From beef to chicken, shrimp to vegetarian, these 31 Easy Taco Recipes will give you a delicious new taco to eat every day of the month! These are the best taco recipes to make on the stovetop, in a slow cooker or on the grill. You’ll never run out of ideas for Taco Tuesday again, because I guarantee you’re going to love every one of these traditional takes and creative twists on the almighty taco!

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Living in San Diego, there are few things we love more than tacos. It’s a thing here, and I’ve brought my love of tacos to this blog since day one in 2011!

Over the last 14 years, I’ve garnered quite the collection of taco recipes on the blog. With everything from fish and shrimp tacos, to cauliflower and vegan tacos. I’ve got ground beef and steak tacos, and pulled pork and breakfast tacos. Basically I’ve covered about every kind of filling that you could imagine putting in a tortilla!

I’ve also shared some awesome twists on tacos. These include taco croissants, taco dips, taco salads, and so much more!

Whether you’re looking for an easy taco appetizer for a party, a simple slow cooker meal for dinner, or an awesome carne asada taco recipe to toss on the grill, I’ve included them all in this round-up of the best taco recipes!

Check out all of my 200+ Mexican recipes to find delicious side dishes and drinks to pair with all of these tasty tacos!

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steak tacos on plate with lime and cilantro
Steak Tacos
Create THE BEST Steak Tacos by soaking top sirloin steak in a delicious chili lime marinade, then topping the tacos with an incredibly flavorful creamy cilantro sauce!
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Grilled shrimp tacos in corn tortillas topped with slaw and cotija cheese
Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Avocado Salsa
In less than 30 minutes, you can make THE BEST Grilled Shrimp Tacos with creamy avocado salsa! This easy Mexican recipe is light, fresh & gluten free!
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Carne Asada Tacos with Limes, Cilantro and Onions
Chipotle Lime Carne Asada Tacos
THE BEST Carne Asada Tacos are easy to make at home with a simple & flavorful chipotle lime marinade, skirt steak and corn tortillas!
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Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Barbacoa Tacos with Avocado, Cotija Cheese and Cilantro
Crock Pot Beef Barbacoa
No need to head to Chipotle when you can make mouth-watering beef barbacoa at home in a crock pot! This easy recipe is perfect for adding to tacos, burritos, tostadas, nachos or even eggs for breakfast!
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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tenderloin Chipotle Honey Tacos are a delicious and easy meal, perfect for weeknight dinners, game day or Taco Tuesday!
Chipotle Honey Pulled Pork Tacos
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tenderloin Chipotle Honey Tacos are a delicious and easy meal, perfect for weeknight dinners, game day or Taco Tuesday!
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Shredded beef tacos in corn tortillas on plate with avocado and cilantro
Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos
Tri tip is slow cooked in a sweet & spicy pineapple sriracha sauce, then turned into THE BEST shredded beef tacos, in this easy Mexican crockpot recipe!
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Vegan Tacos filled with Grilled Vegetables, Chimichurri Sauce and Fresh Avocado Slices
Vegan Tacos with Grilled Veggies and Chimichurri
Vegan tacos are filled with grilled potatoes, peppers and corn, then topped with a flavorful chimichurri sauce, they’re easy to make in just 29 minutes and so delicious!
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grilled diced steak in tacos with avocado and chimichurri sauce on white plate
Flank Steak Tacos
Make the best Flank Steak Tacos with a simple chili lime marinade, quick grill and a topping of flavorful cilantro chimichurri sauce! This recipe is easy to make and is sure to make your next Taco Tuesday or weekend BBQ the most delicious one yet!
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Overhead image of lobster tacos topped with remoulade sauce
Lobster Tacos
Fresh lobster meat tops warm tortillas along with spicy remoulade sauce, cabbage slaw & creamy avocado in these impressive, yet easy to make Lobster Tacos!
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Blackened mahi mahi is pan seared & served in warm tortillas topped with crisp, fresh cilantro jalapeno coleslaw in this Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos recipe!
Blackened Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos with Cilantro Jalapeno Slaw
Blackened mahi mahi is pan seared & served in warm corn tortillas topped with crisp, fresh cilantro jalapeno coleslaw in this recipe for Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos!
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Breakfast egg tacos on corn tortillas with sliced avocado and cilantro
Pressure Cooker Breakfast Tacos
Pressure Cooker Breakfast Tacos are an easy way to make brunch for a crowd, or make ahead for breakfast throughout the week. They can be made with meat, or meatless, for a vegetarian recipe. Serve them in corn tortillas for a delicious gluten free way to start the day!
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Crispy Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle BBQ Sauce
15 Minute Crispy Shrimp Tacos
This quick and easy recipe for Crispy Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle BBQ Sauce is made in only 15 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner in a hurry!
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Sliced Cajun Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak in Grilled Corn Tortillas with Cotija Cheese and Fresh Cilantro
Cajun Steak Tacos
Looking for the best steak tacos with a twist? Try these Cajun Steak Tacos marinated in a flavorful combination of olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, hot sauce and spices, then grilled to perfection for a delicious meal!
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Buffalo cauliflower tacos on corn tortillas with jalapeno carrot slaw and fresh cilantro on plate with small bowl of buffalo sauce
Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos are a healthy, easy recipe for dinner! The buffalo cauliflower is baked, then broiled for a crispy texture, wrapped up in corn tortillas, then topped with a dairy free avocado sauce and jalapeno carrot slaw, creating a totally delicious & gluten free taco recipe!
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Chipotle Honey Salmon Tacos with Mango Salsa
Chipotle Honey Glazed Salmon Tacos
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Grilled Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos Recipe
Grilled Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos
This gluten free recipe for fish tacos is filled with cilantro lime jalapeño marinated & grilled mahi mahi, pico de gallo and fresh avocado!
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Pressure cooker chicken tacos in corn tortillas on white plate with cilantro and limes
Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
Pressure cooker chicken tacos are made in an Instant Pot with just 4 ingredients in only 29 minutes for a quick & easy gluten free recipe!
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Crispy avocado in tortillas with corn salsa and cilantro
Crispy Baked Avocado Tacos
Crispy baked avocados, black beans and fresh corn salsa are combined in this scrumptious recipe for gluten free, vegan Avocado Tacos!
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Tacos on plate with small wooden bowl of buffalo sauce on the side
Buffalo Chicken Tacos
Shredded chicken tossed with tangy buffalo sauce, tucked inside warm tortillas, topped with a creamy cilantro lime sauce, life doesn’t get much better than these Buffalo Chicken Tacos!
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Three ground beef tacos on wood tray with avocado and salsa
Trader Joe’s Ground Beef Tacos
Picking up groceries at Trader Joe's & need some dinner ideas? Try these ground beef Trader Joe's Tacos! They're inexpensive and easy to make in 15 minutes!
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Tacos on plate with crispy cactus strips, avocado sauce and tomato salsa
Crispy Cactus Tacos
Crispy baked strips of cactus, black bean corn salsa and avocado cream sauce create the most delicious, vegetarian cactus tacos! Known as Nopales Tacos in Spanish, this unique taco recipe is sure to impress your friends and family!
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Rolled tacos sliced in half on top of each other in orange bowl
Cheesy Green Chili Chicken Rolled Tacos
Sweet & spicy green chili chicken is added to these rolled tacos with two different kinds of cheeses & baked up for a crispy treat, perfect for game day!
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Baked taco dip in a cast iron skillet, sitting on a wood cutting board with a bowl of chips in the background
Cheesy Baked Taco Dip
The ultimate cheesy baked taco dip is an easy appetizer made with layers of cream cheese, taco seasoned ground beef or turkey, beans, salsa & guacamole!
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Taco ring with crescent rolls on wood cutting board with ramekins of sour cream, salsa and guacamole
Taco Ring
This Taco Ring recipe made with Crescent Rolls and filled with taco seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, bell peppers and onions is an easy recipe for weeknight dinners, made in under an hour!
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baked taco rolls on plate
Taco Crescent Rolls
Put a delicious spin on Taco Tuesday with these Taco Crescent Rolls filled with ground beef and cheddar cheese. You only need 4 ingredients and 25 minutes to make this easy recipe, perfect for a weeknight meal or game day appetizer!
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taco salad in tortilla shell on plate
Taco Salad
Make taco night delicious and healthy with this easy Taco Salad recipe, made in just 20 minutes! Seasoned ground beef is layered on top of shredded lettuce tossed with a simple 2 ingredient homemade dressing. Serve it in a bowl, or tortilla shell, and add all your favorite toppings to make the best Taco Salad!
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Crockpot Taco Soup in yellow crock with gold spoon, topped with cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro
Crock Pot Taco Soup
This simple Crock Pot Taco Soup Recipe is made with taco seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, beans and corn for the best tasting soup, that's also so easy to make!
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Close up of taco pasta with cherry tomatoes in a casserole dish
Taco Pasta Bake with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Taco seasoned ground beef is tossed with pasta & creamy avocado sauce in this easy, cheesy Taco Pasta Bake recipe, made in just 35 minutes!
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Taco seasoned ground turkey cooked with peppers, onions and tomatoes, tops this gluten free, dairy free, Whole30 taco salad recipe, made in just 20 minutes!
Whole30 Turkey Taco Salad
Taco seasoned ground turkey cooked with peppers, onions and tomatoes, tops this gluten free, dairy free, Whole30 taco salad recipe, made in just 20 minutes!
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Ceviche Taco Cups Recipe
Ceviche Taco Bowls
A delicious mahi mahi ceviche recipe fills these easy to make taco bowls for the perfect appetizer or Cinco De Mayo party snack!
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Chili Lime Shrimp & Rice Taco Salad Recipe
Chili Lime Rice & Shrimp Taco Salad
Mexican rice & chili lime shrimp kick up the flavor in this restaurant style taco salad recipe, that’s so easy to make at home!
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