17 Outrageously Good Taco Recipes
Photo, Erik Putz.
Tacos are great for easy entertaining, and as an added bonus, the mix and match toppings that go with them allow everyone at the table to craft a custom meal. From our easy homemade toppings and salsas (watch how simple it is to make pico de gallo at home below), to creative options like mojito fish tacos, there are enough recipes here to keep the taco night roster full all summer long.
Roasted Mushroom Tacos
Roasted oyster mushrooms make an ideal substitution for meat in this plant-based taco recipe. Serve them with our homemade cashew crema. Get our roasted mushroom tacos recipe.
Scrambled Egg Tacos
The mighty egg pulls double duty here, serving as a great start to your morning or a hearty and healthy evening meal. Get this scrambled egg tacos recipe.
Shrimp Tacos
Try these tacos with guacamole, pineapple-watermelon salsa and a squeeze of lime. Get this shrimp taco recipe.
Mojito Fish Tacos
This recipe takes almost everything you love about a classic mojito (minus the rum) and uses it to dress our most summery tacos yet. Get this mojito fish tacos recipe.
Grilled Steak Tacos
We like these tacos with red cabbage slaw, pico de gallo salsa, sliced avocado, fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Get this grilled steak taco recipe.
Roadside Fish Tacos
Baja-style fish tacos are a perfect for an easy, mid-summer meal. Serve out on the back deck with a glass of spritzy white wine. Get this roadside fish tacos recipe.
Cauliflower Tacos
Spiced, roasted cauliflower florets and creamy avocado slices make these vegetarian tacos a delight (even for the carnivores at the table). Get this cauliflower tacos recipe.
Cabbage Leaf Fish Tacos
For a change of pace (and an easy extra serving of vegetables!), use cabbage leaves instead of tortillas to cradle crispy corn chip-crusted baked fish. Garnished with tangy slaw, creamy avocado, cilantro and pickled jalapenos, this quick, weeknight-friendly dinner is not only healthy and cruciferous, but also absolutely delicious. Get Camilla Wynne's cabbage leaf fish tacos recipe.
Instant Pot Big-Batch Pulled Pork Tacos
Turn to your Instant Pot for perfect pork tacos. Get our Instant Pot big-batch pulled pork tacos recipe.
Chicken Tacos
Tacos are great for easy entertaining—everyone loves them! Just mix and match the tacos with fresh toppings tonight for a fab fiesta. Get this chicken tacos recipe.
Crunchy Fish Tacos With Trout
These crunchy fish tacos are a two-for-one dish to help you on busy weeks. The night before, make our trout with arugula relish, then, enjoy the leftovers in tacos the next day. Get this crunchy trout tacos recipe.
Tropical Fish Tacos
Get a taste of the tropics at dinner tonight. Full of fresh flavours and meaty cod, these tacos are a family-friendly dish that you’ll come back to again and again. Get this tropical fish tacos recipe.
Huevos Rancheros
Topped with pico de gallo and homemade hot sauce, these tacos turn up the heat (plus, who doesn’t love breakfast for dinner?). Get this huevos racheros tacos recipe.
Grilled Eggplant Tacos
Mix and match your filling with different toppings (we like guacamole, red cabbage slaw and hot sauce), and you’re on your way to a terrific taco feast. Get this grilled eggplant tacos recipe.
Corn And Basa Fish Tacos
Baja-style fish tacos are perfect for an easy meal outdoors. Serve out on the back deck with a glass of spritzy white wine. Get this corn and basa fish tacos recipe.
Saucy Beef Tacos
Go classic with colourful, beefy tacos tonight. Best served with pico de gallo salsa, tomatillo salsa, a sprinkle of grated mozzarella and a squeeze of lime. Get this saucy beef tacos recipe.
Chipotle Beef Tacos
Smoky, southern flavours take on taco night for the ultimate in quick and delicious dinners. Get this chipotle beef tacos recipe.
DIY Taco Seasoning
You don't need to buy it! Here's how to make your own taco seasoning.
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