Description
Flavorful Mexican Street Tacos are a vibrant celebration of taste, bringing together tender marinated meat, fresh cilantro, zesty lime, and colorful toppings. Each bite is a fiesta for your senses, making these tacos perfect for any occasion, from backyard barbecues to cozy family dinners. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can enjoy authentic street food right in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 soft corn tortillas
- 1 lb skirt steak or chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 lime wedges
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 avocado or ½ cup guacamole
- ½ cup salsa verde or pico de gallo
- ½ cup queso fresco cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Marinate the meat: Combine skirt steak or chicken thighs with the juice of 2 limes, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tsp cumin, and 1 tsp chili powder. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the meat: Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated meat for about 5-7 minutes per side until browned and juices run clear.
- Sauté onions: In the same pan, add chopped red onions and sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Warm tortillas: Heat corn tortillas on another skillet or over an open flame for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble tacos: Layer warm tortillas with meat, cilantro, onions, avocado/guacamole, salsa verde/pico de gallo, and sprinkle with queso fresco.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg