31 Easy Taco Recipes to Enjoy Every Day of the Month

From beef and chicken to shrimp and vegetarian options, these 31 easy taco recipes give you a new, delicious taco to try every day of the month. Whether you cook on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or on the grill, this collection includes classic favorites and creative twists to keep Taco Tuesday exciting all year long.

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Living in San Diego, tacos are one of my favorite everyday meals. Since launching this blog in 2011, I’ve collected a wide variety of taco recipes—from fish and shrimp to cauliflower and fully vegan versions. You’ll also find ground beef, steak, pulled pork, breakfast tacos, and everything in between.

This roundup includes fun twists too: taco croissants, taco dips, taco salads, and more creative takes that make tacos feel new again. Whether you want a simple appetizer for a party, a slow cooker dinner, or a carne asada to grill, you’ll find easy, flavorful options below.

Explore these recipes and find sides and drinks among my 200+ Mexican recipes to pair with them for a complete meal.

Steak Tacos

Top sirloin soaks in a chili-lime marinade, then is finished with a creamy cilantro sauce for tender, flavorful steak tacos.

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Grilled shrimp tacos in corn tortillas topped with slaw and cotija cheese

Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Avocado Salsa

A fresh, quick recipe: grilled shrimp paired with a creamy avocado salsa for light, gluten-free tacos in under 30 minutes.

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Carne Asada Tacos with Limes, Cilantro and Onions

Chipotle Lime Carne Asada Tacos

Skirt steak marinated in chipotle and lime, grilled, and served on warm corn tortillas for classic carne asada flavor.

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Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Barbacoa Tacos with Avocado, Cotija Cheese and Cilantro

Crock Pot Beef Barbacoa

Slow-cooked, tender beef barbacoa that’s perfect for tacos, burritos, tostadas, nachos, or even breakfast eggs.

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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

Pulled pork slow-cooked with a chipotle-honey glaze for sweet, smoky tacos that are great any night of the week.

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Shredded beef tacos in corn tortillas on plate with avocado and cilantro

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos

Tri tip slow-cooked in a sweet-and-spicy pineapple-sriracha sauce, then shredded for juicy, flavorful beef tacos.

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Vegan Tacos filled with Grilled Vegetables, Chimichurri Sauce and Fresh Avocado Slices

Vegan Tacos with Grilled Veggies and Chimichurri

Grilled potatoes, peppers, and corn are dressed with a bright chimichurri for satisfying vegan tacos ready in 29 minutes.

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grilled diced steak in tacos with avocado and chimichurri sauce on white plate

Flank Steak Tacos

A simple chili-lime marinade, quick grill, and cilantro chimichurri top tender flank steak for a great taco or BBQ dish.

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Lobster Tacos

Impressive yet simple: fresh lobster with spicy remoulade, crisp cabbage slaw, and creamy avocado on warm tortillas.

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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

Pan-seared, blackened mahi mahi paired with a crisp cilantro-jalapeño coleslaw for bold, balanced fish tacos.

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Breakfast egg tacos on corn tortillas with sliced avocado and cilantro

Pressure Cooker Breakfast Tacos

Make brunch or prep-ahead breakfasts in an Instant Pot—meat or vegetarian options work well, and corn tortillas keep it gluten free.

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Crispy Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle BBQ Sauce

15 Minute Crispy Shrimp Tacos

Crispy shrimp with a smoky chipotle BBQ sauce, ready in just 15 minutes for a speedy weeknight meal.

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Sliced Cajun Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak in Grilled Corn Tortillas with Cotija Cheese and Fresh Cilantro

Cajun Steak Tacos

Skirt steak marinated in Cajun-inspired flavors—olive oil, lemon, vinegar, hot sauce, and spices—then grilled for a zesty twist on steak tacos.

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Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos

Baked-then-broiled buffalo cauliflower with dairy-free avocado sauce and jalapeño-carrot slaw—vegan, crispy, and gluten free.

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Chipotle Honey Salmon Tacos with Mango Salsa

Chipotle Honey Glazed Salmon Tacos

Salmon glazed with chipotle honey and paired with bright mango salsa for a sweet-and-spicy seafood taco.

Grilled Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos

Cilantro-lime-jalapeño marinated mahi mahi, grilled and served with pico de gallo and avocado for a fresh taco option.

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Pressure cooker chicken tacos in corn tortillas on white plate with cilantro and limes

Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

An Instant Pot recipe that uses just a few ingredients for quick, tender chicken tacos you can make in under 30 minutes.

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Crispy avocado in tortillas with corn salsa and cilantro

Crispy Baked Avocado Tacos

Baked crispy avocado, black beans, and fresh corn salsa for a satisfying gluten-free, vegan taco option.

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Tacos on plate with small wooden bowl of buffalo sauce on the side

Buffalo Chicken Tacos

Shredded chicken tossed in tangy buffalo sauce and topped with a creamy cilantro-lime dressing—comforting and bold.

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Three ground beef tacos on wood tray with avocado and salsa

Trader Joe’s Ground Beef Tacos

A quick, budget-friendly dinner idea using Trader Joe’s ingredients to make flavorful ground beef tacos in 15 minutes.

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Tacos on plate with crispy cactus strips, avocado sauce and tomato salsa

Crispy Cactus Tacos

Baked cactus strips (nopales) paired with black bean-corn salsa and a creamy avocado sauce for a unique vegetarian taco.

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Rolled tacos sliced in half on top of each other in orange bowl

Cheesy Green Chili Chicken Rolled Tacos

Green chili chicken with two cheeses, rolled and baked until crispy—perfect as a hearty appetizer or game-day snack.

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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

A layered, oven-baked dip with cream cheese, taco-seasoned meat, beans, salsa, and guacamole—easy and crowd-pleasing.

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Taco Ring

Crescent rolls wrapped around taco-seasoned beef, cheese, peppers, and onions to make an easy, family-friendly ring in under an hour.

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Taco Crescent Rolls

Simple taco fillings wrapped in crescent roll dough—4 ingredients and 25 minutes for a fun Taco Tuesday twist.

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Taco Salad

A quick, healthy taco night idea: seasoned ground beef over shredded lettuce with a simple two-ingredient dressing—serve in a bowl or crispy tortilla shell.

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Crock Pot Taco Soup

Comforting taco soup made with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, beans, and corn—easy to prepare in a slow cooker.

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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 mixed with pasta and a creamy avocado sauce for an easy, cheesy bake in about 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

A Whole30-friendly taco salad with seasoned ground turkey, peppers, onions, and tomatoes—ready in about 20 minutes.

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Ceviche Taco Bowls

Mahi mahi ceviche fills crispy taco bowls for a refreshing appetizer or a festive Cinco de Mayo snack.

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Chili Lime Shrimp & Rice Taco Salad Recipe

Chili Lime Rice & Shrimp Taco Salad

Mexican rice and chili-lime shrimp combine for a restaurant-style taco salad you can make at home with bold flavor.

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