Street Tacos Recipe

Street tacos are delicious, amazing, and oh so mouthwatering! Bite into tender steak, zesty lime flavor with a hint of spice and add on tomatoes, avocado, and onions for a savory bite you are going to love!

These street tacos are completely jam-packed with flavor and they are so easy to make. I love how the meat is so tender and juicy and only takes an hour to marinate! If you absolutely love tacos like me, try out these other amazing taco recipes! These taco-stuffed avocados, Baja fish tacos, and ground beef tacos will not disappoint!!

street tacos recipe

Amazing Street Tacos

street tacos recipe

Street Tacos are delicious, amazing, and oh so mouthwatering. I cannot stop thinking about these! They are SOO delicious. You will want to gobble these all up at once!

Prep: 10min

Total: 20min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 121 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 1154 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 3 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound flank steak (or skirt steak)
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • juice from one lime
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 Tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6-8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • chopped tomatoes
  • chopped red onion
  • avocado (diced)
  • cilantro (chopped)
  • cotija cheese

Instruction:

  1. Cut the flank steak into one-inch pieces. In a medium-sized bowl add the soy sauce, Worcestershire, juice from one lime, garlic, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, and salt and pepper.
  2. Add the steak and let marinate in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
  3. Heat a medium sized skillet to medium high heat. Add the steak and marinade and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink.
  4. Put the steak in the center of your tortilla with desired toppings.

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FAQ

What makes a street taco street taco?

What’s the difference between a street taco and a regular taco? A street taco is just a traditional Mexican taco, which is served on a corn tortilla with meat, onions, and cilantro. There is no cheese, tomatoes, or lettuce on traditional, or Mexican street tacos.

What meat are street tacos made of?

These Easy Beef Street Tacos are simple yet so flavorful. Finely minced skirt steak is cooked with onions and stuffed into toasted corn shells and topped with white onion and lots of cilantro.

What is the difference between a taco and a street taco?

The difference between street tacos and regular tacos is that street tacos are smaller in size and made with a corn tortilla. Street tacos got their name from the place of their origin, the streets of Mexico. Mexican migrants that worked on mines and farms would wrap their tortillas around meat to eat on the go.

What is street taco sauce made of?

This Salsa Taquera (Street Taco Salsa) quickly became a favorite! Chiles de árbol are blended with onions, garlic, and tomatoes to create reddish-orange salsa with a smoky, spicy flavor. To finish, stir in finely chopped red onion and top with fresh cilantro. The salsa can be refrigerated in a jar for up to 5 days.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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