Description
Mexican Street Tacos are a vibrant taste of Mexico, featuring soft corn tortillas filled with juicy grilled meats, fresh cilantro, and zesty salsa verde. These tacos are perfect for casual gatherings or cozy nights in, offering a fiesta of flavors in every bite. Easy to prepare and customize, they bring the authentic street taco experience right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 soft corn tortillas
- 1 lb grilled steak or chicken, seasoned
- 1 cup diced white onion
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ cup salsa verde
- Optional: sliced jalapeños for heat
Instructions
- Season the grilled steak or chicken with salt and pepper. Cook over high heat until charred, then let rest before slicing.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble tacos by layering meat on each tortilla.
- Top with diced onion, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Drizzle with salsa verde and add sliced jalapeños if desired.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg