palette.

Recipe:Chili Lime Steak Tacos

19. Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos

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This recipe will yield 12 servings of extremely juicy chicken tacos. So juicy, in fact, that you might want to go ahead and drain some of the liquid out of the chicken before building your tacos.

Recipe:Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos

20. Vegetarian Black Bean And Sweet Potato Tacos

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These vegetarian tacos are proof that almost any ingredient can be turned into a taco filling — and a delicious one, at that!

Recipe:Vegetarian Black Bean And Sweet Potato Tacos

21. Crispy Fish Tacos

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This classic recipe is for all the diehard fish taco fans who won't settle for anything less than a crispy, deep-fried fillet. Topped with a dollop of avocado crema, this dish will very likely be the highlight of your day,

Recipe:Crispy Fish Tacos

22. Vegan Butternut Squash Al Pastor Tacos

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`Here, a savory seasoning combined with the mild sweetness of orange juice and apple cider vinegar lend chunks of butternut squash the same complex al pastor flavor you'd get in the original recipe.

Recipe:Vegan Butternut Squash Al Pastor Tacos

23. Turkey Tacos

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Canned diced tomato and taco seasoning go a long way in transforming ground turkey into an irresistible taco filling.

Recipe:Turkey Tacos

24. Spice-Rubbed Shrimp Tacos

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Pair this shrimp taco recipe with your favorite coleslaw — it'll add a fresh crunch and round out your meal.

Recipe:Spice-Rubbed Shrimp Tacos

25. Spicy Chicken Tacos

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It's my personal belief that spice makes just about any dish taste better. This recipe is no exception — and a few drops of hot sauce might make it even tastier.

Recipe:Spicy Chicken Tacos

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This savory braised beef filling comes together in the Instant Pot, which saves you lots of cooking time. The best part of all, though, is the outrageously good broth made with chiles, garlic, onion, and lots of spices.

Recipe: Instant Pot Beef Birria Tacos

27. Healthy Baked Salmon Tacos

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Sometimes simple is best, like in the case of these no-frills baked salmon tacos. They're nutritious yet comforting at the same time.

Recipe: Healthy Baked Salmon Tacos

28. Vegetarian Crispy Cauliflower Tacos with Mango Salsa

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Panko-coated cauliflower = crunchy perfection. These tacos are stacked with mango salsa, shredded red cabbage, creamy avocado, and a drizzle of Mexican crema on top. The mango salsa is so tangy and fresh, you'll make it a cooking staple.

Recipe:Vegetarian Crispy Cauliflower Tacos with Mango Salsa

29. Loaded Crock Pot Carne Asada Tacos

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Let it be known: Fries make everything better. These tacos are true to their name — they are definitelyloaded, filled with steak, avocado, feta cheese, jalapeños, pickled onions, cilantro garlic lime crema, and fries to boot! Basically, you get a whole meal in a taco.

Recipe:Loaded Crock Pot Carne Asada Tacos

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These tacos get a Hawaiian twist thanks to a pineapple, soy, and garlic marinade and a sweet-meets-tangy mango and avocado slaw. This dish is as colorful as it is scrumptious. Even better, you can get a whole lot of Huli Huli tacos in under an hour.

Recipe: Huli Huli Chicken Tacos

31. Chicken Tinga Tacos (Tinga De Pollo)

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Cooked in a mix of chipotle chilis, onions, and tomatoes, this Mexican recipe leaves nothing left to be desired in terms of flavor.

Recipe:Chicken Tinga Tacos (Tinga De Pollo)

32. Steak, Poblano, and Mushroom Tacos

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If you are a mushroom fan, then these tacos are for you, as they are packed with poblano and portobello mushrooms. Whip these bad boys up in less than an hour!

Recipe:Steak, Poblano & Mushroom Tacos

33. Vegetarian Kitchen Sink Tacos with Tempeh

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You don't need meat to make a taco taste amazing! If you have Brussel sprouts, olive oil and garlic, you are most of the way to making this delicious taco.

Recipe:Vegetarian Kitchen Sink Tacos with Tempeh

34. Beer Battered Fish Tacos with Spicy Habanero Slaw

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Crispy fish slathered in a chipotle crema create the perfect crunchy-spicy combination.

Recipe:Beer Battered Fish Tacos with Spicy Habanero Slaw

35. Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos

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We all know street corn is one of the best Mexican side dishes, so why not use it to enhance your tacos? This dish is definitively corny: cooked corn inside corn tortillas. Top it off withCotija cheese, sliced avocados, and cilantro to make the tacos of your dreams.

Recipe: Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos

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