8 Recipes for All Your Taco Cravings

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Whether it’s Taco Tuesday or just a random Wednesday when nothing else sounds good, these recipes have every taco craving covered. From classic ground beef and juicy shredded chicken to fresh fish tacos and a couple of fun twists that bring all the taco flavors to the table in a whole new way. There is truly a taco for every mood here.

Shrimp Tacos with Slaw

two tacos on a plate with shrimp and coleslaw in them.
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Juicy spiced shrimp piled into warm tortillas with a creamy cilantro lime slaw and fresh avocado. A fresh, flavorful taco dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes and tastes like something you would order at a beachside restaurant. Full Recipe: Shrimp Tacos with Slaw

Chimichurri Steak Tacos

overhead view of steak tacos with toppings and chimichurri
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Tender grilled steak, sauteed peppers, and a vibrant garlicky chimichurri sauce with a gentle jalapeño kick, all tucked into warm tortillas and finished with crumbled cotija. Impressive enough for a dinner party, easy enough for a weeknight. Full Recipe: Chimichurri Steak Tacos

Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

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Shredded cumin lime chicken and a creamy cilantro lime slaw in warm tortillas. Prep the chicken the day before and this becomes one of the quickest, most satisfying weeknight dinners in my rotation. Full Recipe: Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

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Lightly seasoned pan-cooked fish topped with a sweet and spicy mango salsa and a drizzle of lime crema, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Fresh, tropical, and on the table in under 30 minutes. Full Recipe: Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

Blackened Fish Tacos with Black Bean and Corn Salsa

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Deeply charred Cajun-spiced fish in warm tortillas with a bright black bean and corn salsa and a cool lime crema. Bold, fresh, and one of my personal favorites on the whole blog. Full Recipe: Blackened Fish Tacos with Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Ground Beef Tacos Al Pastor Style

Overhead view of a ground beef taco, al pastor style with avocado and chopped red onion on the side
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Ground beef simmered with pineapple, chipotle pepper, jalapeño, and chili powder in a bold, smoky sauce with plenty of melted cheese mixed right into the filling. Sweet, spicy, tangy, and completely irresistible. Full Recipe: Ground Beef Tacos Al Pastor Style

Taco Rice Bowls

a rice bowl with ground beef, pico de gallo, sour cream, and cheese.
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All the best parts of taco night in bowl form: juicy seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, fresh pico de gallo, and lime crema, topped with whatever you love most. Quick, customizable, and seriously satisfying in just 30 minutes. Full Recipe: Taco Rice Bowls

Creamy Taco Macaroni Salad

Large bowl of creamy taco macaroni salad sprinkled with cilantro
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All the bold flavors of taco night tossed through creamy macaroni salad for a fun, crowd-pleasing twist. A great make-ahead option for potlucks and cookouts, and one that always disappears faster than expected. Full Recipe: Creamy Taco Macaroni Salad

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