If you’re looking for dinner ideas that are easy to make and full of flavor, tacos are always a great choice. These 16 weeknight taco recipes keep things simple with ingredients you can find easily, straightforward prep, and plenty of variety so dinner never feels boring. From classic favorites to fresh and creative combinations, you’ll have plenty of taco recipes to make again and again.
Pork Belly Tacos with Crunchy Slaw
Pork belly strips are topped with a crunchy slaw and yum yum sauce.
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Smoked Chicken Tacos Recipe
Smoked Chicken Tacos are one of the tastiest things to make when you have leftover smoked chicken. Shredded and piled high on tortillas with all the fixings, these chicken tacos are always a hit.
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Chicken Tinga Tacos
These Chicken Tinga Tacos have tender, saucy shredded chicken simmered in a smoky chipotle tomato sauce then piled onto warm corn tortillas and topped with crumbled Cotija.
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Crispy Fish Tacos
These Fish Tacos are crispy, golden beer-battered cod tucked into a warm tortilla and piled high with crunchy lime slaw. That first bite of crispy fish against cool, tangy cabbage is pure taco night magic.
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Shrimp Tacos
These Shrimp Tacos have crispy, perfectly seasoned shrimp tucked into warm tortillas and piled high with crunchy cabbage, juicy tomatoes, and creamy avocado.
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Elote Smash Burger Tacos
Elote Smash Burger Tacos are the best kind of mash-up. Crispy beef and Mexican street corn all served on a crispy flour tortilla.
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Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Spicy Crema
These Chipotle Chicken Tacos are packed with smoky heat and bright lime flavor, all wrapped up in warm street-taco tortillas.
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Crispy Beef Tacos
Crispy baked beef tacos are the kind of easy dinner that also works perfectly as a party appetizer.
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Pulled Pork Tacos with Pineapple Slaw
These Pulled Pork Tacos with Pineapple Slaw bring the best of sweet, smoky, and spicy to your plate.
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Elote Ribeye Tacos
Elote Ribeye Tacos are going to become your favorite kind of tacos.
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Smash Burger Tacos
Smash Burger Tacos are the best kind of mash-up. Crispy beef, melty cheese, and all your favorite burger toppings on a soft flour tortilla
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Mini Baked Shredded Chicken Tacos
Such a great appetizer for parties like Cinco de Mayo. These mini tacos are packed with chicken and cheese.
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Mini Birria Taco Appetizers
Mini Birria Taco Appetizers are a fantastic way to bring the bold flavors of traditional birria to your next gathering in a fun and bite-sized format.
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Street Corn Fried Chicken Tacos with Green Chili Rice
Street Corn Fried Chicken Tacos with Green Chili Rice combine crispy, flavorful fried chicken with the tangy zest of street corn, all wrapped in a warm tortilla.
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Smoked Pulled Pork Tacos
Experience the mouthwatering delight of these quick and easy Smoked Pulled Pork Tacos. You really can’t go wrong with tender, smoky pulled pork nestled in warm tortillas, all accompanied by pico de gallo and a burst of fresh flavors.
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Chicken Wonton Tacos
Chicken Wonton Tacos are a fun and flavorful fusion dish that combines crispy wonton shells
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Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.