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26 Delicious Taco Recipe Ideas for a Superb Mexican Dinner

March 4, 2025 by Amanda Tyler Leave a Comment

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Do you love tacos? Who doesn’t? If you are looking for an easy Mexican dinner, check out these taco recipes!

Some of these recipes aren’t traditional taco recipes (or even tacos at all, honestly) but they are fun twists on tacos so it will fill that taco craving you have anyways!

They are so good and you will love them!

Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

Rotisserie Chicken Tacos.
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These quick and easy Rotisserie Chicken Tacos are on the table in under 30 minutes! Add your favorite taco toppings for a delicious, family-friendly meal.

Get The Recipe: Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

Chicken Fajita Tacos

Chicken Fajita Tacos.
Image Credit: Maple And Mango.

Perfectly seared chicken rubbed down with a delicious homemade fajita seasoning, tender-crisp fajita veggies, and your favorite toppings tucked into a soft tortilla or crunchy taco shell. This 30-minute meal is an easy dinner idea that everyone will love!

Get The Recipe: Chicken Fajita Tacos!

Grilled Chicken Tacos

Grilled Chicken Tacos.
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Grilled Chicken Tacos are a quick and easy weeknight dinner made with grilled chicken tenders. Skip the drive-thru and have a healthy and delicious meal on the table in under 30 minutes.

Get The Recipe: Grilled Chicken Tacos

Bang Bang Chicken Tacos

Bang Bang Chicken Tacos.
Image Credit: The Sassy Foodie.

If you are familiar with bang bang shrimp (think a Bonefish Grill favorite), then these bang bang chicken tacos will be right up your alley! Crispy chicken bites, topped with a sweet and spicy creamy sauce, are wrapped in soft tortillas. This is what taco dreams are made of, I promise!

Get The Recipe: Bang Bang Chicken Tacos

Chorizo Street Tacos

Chorizo Street Tacos.
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The beauty of Chorizo Street Tacos is their simplicity – bold, ground chorizo nestled in a warmed corn tortilla and topped minimally with carefully chosen, complementary garnishes.

Get The Recipe: Chorizo Street Tacos

Etouffee Street Tacos Recipe

Etouffee Street Tacos Recipe.
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Let the good times roll along with the deliciousness!  Celebrate flavor with my New Orleans-inspired Etouffee Street Tacos, Easy Red Beans, and Rice!

Get The Recipe: Etouffee Street Tacos Recipe

Smoky Chickpea Tacos 

Smoky Chickpea Tacos (Vegan & Gluten-Free).
Image Credit: Any Reasons Vegan.

This quick lunch or dinner can be on your table in under 30 minutes. Top it with vegan sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or your favorite hot sauce. You can also add fresh shredded lettuce or cabbage.

Get The Recipe: Smoky Chickpea Tacos

Lentil Walnut Taco Meat

Lentil Walnut Taco Meat.
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This delicious Lentil Walnut Taco “Meat” is perfect for your tacos, burritos, and more! So simple to make for easy weekday meals and ideas for Mexican dinner!

Get The Recipe: Lentil Walnut Tacos 

Cranberry Bean & Pepper Tacos

Cranberry Bean & Pepper Tacos.
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Perfect for Meatless Monday or Taco Tuesday, these Cranberry Bean & Pepper Tacos will change the way you think about tacos. Gluten-free and vegan, these healthy homemade tacos will meet all taco-loving needs!

Get The Recipe:Cranberry Bean Pepper 

Taco Pizza

Taco Pizza.
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Made with a Mexican twist, Taco pizza uses seasoned beef, salsa, and other taco toppings for a fun twist on traditional pizza. It’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Of course, this isn’t really a taco recipe, but please forgive me for keeping it in this list anyway. It’s just so good!

Get The Recipe: Taco Pizza

Taco Pie

Taco Pie.
Image Credit: Amanda’s Cookin’.

Another ground beef recipe to add to your arsenal is this taco pie recipe, which is layered like a taco but baked in pie form. This a fun twist for Taco Tuesdays!

Get The Recipe: Taco Pie Pizza 

Homemade Taco Pizza

The Best Homemade Taco Pizza.
Image Credit: The Skinnyish Dish.

When two of the most delicious worlds collide, they make taco pizza! They use naan flatbread for ease, then cover it with refried bean sauce, taco meat, and mozzarella cheese! Finally, they top it off with lots of lettuce, tomato, and Doritos!

Get The Recipe: Homemade Taco Pizza

Chicken Taco Soup

Chicken Taco Soup.

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This is a delicious and fast Mexican soup recipe! It has chicken, black beans, corn, and lots of Mexican spices! It’s a mouthwatering idea for dinner.

Get The Recipe: Chicken Taco Soup

Lighter Chicken Taco Soup

Lighter Chicken Taco Soup.
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This Chicken Taco Soup is lighter on calories but still full of flavor! Packed with chicken, veggies, and beans, it’s a great recipe to keep you on track.

Get The Recipe: Lighter Chicken Taco Soup

Taco Soup Recipe

Taco Soup Recipe.
Image Credit: The Forked Spoon.

The best-ever Taco Soup Recipe uses simple pantry ingredients, including ground meat, canned tomatoes, beans, and a combination of seasonings and spices. It’s super easy to make on the stovetop or in the slow cooker. Enjoy this delicious protein-packed taco soup with all of your favorite toppings, like cheese, avocado, and sour cream.

Get The Recipe: Taco Soup Recipe

Easy Taco Soup Recipe 

Easy Taco Soup Recipe (Stovetop, Crock Pot, or Instant Pot).
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This is the best easy Taco Soup Recipe! You can make it in the crock pot, instant pot, or on the stove. It’s perfect for a quick, healthy dinner!

Get The Recipe: Easy Taco Soup Recipe

Taco Soup

Taco Soup.
Image Credit: Simply Stacie.

The best low-carb soup! Ditch the beans for this simmered Mexican soup with homemade taco seasoning.

Get The Recipe: Taco Soup

Instant Pot Taco Soup

Instant Pot Taco Soup.
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Instant Pot Taco Soup is one of the easiest dinners you’ll ever make. It’s a one-pot 30-minute meal consisting of mainly pantry ingredients that are low sodium, healthy, wholesome, and full of flavor!

Get The Recipe: Instant Pot Taco Soup 

Vegan Taco Soup With Jackfruit

Vegan Taco Soup with Jackfruit.
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Easy to make in 30 minutes with pantry staples, this vegan taco soup features black beans, corn, and jackfruit in a spicy tomato broth. Top with avocado slices and crushed tortilla chips for a hearty Mexican-inspired meal.

Get The Recipe: Vegan Taco Soup with Jackfruit

Taco Salad Bowl

Taco Salad Bowl (vegetarian, vegan).
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This delicious vegetarian or vegan taco salad bowl with guacamole is super easy to make. It’s perfect for Taco Tuesday or Meatless Monday at the dinner table.

Get The Recipe: Taco Salad Bowl 

Taco Salad With Salsa-Ranch Dressing

Taco Salad with Salsa-Ranch Dressing.
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Taco Salad with Salsa Ranch Dressing is a quick and easy weeknight dinner. It’s a crispy fried taco bowl topped with lettuce, seasoned ground beef, and salsa ranch dressing. It’s easy to customize with all of your favorite taco toppings!


Get The Recipe: Taco Salad with Salsa-Ranch Dressing

Taco Salad From Leftovers

Taco Salad From Leftovers - GF/DF, Vegan Option, Top 8 Free.
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This Taco Salad From Leftovers is the perfect easy lunch meal that can be brought to work, school, or a picnic. It is a top allergen-free, dairy-free taco salad, and a taco bowl plant-based option is available. This simple recipe is the perfect way to use up those taco meat leftovers and save time making healthy, delicious lunches.

Get The Recipe: Taco Salad From Leftovers 

Taco Salad Recipe

Taco Salad Recipe.
Image Credit: The Forked Spoon.

The best Taco Salad is filled with perfectly seasoned ground beef, fresh salad greens, shredded cheese, and tortilla strips and drizzled with a light lime vinaigrette. Versatile, delicious, and ready in just 30 minutes, the whole family will love this fresh take on the classic all-American Taco Salad!

Get The Recipe: Taco Salad Recipe

Easy Layered Taco Salad Recipe

Easy Layered Taco Salad Recipe.
Image Credit: This Mama Cooks.

This Chopped & Layered Taco Salad Recipe is a family favorite. Serve this healthy layered taco salad for a yummy Mexican dinner. 

Get The Recipe: Easy Layered Taco Salad Recipe

Taco Quinoa Bowl

Taco Quinoa Bowl.
Image Credit: Spend With Pennies.

This Taco Quinoa Bowl is full of goodness with ground chicken, beans, and veggies! It’s colorful, crunchy, and healthy; this quinoa bowl recipe is the perfect lunch or dinner! It’s easy to make ahead of time and can keep for a few days.

Get The Recipe: Taco Quinoa Bowl

Taco Salad Recipe

Taco Salad Recipe,
Image Credit: Dinner At The Zoo.

This taco salad recipe combines ground beef, lettuce, beans, cheese, tomatoes, tortilla strips, and avocado, all tossed in a zesty dressing. It’s a fun and festive salad that is perfect for a light Mexican dinner. 

Get The Recipe: Baked Chicken Taco Salad 

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