10+ Steak Tacos Recipes for Delicious and Easy Meals

Steak tacos hit that sweet spot—tasty, super popular, and honestly, just fun to eat. They’re quick to make and perfect for a casual dinner or a laid-back get-together.

You can totally make them your own with whatever toppings and sauces you’re into.

You’ll find easy ways here to whip up steak tacos that fit your mood and schedule. Whether you’re throwing something together for a weeknight or trying to impress someone, steak tacos just work.

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Ingredients

• Steak (flank or skirt both work)
• Tortillas
• Lime
• Seasonings (ancho chili, chipotle, salt, pepper)
• Fresh toppings (onion, cilantro, avocado)

Cooking Instructions

1. Marinate steak with lime and seasonings for about 20-30 minutes.
2. Heat up a pan or grill to medium-high (around 400°F / 200°C).
3. Cook steak 3-5 minutes per side, or until it’s how you like it.
4. Warm tortillas in a pan or on the grill.
5. Slice steak thin and pile it onto tortillas with your toppings.
6. Serve with lime wedges. Dig in.

1) Classic Carne Asada Steak Tacos with Cilantro and Lime

Start with flank steak marinated in lime juice, garlic, and a bunch of spices. The marinade gives the steak that punch of flavor and keeps it tender.

Grill the steak over medium-high heat until it’s cooked just right for you. Let it rest, then slice it thin so it fits snug in your taco.

Warm up your tortillas. Load them with steak, a big handful of chopped cilantro, diced onions, and a squeeze of lime.

Toss on some cotija cheese or whatever toppings you’re into. These are simple, but the flavors just work together.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ lbs flank steak
• 2 limes (juice and wedges)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 small onion, diced
• Tortillas
• Cotija cheese (optional)

Cooking Instructions:

1. Mix lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Marinate steak for at least an hour.
2. Fire up the grill to medium-high (about 400°F/200°C).
3. Grill steak 4-6 minutes per side, or until it’s done to your liking.
4. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice thin.
5. Warm tortillas, fill with steak, cilantro, onions, and lime.
6. Sprinkle on cotija if you want.

2) Grilled Flank Steak Tacos with Chipotle Marinade

Marinate flank steak with chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic, and cilantro. The flavors get smoky, tangy, and just a little spicy.

Grill the steak on high heat until it’s cooked how you like it. Rest it, then slice thin against the grain to keep it juicy.

Serve the steak in warm tortillas. Top with avocado, chopped onions, and more cilantro if you’re feeling it.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds flank steak
• 1 can (7 oz) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of 2 limes
• ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Salt to taste
• Corn tortillas

Cooking Instructions

1. Blend chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and salt for the marinade.
2. Let the steak chill in that marinade for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
3. Preheat grill to high (about 450°F / 230°C).
4. Grill steak 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare.
5. Rest steak for 5 minutes, then slice thin.
6. Warm tortillas and fill with steak and toppings.

More details here: chipotle flank steak street tacos recipe.

3) Mexican Street Tacos with Onion and Cilantro

Use skirt or flank steak for these classic street tacos. Cook the steak until it’s juicy, then chop it into little pieces.

Tuck the steak into warm corn tortillas. Top with finely chopped white onion and cilantro, and finish with a squeeze of lime.

Serve them with salsa or a bit of avocado. Small tortillas keep things traditional.

Ingredients

• 1 lb flank or skirt steak
• 12 small corn tortillas
• 1 cup chopped white onion
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 limes
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Season steak with salt and pepper.
2. Grill or pan-sear over medium-high for 4-5 minutes per side (about 400°F / 204°C).
3. Rest for 5 minutes, then chop small.
4. Warm tortillas on a skillet, 30 seconds per side.
5. Fill tortillas with steak, onion, cilantro.
6. Squeeze lime on top.

Need more tips? Here’s a Mexican Street Tacos recipe.

