Description
Flavorful Mexican Street Tacos are a vibrant celebration of taste and texture that will transport you to the lively streets of Mexico. These delicious tacos boast soft corn tortillas filled with marinated meat, fresh cilantro, zesty lime, and an array of colorful toppings. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, each bite is bursting with flavor, making them a memorable addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 soft corn tortillas
- 1 lb marinated meat (beef, pork, or chicken)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
- ½ cup salsa verde or roja
- 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by finely chopping the onion and cilantro. Squeeze juice from one lime into a bowl.
- Marinate your chosen meat with spices for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the grill or pan over medium-high heat and cook the meat for about 5-7 minutes per side until charred yet juicy.
- Warm the tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by layering cooked meat onto each tortilla and topping with onions, cilantro, avocado slices, and drizzling with salsa. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg