Planning to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with tacos?
Here are 50 phenomenal taco recipes you can choose from, from ultra-traditional Mexican favorite like lengua, carnitas, and al pastor to Tex-Mec favorites like ground beef tacos and breakfast tacos to fusion tacos like Korean BBQ tacos!
I’ve included a ton of vegetarian tacos as well as vegan tacos in this round-up of the best taco recipes for Cinco de Mayo so that everyone can be included in the taco celebrations.
Here are 50 phenomenal taco recipes to try!
The Best Taco Recipes for Cinco de Mayo
Here's the best Mexican Flank Steak Tacos recipe – also known as Carne Asada Tacos!
Marinated tasty beef is grilled to perfection and topped with corn salsa for tasty authentic street food. Take your tacos to the next level! Ready to eat in 20 minutes
These Grilled Fish Tacos are made with a simple spice rub, crunchy kicked-up coleslaw, and corn tortillas.
Use whatever white fish you like (tilapia, cod, mahi mahi, or halibut) for this easy and delicious dish. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Need a quick and simple dinner recipe for tonight? Try these easy Shrimp Tacos!
Full of awesome Mexican flavor, they only take 15 minutes to put together and are easily customizable to suit everyone’s tastes!
These easy to make leftover pulled pork tacos are stuffed with delicious pulled pork, avocado pico de gallo, shredded cabbage and topped with a spicy crema.
Perfect in soft flour or corn tortillas, even crispy taco shells.
Even if you aren’t at the beach, you can still enjoy beachside flavors with these grilled shrimp tacos.
Shrimp cooks quickly, so you have dinner on the table in about 30 minutes!
These Crispy Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos are made with all fresh ingredients and are on the table in just 35 minutes.
Top them with Avocado Lime Crema for the perfect taco combination!
This chicken street taco recipe always is a family favorite! I marinate the chicken the night before, and it makes cooking dinner a breeze! Street tacos are usually a little smaller and served on corn tortillas, and each person can customize their toppings.
Simply seasoned, this Santa Maria tri-tip makes the easiest and most delicious tacos.
Perfect for an easy dinner or can highlight your Cinco de Mayo home celebration!
Full of flavor and ready in just 20 minutes, these Smashed Pinto Bean Tacos are sure to be the hit of your next taco night. These tacos with beans are both vegan and gluten-free too!
This carne asada marinade infuses flavor into the skirt steak and tenderizes the meat for a few hours.
After grilling the marinated skirt steak, you’re left with a tender and juicy carne asada steak, which is perfect for tacos!
Picadillo Tacos - Crispy Ground Beef and Potato Tacos (Tacos de Picadillo)
These Picadillo Tacos recipe (Tacos de Picadillo) are made of crispy ground beef and potato tacos that are easy to make and feed a crowd.
Perfect tacos for a Cinco de Maya - or any day - celebration!
Jackfruit tacos are a great vegan taco option that make a great meatless meal.
If you haven't tried jackfruit before, don't be scared! The consistency is similar to shredded chicken or pork and it's perfect for tacos.
This Korean taco recipe is part of the Korean fusion food scene made popular by food trucks in LA and beyond.
The tacos are filled with flavorful crockpot pulled pork, crunchy veggies, and sweet and spicy sauces. With only 20 minutes of prep time, the pork cooks in the crockpot 4 hours for an easy, hands-off taco dinner.
This Chicken Taco recipe is made with lean grilled chicken breast, fresh peach salsa, fresh corn, cilantro, lime, and Cotija cheese. It’s easy, healthy, and packed with authentic Mexican flavors!
Healthy meets delicious with these Baked Coconut Crusted Healthy Fish Tacos! A wonderful combination of flavors and ready from start to finish in just 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights and pleases both kids and adults.
These char siu pork belly tacos are full of big, bold flavors. Bite sized pieces of juicy, caramelized bbq pork belly, crunchy pickled cabbage, cucumber and creamy sriracha mayo, all piled in a soft tortilla.
These can be on your table in less than 30 minutes, and they're a fun twist on your ordinary tacos!
Even meat eaters will love these vegan Lentil & Cauliflower tacos.
They’re a big hit for Meatless Monday, Taco Tuesday, or any day of the week!
These blackened salmon tacos are not your average Cinco de Mayo tacos!
They are topped with quick-pickled radishes and red onion, an avocado cilantro cream, and served on blue corn tortillas for one amazing bite!
These Pork Carnitas Tacos are simple and the perfect weeknight crockpot meal.
The meat also saves well, can be frozen, and can be added to a variety of other dishes!
These authentic ground beef tacos are made with a blend of homemade seasonings and spooned inside corn tortillas.
These tacos have homemade red salsa as garnish for a fresh taste!
This chorizo taco recipe is a must for your Taco Tuesdays and Cinco de Mayo. So quick and easy to make, these tacos are topped with pineapple salsa and a cilantro-lime crema for a delicious sweet and spicy taco.
Made with simple ingredients, these tacos come together in less than 15 minutes and are perfect for feeding a crowd.
Double-decker tacos are an old fast food favorite!
Now you can enjoy a vegan version at home with two layers of beans, hard and soft shells, and veggies.
Oven roasted cauliflower combines with sauteed mushrooms creating a meaty flavorful vegetarian taco filling!
Ideal for Taco Tuesday or Meatless Monday, these Cauliflower Tacos are a meatless alternative to traditional ground beef tacos and will quickly become a family favorite recipe.
Because tacos are a breakfast food - whether it's Cinco de Mayo or any other day of the year!
These breakfast tacos with bacon, avocado, and tomato and a perfect poached egg on a corn tortilla make breakfast worth getting up for. Ready in 25 minutes.
Take a bite out of these crispy Potato Tacos Dorados - an authentic Mexican taco favorite!
Delicious in every way!
Want a fiesta-friendly taco for your Cinco de Mayo party?
Try these Crunchy Baked Black Bean Mini Tacos with creamy avocado, tangy pickled red onions, juicy diced tomatoes, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
Perfect for appetizers, party snacks, or dinner!
Cochinita Pibil tacos are so yummy! These tacos are authentically Mexican and originally from the Yucatan peninsula.
What is it? Tender shredded pork that’s been cooking for hours in a savory sauce. Top with your favorite salsa and enjoy!
These Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos are a quick, easy, and delicious meal!
It takes only 5 ingredients and under 30 minutes to make flavorful and tender shredded chicken full of Mexican flavor!
Turkey tacos? Why not!
A fun and delicious twist on tacos using turkey breast strips and mango, two ingredients that taste delicious together. Frozen turkey breast strips make this a 30-minute meal.
These Baja Style Fish Tacos are popular in the Baja California region of Mexico!
Fresh, seasoned halibut is nestled with corn tortillas, topped with crunchy shredded cabbage, homemade pico de gallo and a cooling lime crema.
These Ground Turkey Tacos are juicy and full of flavor.
They're made with only a few ingredients and ready in less than 20 minutes.
These ground beef tacos are cooked al pastor -style with pineapple juice and fresh pineapple. Grated cheese is folded in at end for a tangy, spicy, cheesy filling. Serve with corn or flour tortillas and all the fixings for an easy 30 minute meal!
Want some more vegetarian taco inspiration?
These potato tacos are made with roasted potatoes, Pepper Jack cheese, and a spicy yogurt sauce. They’re perfect for a weeknight dinner or to serve a crowd!
These all vegan fried chicken tacos are absolutely delicious!
That’s not entirely true. They’re not fried. They’re not really chicken either. But they are 100% honestly so freakin’ good. And easy to make, too!
Chipotle-Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos with black beans, poblano peppers, and creamy avocado sauce.
These vegan and gluten-free tacos are kid-friendly and perfect for easy weeknight dinners, but they're also festive enough to serve these tacos for Cinco de Mayo or a taco party!
Here's a quick and easy spin on Tacos Al Pastor using center cut pork chops slow roasted in the oven.
Perfect to have this going in the oven while you prep other ingredients for a taco party!
If there was ever a contest for the Easiest Instant Pot Dinner, this recipe for 3-ingredient Instant Pot Salsa Chicken would win hands down!
The only prep you need to do is open a packet of taco seasoning and a jar of your favorite salsa! Cinco de Mayo tacos the easy way!
Chili Lime Fish Stick Tacos are a super fast and easy way to make fish tacos fun, tasty, and family-friendly.
Add a simple mango avocado salsa for more fresh flavor.
Tongue? Yea or nay?
An ultra-fresh corn tortilla (tortilla de maiz) is stuffed with crispy diced and seasoned beef tongue (lengua), caramelized onions, salsa verde made with roasted tomatillos, Hatch green chile, onions, and garlic, crumbled fresh cheese and cilantro. Delicioso!
Crispy cornmeal breaded and fried oysters in a soft corn tortilla topped with a fabulous citrus salsa and avocado!
Fried Oyster Tacos with Citrus Salsa may rock your idea of what Taco Tuesdays can be!
Chipotle Cauliflower Tacos with Garlic Aioli are a total flavor fiesta!
Enjoy these hearty, healthy vegetarian tacos with your garnishes of choice for a taco night favorite.
Missing Chipotle's delicious barbacoa beef?
Barbacoa beef tacos are slow-cooked with chipotle peppers and other spices and topped with fresh onions, tomatoes, and cilantro.
Brisket Tacos are a favorite for any day of the week!
Smoky brisket loaded up with your favorite Tex-Mex toppings is over the top amazing! Kick Taco Tuesday up a notch with leftover brisket!
With a simple salsa full of juicy cherries, grilled corn and spicy jalapeños, these blackened shrimp tacos are a great summer meal.
They also make great tacos for Cinco de Mayo celebrations
These Paneer Tacos are a creative Indian Mexican Fusion dish.
Beautiful colors and bright flavors make these tasty tacos ideal for unique weeknight dinner or a large party, and they're vegetarian-friendly!
These sweet potato tacos are easy to make & thoroughly delicious.
Gently spiced sweet potato, a crunchy, zesty slaw & a kick from chipotle cream, they’re comforting and so good.
These delicious buffalo chicken tacos with ranch and coleslaw veggies are made in 5 minutes if you have rotisserie chicken - or a little longer if you have to cook shredded chicken first.
Make these Southwest Breakfast Egg Tacos for a protein-packed breakfast, lunch or dinner!
These tacos use eggs as the base and pair your favorite Southwest ingredients including black beans, cheese, cilantro, salsa and red onion. Your whole family will love these!
Pieces of salmon are seasoned lightly, pan-fried quickly, and deliciously paired with a super easy ginger avocado salsa to make the perfect healthy salmon tacos.
All with just a few short minutes of cooking, loads of health benefits and even more taste!
Taco Tuesday just got an upgrade!
These Lime Marinated Mexican Pork Tenderloin Tacos don’t take much longer to make than a standard ground beef taco, but the flavor is far superior.
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