Carne Asada Tacos
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These Carne Asada Tacos are packed with my favorite juicy, smoky, Grilled Carne Asada, fresh toppings, and bold Mexican flavor in every bite.
Made with tender marinated carne asada, warm tortillas, and your favorite taco toppings, they’re the kind of easy dinner that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together right at home.
Perfect for summer grilling, taco nights, or feeding a crowd, these tacos are fresh, flavorful, and guaranteed to disappear fast.
For more homemade Mexican recipes, try Homemade Mexican Pizza, Homemade Crunchwrap Supreme, Sheet Pan Quesadillas, or Baked Bean and Cheese Taquitos.
Table Talk with Tawnie
I couldn’t post a taco series without publishing a carne asada taco recipe! Make my perfected carne asada recipe (the marinade is out of this world delicious) and then build up your tacos, it’s so easy but rewarding. If I’m being honest, I usually double the recipe and then use the leftovers during the week to whip up another meal like burritos, loaded nachos, quesadillas, rice bowls, topped on a salad, or stuffed in sweet potatoes. You can’t go wrong with this one, and check out all my other taco recipes for more ideas!
- Carne Asada: These tacos use my Grilled Carne Asada. You can also enjoy this carne asada for burritos, loaded nachos, quesadillas, rice bowls, topped on a salad, or stuffed in sweet potatoes.
- Street-size tortillas: I like to make these with corn tortillas for an authentic flavor, but use your preference! Feel free to double up the tortillas so they don’t break easily!
- Fresh cilantro: Gives these savory tacos the perfect fresh taste!
- Onion: Top with finely diced white onion (check out this post for how to dice an onion), or pickled onions are also delicious!
- More taco toppings: Lime wedges, guacamole or sliced avocado, crumbled cotija cheese, salsa, radishes, etc.
Step by Step Directions
(For the full recipe, scroll down to the recipe card below)
Grill carne asada
Follow my Grilled Carne Asada recipe to make the steak.
Chop small
Slice against the grain, and then chop into small pieces. We want those small pieces for our tacos!
Warm the tortillas
Warm the tortillas directly over a gas flame until slightly charred (or you can place them in a dry skillet).
Assemble tacos
Fill each tortilla with the chopped carne asada, diced onion, cilantro, and all other toppings you love!
Serve & enjoy!!
Serve warm and enjoy!!
Expert Tips
- Double up on the tortillas: I like to really pile these tacos with meat and toppings so I will sometimes double up on the tortillas (especially if they’re thin!).
- Char the tortillas: My favorite way to heat these tortillas is to warm them over a gas flame🔥 this creates a really yummy char that goes perfectly with these tacos (however, you can also just use a dry cast iron skillet)
- Serving suggestions: Serve these carne asada tacos with a side of my Cilantro Lime Rice, refried or black beans, or Avocado Corn Salad.
Taco Series
Check out my new series featuring easy and fun weeknight taco recipes! You’ll find everything from classic favorites to creative twists to take your Taco Tuesday to the next level!🌮
Storage / Freezing
- Since these are so quick and easy to make, I recommend making the tacos fresh!
- For leftover meat, store leftover grilled carne asada in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For the best texture, let the steak cool completely before storing. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
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Carne Asada Tacos
Ingredients
- Grilled Carne Asada (chop into small pieces)
For serving:
- Small corn tortillas (street taco size)
- 1/2 cup finely diced white onion
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Guacamole or sliced avocado
- Crumbled cotija cheese
- Pickled red onions
- Salsa (roja or verde)
- Radish slices
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Instructions
- Grill carne asada: Grill the carne asada using this recipe. You’re looking for a deep char on the outside and medium-rare to medium inside.Grilled Carne Asada
- Chop: Slice against the grain, and then chop into small pieces. We want those small pieces for our tacos!
- Warm the tortillas: In a dry skillet or directly over the flame on a stove until soft, lightly charred, and pliable. Keep them warm in a towel while you build the tacos.Small corn tortillas
- Assemble: Fill each tortilla with the chopped carne asada, diced onion, cilantro, and all other toppings you love! Tawnie’s tip: Double up tortillas for sturdier tacos!1/2 cup finely diced white onion, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, Lime wedges, Guacamole or sliced avocado, Crumbled cotija cheese, Pickled red onions, Salsa, Radish slices
- Serve and enjoy: Serve warm and enjoy!! Hope you love these!
Notes
Nutrition Information
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📸 Photos by Amanda Chasten Photography
