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Although tacos originated in Mexico way back in Aztec times, it’s clear they are popular around the world today. With all sorts of savory goodies wrapped in a soft corn tortilla, tacos make a perfect handheld feast.

Of course, you’ll find hundreds of variations. Taco recipes abound; depending on the region and culture, tacos can be stuffed with pretty much anything from shrimp to squash.

If you’re feeling stuck in a rut with your usual taco recipe, it’s time to take a look at these easy taco recipes that are guaranteed to shake things up a little.

Tacos are relatively uncomplicated and so, so versatile. If you see a recipe you like but there’s that one ingredient you just don’t care for, feel free to substitute something else.

Be sure to bookmark this post as your go-to source for the best taco recipes!

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Make your own homemade taco seasoning with spices and herbs you probably have in your pantry. Make a big batch of taco seasoning so you have it ready whenever you need it. No preservatives or artificial ingredients, and less sodium than commercial brands.

Favorite Taco Toppings

What’s a taco without toppings? They’re practically the best part. Take a look at my list and choose a few for your tacos tonight.

Classic Salsas

  • Restaurant Style Salsa – Everyone loves the salsa that comes with the basket of warm chips at your favorite Mexican restaurant. With a can of tomatoes and a few fresh ingredients, you can easily whip up your own!
  • Salsa Verde – This fresh green salsa is made with roasted tomatillos and plenty of cilantro. It’s amazing!
  • Pico De Gallo – Salsa’s fresh cousin, pico de gallo is made with fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeño peppers. Easy and so delicious!

Unique Salsas

  • Chipotle Salsa – The smoky flavor of this salsa is irresistible; just watch it disappear!
  • Citrus Salsa – Often featured on fish or shrimp tacos, you’ll find grapefruit, oranges, and lime in this salsa. Perfect for chips, too!
  • Mango Avocado Salsa – With fresh pineapple and mango, this salsa is another popular choice for fish tacos.
  • Black Bean Corn Salsa – A little more substantial, this salsa is one of our favorite toppings. It keeps well in the fridge too.

More Taco Sauces

Non-Sauce Taco Toppings

  • Pickled Red Onions – We love pickled onions on tacos (and pretty much everything else!). They are super easy to make and keep well.
  • Shredded lettuce, green cabbage, red cabbage
  • Cheese: crumbled Cotija cheese, queso fresco, or your favorite shredded cheese
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Taco Holders

Taco holders are handy (and less messy) when it comes to filling and serving tacos. You’ll look like a pro!

What To Serve With Tacos

Homemade Flour Tortillas

If you’d like to add that little extra something to your taco dinner, try making your own flour tortillas. It’s a surprisingly easy way to add a little something extra to your meal. And trust me, once you taste the difference between homemade tortillas and store-bought ones, there’s no going back. You’ll be spoiled!

12+ Easy Taco Recipes

Overhead view of turkey taco meat in a cast iron skillet with a spoon.

Healthy Ground Turkey Tacos

5 from 5 votes
With ground turkey, peppers, and onions, this taco blend is so flavorful and a bit more healthy.
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Salmon tacos with avocado slaw arranged on a serving plate next to lime wedges.

Salmon Tacos

5 from 3 votes
If you like salmon, you’ll love these fish tacos with avocado slaw!
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Pork tacos on a plate with cilantro, avocados, and pickled red onions.

Slow Cooker Pork Tacos

5 from 2 votes
With mouth-watering fall-apart ender pulled pork and green tomatillo sauce, pork tacos are always a hit!
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Beer marinated roasted sweet potatoes, charred corn, creamy avocado, crisp onions, and fresh cilantro, wrapped in a soft corn tortilla, make these vegetarian sweet potato tacos a taste sensation! 

Crispy Sweet Potato Tacos – Vegan

5 from 2 votes
These vegan tacos are packed with flavor, featuring beer marinated roasted sweet potatoes.
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Close up of fish taco in a double corn tortilla.

Easy Fish Tacos Recipe with Blood Orange Salsa

4.34 from 6 votes
Flavorfully seasoned cod fillets with soft corn tortillas, topped with ruby red blood orange salsa, crispy green cabbage, and creamy guacamole.
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Crockpot salsa chicken, held between tongs.

Crockpot Salsa Chicken

5 from 7 votes
Tender shredded chicken is slow cooked to perfection; it's easy to make and popular for parties or food prepping. Use it for tacos, burritos, bowls, and more.
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Carrot and mushroom tacos on a tray with toppings.

Roasted Carrot, Portobello, Quinoa, and Black Bean Vegetarian Tacos

4.64 from 11 votes
There's plenty of flavor and protein in these vegetarian tacos. Even meat-lovers go for these!
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These easy vegetarian cauliflower tacos are full of flavor and protein! Even meat-lovers are going to flip over these fun tacos. Whether it's for Meatless Monday or a full-on vegetarian lifestyle, you're going to love these! They're also easy to make vegan. Make them tonight! 

Cauliflower Tacos with Chickpeas – Vegetarian

4.82 from 11 votes
Meaty roasted cauliflower florets, chickpeas, onions, and peppers fill these vegetarian tacos. Perfect for meatless Mondays or Taco Tuesdays!
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These Shrimp Tacos are a refreshing taste of the tropics thanks the zesty avocado, mango and pineapple salsa. They're easy to make and are a hit for any party or taco night. The extra salsa is amazing on chips or sprinkled on a salad!

Shrimp Tacos with Avocado, Mango and Pineapple Salsa

4.86 from 7 votes
Serve these tacos in tortilla boats or charred tortillas. The salsa is amazing with tortilla chips, too.
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Overhead of several prepared tacos, lined up on decorative surface.

Vegetarian Tacos with Delicata Squash and Black Beans

5 from 3 votes
These flavorful fall tacos made with delicata squash and black beans are topped with pickled red onions, avocado, and queso fresco.
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Carnitas on a corn tortilla with pico de gallo.

Instant Pot Carnitas

5 from 6 votes
Tender braised pork made in your pressure cooker, then lightly broiled until browned and crisp. So good!
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Three shrimp tacos with creamy drizzle and cotija cheese.

Easy Shrimp Tacos

5 from 3 votes
Zippy sautéed shrimp tucked into warm corn tortillas, with tangy cilantro sauce, crumbled cotija cheese, and shredded red cabbage. Ready to eat in less than 30 minutes!
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Mushroom tacos in corn tortillas with cotija cheese and cabbage.

Mushroom Tacos Recipe

5 from 4 votes
The mushrooms are savory and delicious, and they have a meaty texture that works perfectly in tacos. I guarantee you won’t miss the meat in these vegetarian tacos.
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