My Carne Asada Tacos recipe is a guaranteed family favorite! Flank steak marinated in a zesty citrus marinade makes for the best carne asada. It is so flavorful and easy to make, using simple ingredients and just 10 minutes cook time after marinating. Try carne asada beef for your next taco night: it’s the best!
Best Carne Asada Tacos
When it comes to tacos, you really cannot get any better than Mexican street tacos. Any opportunity my family and I have to enjoy street tacos, we do! That’s where these Mexican-inspired carne asada street tacos come in. They are absolutely delicious, packed with classic flavors inspired by Mexican cuisine! Complete with a citrus marinade using lime and orange, and simple seasoning, the flank steak in this recipe for carne asada is perfectly tender and easy to slice thinly for the best tacos. And, because the meat marinates for 2 hours and cooks in just 10 minutes, carne asada tacos are an easy choice for family taco night! Serve these easy beef tacos up with a side of Mexican-inspired corn and all your favorite taco toppings, and you are in for a real treat. It’s truly a toss-up at our house as to which tacos are our favorite, this recipe or my recipe for birria tacos! You have to try both recipes and decide for yourself.
Carne Asada Marinade
Lime juiceOrange juiceMinced garlicCarne asada seasoning
The best marinade for carne asada beef is a citrus marinade of lime and orange juice with minced garlic and simple seasoning. This creates perfectly tender steak you can easily slice thinly to serve in tacos.
How to Season Carne Asada Tacos
CuminSalt and pepper
Aside from the carne asada marinade using garlic plus lime and orange juice, all you need to season the beef is cumin and salt and pepper. My simple Carne Asada Seasoning is close to traditional Mexican recipes, with a flavor profile complementing the beef rather than overpowering it.
How to Make Carne Asada Tacos
Use any leftover carne asada beef for Steak Nachos!
Steak Taco Recipe Tips
For perfectly cooked steak, pull your beef off of the heat 5 degrees below your preferred degree of doneness and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Take a look at my Steak Temperature Chart for more info.Always use a meat thermometer when checking if your beef is done.You don’t need a grill to make this recipe. You can also use a cast iron skillet on the stove.
How to Serve Steak Tacos
Serve carne asada tacos in ready-made tacos by filling tortillas with the beef, then topping with taco toppings, or serve as part of a tacos bar by placing the meat at the center of the table surrounded by toppings choices in bowls or on plates. This way, guests and family can prepare the tacos to their liking.
Carne Asada Taco Toppings
Thinly sliced radishesGrilled spring onionsCilantroAvocado slices or guacamoleSour cream or Mexican cremaMexican cheeseLettuce
Pair these easy grilled beef tacos with all your usual favorite taco toppings, or try something new! Carne asada beef pairs amazingly well with radishes and grilled spring onions. While I’m cooking the beef, I like to add the spring onions to the pan and let them char a little before removing them to slice for topping.
Sauce for Carne Asada Street Tacos
The best sauce for steak tacos is my Avocado Crema recipe. The garlic and lime flavors in this tangy crema make it a perfect pair with Mexican-inspired taco recipes like this one. For a more simple sauce, simply pair it with sour cream or crème fraîche.
Cheese for Carne Asada Tacos
Pick a cheese you know you will like with your tacos; otherwise, use queso fresco or cotija! These crumbly Mexican cheeses are the perfect choice for pairing with carne asada beef and have just the right amount of creaminess to complement the tangy and bright flavors from the citrus.
Gluten-Free Instructions
To make these gluten-free beef tacos, simply use corn tortillas rather than flour, and avoid any taco toppings that may contain gluten.
Keto Instructions
The best way to enjoy tacos on a keto meal plan is to pair them with low-carb tortilla shells. You can either buy these or make your own, as with these Cheddar Cheese Taco Shells. Alternatively, serve carne asada in lettuce cups in the same way I make my Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps. Carne asada tacos in lettuce cups are so so delicious!
Leftover Steak Recipes
Steak SaladSteak Mac and CheeseSteak NachosSteak Stir FrySteak Pasta Recipe
This is one of my favorite recipes to make using leftover steak! Try making more of our best Leftover Steak Recipes. For another amazing Mexican-inspired steak recipe, try our Milanesa!
Best Beef Taco Recipes
Taco SoupTacos de BirriaBeef Taco SeasoningCrockpot Taco MeatUse the leftovers to make Beef Quesadillas or Taco Bowls!
Try more of the best beef cuts according to your needs and budget by following my guide on the Best Cuts of Beef and our Popular Beef Dishes! Did you try this recipe? Leave a comment and a rating below to let us know what you think! We love to hear from you!
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