20 Taco Tuesday Recipes to Spice Up Your Week

Taco Tuesday is more than just a day of the week—it’s a chance to shake up your dinner routine with bold flavors and creative twists. Whether you’re a fan of classic beef tacos, crave fresh salads, or want to explore plant-based options, there’s no shortage of ways to keep this tradition exciting. These 20 recipes bring the spice, crunch, and flavor you need to turn any Tuesday into a fiesta. Get ready to taco ’bout your new favorites!

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Birria Tacos with Consommé

Birria Tacos with Consommé are made with rich, succulent beef simmered in an array of spices and Mexican chilies, then tucked into a crispy corn tortilla and dunked in divine consommé. The depth of flavor is unmatched. We’re talking about beef that’s slow-cooked in a blend of Mexican chilies and spices, which results in a meat so tender and flavorful, it practically melts in your mouth.

Teriyaki Chicken Tacos

Teriyaki Chicken Tacos combine the sweet and savory flavors of teriyaki-glazed chicken with the refreshing crunch of cucumber, all wrapped up in a soft tortilla. This fusion dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend meal. You’ll love how the tender chicken pairs with the crisp cucumber and the punchy flavor of teriyaki sauce.

Homemade Carnitas Burritos

Making Homemade Carnitas Burritos is a great way to indulge in the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine. The tender shredded carnitas, combined with the Mexican red rice, refried beans, and cheesy goodness make a tasty meal.

Mexican Red Rice

Mexican Red Rice is an essential side dish for Mexican cuisine that’s made with a combination of onions, garlic, tomato sauce, and cilantro. This rice is a staple in Mexican cuisine and is often served alongside various main dishes like enchiladas, tacos, or grilled meats.

Street Corn Fried Chicken Tacos

Street Corn Fried Chicken Tacos combine crispy, flavorful fried chicken with the tangy zest of street corn, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. This recipe is a delightful fusion of textures and tastes that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Easy Guacamole Recipe

Packed with good monounsaturated fats and fiber, this Easy Guacamole Recipe makes a healthy and irresistible snack that you can enjoy without feeling guilty. There’s nothing better than a bowl of guacamole and tortilla chips. It’s the perfect snack for any occasion.

Carne Asada Quesadillas

Carne Asada Quesadillas are filled with tender cuts of grilled carne asada steak, stretchy cheese, and smoky green chiles. It’s a delightfully easy Mexican-inspired meal. It’s easy to make this tex-mex favorite at home. The outside of the tortilla gets super crispy, and the meat inside is so tender and juicy. These wonderful textures are only made better with a hefty helping of melted cheese! 

Pork Belly Tacos with Crunchy Slaw

These Pork Belly Tacos are so addictive. The pork belly melts in your mouth, while the crunchy slaw adds just the right amount of crunch.  These tacos use pork belly strips that only take about 30 minutes to cook and turns out juicy and tender, with crunchy charred bits.

Mexican Street Corn Salad

You’ll love this Mexican Street Corn Salad, packed with grilled corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, and a zesty lime flavor. Trust me, one bite and you’ll be hooked just like I was! Serve it on top of fried chicken tacos or all by itself as a simple side salad.

Smoked Chicken Tacos

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. Say goodbye to boring chicken and hello to these amazing smoked chicken tacos with incredible smoky flavor and aroma.

Verde Wet Burrito

This Verde Wet Burrito Recipe feature slow-cooked carnitas with spicy Mexican rice and beans and melted cheddar cheese. You are going to love how this burrito comes together. You can also make these burritos ahead ahead of time and put them in the refrigerator, then add the sauce just before cooking. 

Delicious & Authentic Carnitas Recipe

This Mexican Carnitas recipe is about as good as it gets. The tender pieces of pork are like little morsels of savory magic, and they can be used in so many different recipes, making this a very versatile recipe. There is a sweetness to the pork that really puts them on another level from any carnitas you’ve had before. Learn how to make them at home.

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.

Corned Beef Tacos

These Corned Beef Tacos are a unique twist on taco night, with delicious corned beef, cabbage, and Thousand Island dressing – a burst of flavor and texture you’re going to love. These tacos are a delicious fusion that marries the savory taste of traditional Irish cuisine with the hands-on delight of Mexican street food.

Crispy Shrimp Tacos

Crispy Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Sriracha Sauce might just become your favorite for taco night, with the crunchy shrimp, avocado, tomato, cabbage and cilantro, topped with a drizzle of spicy sauce. These shrimp tacos take it to the next level. They have a little bit of everything. They’re crispy, spicy, savory, and crunchy.

Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo is the perfect topping for any Mexican dish because of its fresh, vibrant acidity. Add it to burritos, tacos, even refried beans. Sometimes a dish just needs an extra bit of acidity and crunch. Spoon a bunch of this pico de gallo on any Mexican dish and the freshness factor gets a huge boost. The fresh tomatoes, zesty onions, and aromatic cilantro add tons of flavor and texture.

Mexican-Style Chicken Flautas

This Mexican-style chicken flautas recipe makes a great appetizer or main dish, with a shredded chicken, onion and tomato filling wrapped in a tortilla and fried to perfection. Top it with shredded lettuce and fresh pico de gallo.

Smoked Brisket Tacos

Smoked Brisket Tacos are a delicious way to repurpose leftover smoked beef brisket, creating a tasty taco that’s dressed up with quick pickled onions, pico de gallo, cilantro, and Cotija cheese. These tacos are a crowd-pleaser. They’re also easy to assemble so make a perfect weeknight dinner option.

Chicken or Beef Fajitas

Fajitas are an easy weekday meal that will please the whole family. These chicken or beef fajitas are healthy, quick and satisfyingly good. We make fajitas at home all the time. It’s one of the easiest meals to make and everyone’s happy. Don’t use a packet of spices to season these fajitas. Instead make a spice blend that is way more flavorful, without the sugar and other flavoring agents that are used in the big name brands.

Chicken Wonton Tacos

These Chicken Wonton Tacos are just like the famous Applebee’s tacos that are made with shredded chicken and a zesty slaw in a crispy wonton shell. If you’re a fan of Applebee’s you might have seen this on their appetizer menu. I’ve ordered them a number of times and just decided to start making my own copycat recipe, because I like them so much.