15 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Tacos This Week

National Taco Day is October 4th, and to celebrate I've put together a collection of all of my favorite ways to make tacos, from steak to chicken to fish, using bold flavors and fresh ingredients!

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Tacos are the perfect weeknight dinner because they’re easily customizable, and there are a lot of different ways you can enjoy them. From a variety of proteins, to savory and smoky marinades, to more fresh seasonal ingredients. For National Taco Day on October 4th I’m excited to share with you all of my favorite taco recipes! You can use anything from fish, to marinated steak, to chicken, full of rich seasoning and loaded with fresh herbs and veggies in a warm tortilla. This is the perfect way to feed a crowd, or a quick and easy weeknight family dinner. From my flaky and tender Beer Battered Crispy Fish Tacos, to my favorite Street Tacos, there’s something for everyone on this list.

Beef & Pork Tacos

Try these hearty and filling taco recipes for easy weeknight meals that the whole family will love.

Steak Tacos Recipe
Easy, flavorful Steak Tacos are a tasty Mexican dish that are perfect for summer time! DIY taco night will be the party everyone remembers!
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Ground Beef Tacos Recipe
Easy Ground Beef Tacos are a go-to, quick, weeknight dinner. Tasty Tex-Mex taco meat recipe with homemade taco seasoning ready in 15 minutes!
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Tacos al Pastor Recipe
Tacos al Pastor is a classic Mexican taco filling of pork tenderloin marinated in classic spices along with pineapple for vibrant flavors.
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Ground Beef Soft Tacos
Easy Ground Beef Soft Tacos with a well seasoned juicy beef taco meat filling! Packed with delicious Mexican flavor and ready in 30 minutes!
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Breakfast Tacos Recipe
Breakfast Tacos are a quick and satisfying breakfast that's warm and hearty, and packed with flavor in every bite. Make easily in 20 minutes!
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Taco Bell Crunchy Taco Copycat
You have to try my Copycat Taco Bell Crunchy Taco with homemade seasoning! Skip the drive-thru with this easy recipe for the whole family.
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Baked Beef Tacos with toppings in baking dish
Oven Baked Beef Tacos Recipe
Oven Baked Beef Tacos are an easy weeknight meal with none of the mess you can make ahead with ground beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.
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Carne Asada Tacos
Carne Asada Tacos Recipe
Carne Asada Tacos takes your classic beef taco flavors to the next level. Only five minutes of prep for a spicy citrus marinade you'll love!
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Chicken Tacos

These chicken tacos are simple to make but full of flavor with perfectly seasoned chicken, fresh herbs, and popular taco fillings.

Baked Chicken Tacos
Baked Chicken Tacos are a delicious Tex Mex dinner, with taco seasoning, chicken breasts, green chilis, beans, and shredded cheese. 
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Ground Chicken Tacos Recipe
Ground Chicken Tacos are the ultimate, easy weeknight dinner. Ready in just 15 minutes with flavorful ingredients and topping choices.
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Street Tacos
Street Tacos are an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe with juicy, seasoned chicken, onion, cilantro, and lime served in tasty corn tortillas.
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Seafood Tacos

Vibrantly flavored seafood tacos, including crispy beer battered fish tacos, juicy salmon tacos, and more are sure to be a hit!

Easy Shrimp Tacos
Shrimp Tacos Recipe
Shrimp tacos are a flavorful, quick, and easy dinner that comes together in minutes. Perfect for a healthy weeknight meal!
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Salmon Tacos
Salmon Tacos are packed with flavor with seasoned pan seared salmon wrapped in warm tortillas, and loaded with your favorite toppings.
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Crispy California Roll Tacos Recipe
Crispy California Roll Tacos are a tasty fun appetizer recipe! These are so yummy they might not even make it to the table!
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Beer Battered Crispy Fish Tacos
Crispy Fish Tacos with cod fried with a light and crispy beer batter topped with slaw, crema and salsa is the perfect handheld summer meal.
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There’s so many ways to make tacos, from steak to chicken to fish, you could have a different recipe for every night of the week! Don’t forget to let me know in the comments section below which taco recipe was your favorite. If you’re looking for more recipes to serve with your tacos, check out my other recipe collections, 20+ Healthy Recipes for Cinco de Mayo, and 21 Easy Corn Recipes to Enjoy All Year!

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