Carne asada tacos are delicious, juicy, and tender beef steak tacos that everyone will be raving about on Taco Tuesday! Topped simply with onions, cilantro, and cotija cheese, these Mexican street tacos are loaded with flavor.
Plus, you can totally customize them with your favorite taco toppings. Add avocado, tomatoes, or guacamole and enjoy this easy dinner any day of the week this summer.
Why You'll Love Carne Asada Tacos
- Meaty carne asada filling. Carne asada is a Mexican dish that literally translates to “grilled meat”. This well-seasoned marinated steak delivers slightly charred, zesty, tender, and juicy steak — it’s seriously the best. That’s why fresh carne asada steak bites are the star of the show in these carne asada tacos.
- Fresh ingredients. To compliment the carne asada in these beef tacos, you’ll need just a few simple and fresh ingredients, including onion and cilantro. These aromatics that add a fresh zest and crunch.
- Cotija cheese. Cotija cheese is a Mexican cheese similar to feta or parmesan. If you can get some at your local supermarket, you’ll definitely want to try it. If you can’t, you can substitute your favorite cheese in these steak tacos.
Ingredient Notes
To make this delicious Carne Asada Tacos, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):
- carne asada - this taco recipe is perfect when you have any leftover carne asada, but also a great reason to throw some flank steaks (or skirt steaks) on the grill. This recipe uses half of our carne asada recipe (or one 1 pound steak).
- red onions - or substitute with white onions or even green onions if you prefer.
- cotija cheese - or substitute with feta cheese for a similar taste or substitute with another cheese that you like.
- cilantro
- soft tortillas - feel free to use corn tortillas or flour tortillas.
- lime - optional, to squeeze on top.
How to Customize Taco Toppings
You can switch up or add your favorite toppings such as:
- avocado
- green onions
- cabbage or lettuce
- tomatoes
- sour cream
- Cilantro Lime Slaw
How to Make the Best Carne Asada Tacos
- Heat the tortillas. Heat the tortillas one-by-one in an ungreased cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for 30 seconds per side. You can also heat them directly on a gas burner for a few seconds to get char marks on the edges.
- Assemble. Divide the chopped carne asada into each tortilla and top with onions, cotija cheese, and cilantro. Add a squeeze of lime juice, if desired.
How to Serve
Carne Asada Tacos are delicious and filling as is or with a side of Salsa or Guacamole. You can switch up the toppings or pair them with some classic Mexican side dishes such as:
- Mexican Street Corn (Elote) or Grilled Corn on the Cob
- Cilantro Lime Rice and beans
- Beef Taco Salad
- Cilantro Lime Slaw
- Sheet Pan Nachos
- Mexican Street Corn Salad
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- How to store: Store the ingredients for your carne asada tacos separately (freshly cooked carne asada will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator). Otherwise, the meat and veggies will make the tortillas soggy. If you must make your carne asada tacos to go for work or school, consider adding a single piece of dry lettuce between your filling and tortilla to prevent the tortillas from becoming soggy.
- How to reheat: You can heat carne asada filling in the microwave, oven, or on the stovetop. In the oven, wrap the meat in aluminum foil and bake for 5-10 minutes at 375F. On the stove, heat in a covered pan with a splash of water on medium heat.
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- Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema Slaw
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Recipe
Carne Asada Tacos
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 (8-inch) tacos
Description
Carne asada tacos are delicious, juicy, and tender Mexican street tacos loaded with steak bites that everyone will be raving about on Taco Tuesday!
Ingredients
- ½ recipe carne asada, cut into 1-inch cubes (1 pound steaks)
- ½ cup red onions, diced
- ½ cup cotija cheese or feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 6 (8-inch) soft tortillas, corn or flour
Instructions
- Heat the tortillas one-by-one in an ungreased cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for 30 seconds per side. You can also heat them directly on a gas burner for a few seconds to get char marks on the edges.
- Divide the chopped carne asada into each tortilla and top with onions, cotija cheese, and cilantro. Add a squeeze of lime juice, if desired.
Notes
How to store: Store the ingredients for your carne asada tacos separately (freshly cooked carne asada will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator). Otherwise, the meat and veggies will make the tortillas soggy. If you must make your carne asada tacos to go for work or school, consider adding a single piece of dry lettuce between your filling and tortilla to prevent the tortillas from becoming soggy.
How to reheat: You can heat carne asada filling in the microwave, oven, or on the stovetop. In the oven, wrap the meat in aluminum foil and bake for 5-10 minutes at 375F. On the stove, heat in a covered pan with a splash of water on medium heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Assemble
- Cuisine: Mexican
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