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Try these Taco Tuesday Ideas for Mexican Monday or Taco Tuesday. We have the best Taco Night Recipes and tips for an easy meal.
Our family loves tacos and they never seem to get tired of it. It is perfect for busy weeknights but always a crowd pleaser for parties as well. Anytime I need a easy main dish that will be a hit with everyone, I make tacos. It never fails and everyone gets so excited to see it on the menu plan.
We are going to share our favorite recipes as well as tips and tricks for the best taco night. These easy recipes are delicious and budget friendly. You may even like this taco recipe – Taco Dorados.
From protein to side dishes and toppings, we have lot of tasty ideas.
Table of Contents
- What Do I Need for Taco Night?
- How Can You Keep Tortillas Warm?
- How Many Tacos Do You Need Per Person?
- What are the Best Toppings for Tacos?
- How to Make Taco Meat
- 1. Easy Crockpot Taco Meat Recipe
- 2. Easy Instant Pot Taco Meat
- 3. Ground Beef Tacos
- 4. How to Make Homemade Taco Seasoning
- 5. Crock Pot Beef Tacos
- 6. Easy Carne Asada Street Tacos
- 7. Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Beef Tacos
- 8. Instant Pot Carne Asada Tacos
- 9. Keto Beef Carne Asada
- 10. Crock Pot Chipotle BBQ Steak Tacos Recipe
- 11. Indian Fry Bread Tacos
- 12. Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas Recipe
- 13. Healthy Chicken Tacos Pressure Cooker Recipe
- 14. Baked Chicken Tacos
- 15. Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos
- 16. Crockpot Chicken tacos
- 17. Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken Tacos
- 18. Crock Pot Chicken Ranch Tacos
- 19. Crock Pot Ground Chicken Tacos
- 20. Instant Pot Chicken Ranch Tacos
- 21. Mexican Shredded Chicken
- 22. Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin Tacos
- 23. Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
- 24. Instant Pot Pulled Pork Tacos Recipe
- 25. Baja Shrimp Tacos Recipe
- 26. Best Shrimp taco Recipe
- 27. Fish Tacos
- 28. Grilled Salmon Tacos
- 29. Homemade Salsa
- 30. Best Mexican White Cheese Dip
- 31. Easy Guacamole Recipe with Salsa
- 32. Salsa Verde de Tomatillo
- 33. Crock Pot Rotel Dip Recipe
- 34. Velveeta Chili Cheese Dip
- 35. Crock Pot White Cheese Dip Recipe
- 36. Fresh Pico De Gallo Recipe
- 37. Spanish Rice Recipe
- 38. Crock Pot Refried Beans
- 39. Mango Salsa Recipe
- 40. Easy Grilled Avocado Recipe
- 41. Cinnamon Chips
- 42. Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels
- 43. Sopapilla Recipe
- 44. Sopapilla Cheesecake Recipe
- 45. Crockpot Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
- 46. Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas
- 47. Oven Nachos
- 48. Crock Pot Steak Fajitas
- 49. Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas Recipe
- 50. Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
- 51. Nacho Bar
What Do I Need for Taco Night?
- Main dish. I like to choose 1 to 3 different types of tacos to make.
- Appetizers. Everyone loves chips and Homemade Salsa Recipe. If you have extra time, cheese dip is always a hit too.
- Side Dishes – Keep it simple and easy. Refried beans, Cole Slaw and Mexican Rice always make great options.
How Can You Keep Tortillas Warm?
It is important to keep the tortillas warm on a taco bar. If you aren’t careful, they will dry out and harden.
One method is to use the oven and you don’t need any special gadgets. Wrap the tortillas in foil and place in the oven at 250 degrees for 20 minutes.
When it is time to eat, remove the tortillas but keep them in the foil. They will be nice and warm for taco night.
You can also use the microwave. Put the tortillas on a plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 30 seconds.
How Many Tacos Do You Need Per Person?
Calculate 3 taco per person. There will be some that eat more and some that eat less.
However, it should all average to about 3 tacos.
What are the Best Toppings for Tacos?
- Shredded Cheese
- Lettuce
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Salsa Verde
- Diced Onion
- Diced Tomato
- Sour Cream
One of my favorite taco night Ideas is to set up a topping bar.
How to Make Taco Meat
We have options that include the stovetop, slow cooker and instant pot to make taco filling. You can choose the option that is best for your schedule with these taco night Ideas.
For a delicious variation make cauliflower tacos for a low carb option.
1. Easy Crockpot Taco Meat Recipe
Try the slow cooker to make taco meat when you will be away or just need to free up the stove top. These traditional tacos are a family favorite. We even like to serve with Crockpot Taco Soup Recipe.
2. Easy Instant Pot Taco Meat
Make taco meat in minutes thanks to the pressure cooker. Plus, you do not have to brown it first. This taco meat is delicious served in our Quick & Easy Walking Tacos Recipe.
3. Ground Beef Tacos
Only 3 ingredients and you can make the best ground beef tacos. This is a really quick and easy skillet recipe. Try this for an easy taco dinner with flour tortillas or hard taco shell.
4. How to Make Homemade Taco Seasoning
You can easily make this at home instead of those store bought packets. It will save you money. Plus, you know exactly what is in the seasoning.
5. Crock Pot Beef Tacos
Shredded beef is so tasty and really easy in the crock pot. Add your favorite toppings such as black bean salsa for a great taco night.
6. Easy Carne Asada Street Tacos
Give this authentic carne asada meal a try. It has so much flavor for an amazing Taco Tuesday.
7. Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Beef Tacos
Enjoy gluten free shredded beef tacos for an easy weeknight meal. The beef is so tender but takes only minutes in the instant pot.
8. Instant Pot Carne Asada Tacos
Carne asada tacos are perfect for busy nights. You can make an authentic Mexican meal in minutes with so much flavor.
9. Keto Beef Carne Asada
Low carb tacos are really amazing and this recipe is easy to prepare. If you are eating keto, this is a great recipe to try.
10. Crock Pot Chipotle BBQ Steak Tacos Recipe
The chipotle BBQ Sauce really jazzes up street tacos. You will love how tender the meat is and how easy it is in the slow cooker.
11. Indian Fry Bread Tacos
Make fry bread to use for crispy tacos. Everyone can choose their favorite toppings. Top with about a tablespoons of sour cream, diced tomatoes and shredded cheese for amazing flavor.
12. Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas Recipe
This recipe has endless possibilities. You can have tacos on night and use the leftovers for salads, nachos and more. We like to use skirt steak for a tender meat to make these tacos.
13. Healthy Chicken Tacos Pressure Cooker Recipe
Shredded chicken tacos are healthy, easy and always a hit. Add your favorite toppings for a great meal. We have even made chicken and black bean tacos topped with jalapenos for another easy meal idea.
14. Baked Chicken Tacos
Bake chicken tacos for an easy meal with very little prep work.
15. Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos
This skillet recipe has the best combination of lime, cilantro and other tasty seasonings.
16. Crockpot Chicken tacos
Just 3 ingredients and anyone can make these easy chicken tacos. You just toss everything into the slow cooker.
17. Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken Tacos
The adobo sauce makes these so flavorful. You will love how everything comes together in the crock pot.
18. Crock Pot Chicken Ranch Tacos
Whip this easy meal up with only 4 ingredients. It is so easy and loaded with ranch flavor.
19. Crock Pot Ground Chicken Tacos
Switch things up and try using ground chicken to make tacos. It is really fantastic.
20. Instant Pot Chicken Ranch Tacos
Dinner is easy with this 4 ingredient taco recipe. Not to mention it is so fast in the instant pot.
21. Mexican Shredded Chicken
Only 30 minutes and this shredded chicken is ready to eat. It is perfect for Taco Tuesday and makes great leftovers.
22. Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin Tacos
Switch things up and try using a pork tenderloin to make tacos. It is amazing with mango salsa.
23. Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
This authentic meal is so easy in the crock pot. You can enjoy pork carnitas any night of the week.
24. Instant Pot Pulled Pork Tacos Recipe
Anyone can make these easy 4 ingredient tacos. Pork tacos are super easy and even better the next day.
25. Baja Shrimp Tacos Recipe
Make Baja shrimp in minutes. It is simple and tastes authentic.
26. Best Shrimp taco Recipe
Dinner can be ready in less than 5 minutes thanks to this easy shrimp recipe. You may even like these Air Fryer Tilapia Recipe to make tacos topped with red cabbage, cumin and chili powder.
27. Fish Tacos
Taco night is so easy when you make fish tacos. Give this a try for something different.
28. Grilled Salmon Tacos
These Grilled Salmon Tacos make a quick and easy meal with tons of flavor!
29. Homemade Salsa
Make this homemade salsa with simple ingredients and you will never buy store bought salsa again.
30. Best Mexican White Cheese Dip
This 5 star cheese dip is loved by everyone! Serve with tortillas or Doritos to serve for Cinco de Mayo.
31. Easy Guacamole Recipe with Salsa
I love how easy this guacamole recipe is to make.
32. Salsa Verde de Tomatillo
Simple and flavorful salsa that is easy to make.
33. Crock Pot Rotel Dip Recipe
This Rotel Dip is always served during our game day parties.
34. Velveeta Chili Cheese Dip
You only need 3 ingredients to make this cheese dip.
35. Crock Pot White Cheese Dip Recipe
This restaurant quality dip is easy to make.
36. Fresh Pico De Gallo Recipe
Serve this as a dip or use it to top your tacos. Even better better topped with fresh lime juice.
37. Spanish Rice Recipe
Simple side dish that is perfect with all you taco recipes.
38. Crock Pot Refried Beans
These refried beans taste so much better than the canned stuff. We have even made Slow Cooker Black Beans for another easy side dish.
39. Mango Salsa Recipe
This salsa is so light and refreshing. If you like this recipe, you make like this Black Bean Corn Salsa.
40. Easy Grilled Avocado Recipe
I love the smoky flavor that the grilled gives the avocado.
41. Cinnamon Chips
You only need 4 ingredients to make these cinnamon chips.
42. Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels
Easy dessert and made with simple ingredients.
43. Sopapilla Recipe
Make this classic dessert recipe for an easy recipe.
44. Sopapilla Cheesecake Recipe
Sopapilla and cheesecake makes the perfect dessert recipe.
45. Crockpot Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
Quesadilla also makes an easy meal to serve on Taco Tuesday.
46. Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas
These chicken fajitas are easy to make in the slow cooker with only 4 ingredients.
47. Oven Nachos
Add your favorite toppings with these nachos to serve with your tacos.
48. Crock Pot Steak Fajitas
Steak fajitas makes an easy meal and you only need 5 ingredients.
49. Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas Recipe
Shrimp fajitas make an excellent meal idea.
50. Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Make these chicken fajitas in less than 30 minutes for a filling meal idea.
51. Nacho Bar
Nacho bar always makes a delicious meal idea.
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