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Easy Mexican Street Tacos Recipes

Easy Mexican Street Tacos Recipes

Juicy citrus-and-soy marinated steak tucked into warm corn tortillas, finished with onion, cilantro, cotija, and a squeeze of lime—classic Mexican street tacos made simple at home.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb flank steak or skirt steak
  • 0.5 cup orange juice fresh if possible
  • 0.25 cup lime juice fresh squeezed
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce low-sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin
  • 3 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for the pan
  • 12 tortilla corn tortillas 6-inch
  • 0.5 cup white onion finely diced
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 0.5 cup cotija cheese crumbled, optional
  • 2 count limes cut into wedges
  • 0.5 cup salsa roja for serving, optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Whisk orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add steak, turn to coat, and marinate at least 20 minutes (up to 4 hours in the fridge).
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add vegetable oil. Remove steak from marinade (let excess drip off) and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to desired doneness.
  • Transfer steak to a cutting board and rest 5 minutes, then dice into small bite-size pieces.
  • Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a low flame until soft and lightly charred, keeping them wrapped in a towel to stay warm.
  • Assemble tacos: fill each tortilla with steak, then top with onion, cilantro, and cotija. Squeeze lime over the top.
  • Serve immediately with salsa on the side.

Notes

Skirt steak also works well—cook it a touch hotter and faster. For extra flavor, char the tortillas and the onion lightly. If you prefer chicken, swap in boneless skinless thighs and cook to 165°F internal temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg