Here’s a key to healthy, easy and fast meals: Taco Recipes. So many evenings the tortilla holds the answer to that always elusive answer to, “What should I make for dinner?” They’re simple to put together, can fit almost any diet, and are always, always delicious. Here are all the best easy taco recipes to choose from! There’s something for everyone in this list, from epic fish tacos with a zingy dry rub, shrimp tacos with cilantro ranch, to fan favorite crispy cauliflower tacos. Below, we’ve got the top 10 sides to go with tacos and some tasty drinks too.
And now…our top taco recipes!
How to warm tortillas…and best tortilla warmer
Here’s the most crucial thing about taco recipes: you absolutely must warm your tortillas! There’s nothing worse than a cold, tough tortilla wrapped around the fillings. The best way in our opinion is over a gas burner: you can place the tortilla right on top and lightly char the edges! It warms the tortilla and adds a little charred flavor. But there are a few other methods too. Here’s what do know: Also try: Grilled Fish Tacos Also try: Grilled Shrimp Tacos Also try: Easy Vegan Tacos
Warm your tortillas over a gas flame (preferred) or in the oven or microwave. Go to How to Warm Tortillas. Get a tortilla warmer! It might sound unnecessary, but an inexpensive tortilla warmer is key for keeping those tortillas perfectly warm and soft while you eat. Here’s the tortilla warmer we have.
Want to skip tortillas? Don’t forget about Taco Salad! Top it with any of the taco fillings above or this tasty Vegan Taco Meat, and drizzle with Taco Salad Dressing. Or, try this cozy Easy Taco Soup!
10 side dish recipes to go with tacos
Once you’ve got your tacos picked out, what to serve with them? Here are our top easy sides to go with tacos: pick your favorites and let us know what you choose!
10 drink recipes to go with tacos
Planning a taco night party or celebrating Taco Tuesday in style? There are so many great drinks to serve with taco recipes: of course, all our margarita recipes! But there are many more variations and other ideas to choose from. Here’s our list of top 10 ideas: No reviews
1 pound tilapia or cod* (wild caught preferable) 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon each cumin and smoked paprika (or standard paprika) ½ teaspoon each garlic powder and onion powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt, for seasoning
For the tacos
3 cups shredded red cabbage (or a mix of red and green cabbage) 1 shredded or grated carrot (optional) 1 green onion 2 ½ tablespoons lime juice ¼ teaspoon each celery salt and kosher salt (or all kosher salt) Fish Taco Sauce (or Cilantro Lime Crema, Spicy Mayo, or Chipotle Sauce) 8 corn tortillas Chopped cilantro, for serving Lime wedges, for serving (optional)