4) Skirt Steak Tacos with Mashed Avocado and Salsa

Skirt steak is awesome for tacos—grilled, it stays juicy and flavorful. Cook it over medium-high until it’s got a nice char, but don’t overdo it.

Mash up some ripe avocado with a bit of lime juice while the steak cooks. Add your favorite salsa for a little kick.

Warm up your tortillas last minute. Layer on steak, avocado, and salsa. That’s it—simple, fresh, and so tasty.

Ingredients

• 1 pound skirt steak
• 2 ripe avocados
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salsa (your choice)
• Corn or flour tortillas
• Salt and pepper

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high (about 400°F / 200°C).
2. Season steak with salt and pepper.
3. Grill steak 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
4. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice thin.
5. Mash avocado with lime juice and salt.
6. Warm tortillas on grill.
7. Build tacos with steak, avocado, salsa.

5) Steak Bite Tacos with Buttery Garlic Sauce

Steak bite tacos are quick and loaded with flavor. Cook small steak pieces until they’re juicy, then toss them in a buttery garlic sauce.

Use warm tortillas and top with avocado or coleslaw if you want. The buttery garlic sauce is rich but not too heavy.

You can make these fast in a skillet. Perfect for a speedy dinner or a casual taco night.

Ingredients

• 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Small tortillas
• Optional: sliced avocado and coleslaw

Cooking Instructions

1. Heat skillet over medium-high.
2. Season steak with salt and pepper.
3. Cook steak bites 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
4. Turn heat down, add butter and garlic. Stir to coat.
5. Warm tortillas in another pan or oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes.
6. Serve steak bites in tortillas. Add toppings if you like.

More details: Steak Bite Tacos – Over The Fire Cooking

6) Steak and Cheese Tacos with Peppers and Onions

Steak and cheese tacos are so comforting. You cook steak with peppers and onions for sweetness and crunch, then melt cheese on top.

You can make these on a griddle or in a pan. Just cook the steak with some seasoning, toss in sliced peppers and onions, then add cheese and let it melt.

Serve everything in warm tortillas. Salsa, sour cream, or avocado on top? Why not.

Ingredients

• 1 pound flank or skirt steak, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 6 small flour or corn tortillas

Cooking Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a griddle or pan over medium-high (about 375°F / 190°C).
2. Season steak with salt and pepper. Cook steak slices until browned, about 4 minutes.
3. Add peppers and onions, cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Sprinkle cheese over steak and veggies. Cover to melt cheese.
5. Warm tortillas in another pan or microwave.
6. Fill tortillas with steak, peppers, onions, and cheese.

Find more ideas like this at Cooking in the Midwest.

7) Flank Steak Tacos with Pickled Onions and Cotija Cheese

Pickled onions bring a bright punch to these flank steak tacos. Their tang cuts through the richness of the steak.

Cotija cheese adds a salty, crumbly bite that makes it hard to stop at just one taco. Use corn or flour tortillas—whatever you’re feeling.

Customize with avocado or a squeeze of lime. This one’s fresh and satisfying, and honestly, it’s hard to mess up.

Ingredients

• 1 lb flank steak
• 8-10 small corn or flour tortillas
• 1 cup pickled onions
• ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Season flank steak with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil in a grill pan over medium-high.
3. Cook steak 4-5 minutes per side, or until it hits 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.
4. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thin.
5. Warm tortillas in a pan or oven.
6. Build tacos with steak, pickled onions, and cotija cheese.
7. Add lime wedges if you want.

8) Carne Asada Tacos with Pico de Gallo and Cilantro

Carne asada tacos start with thinly sliced, marinated beef. You grill it until it’s just right—nothing too fancy, but the flavor is all there.

Top the steak with a generous scoop of fresh pico de gallo. That’s just chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

This combo really brightens up the whole taco. I always toss on extra cilantro and squeeze more lime over everything—why not?

Warm up your tortillas before you fill them. Corn or flour both work, so just use what you like.

Ingredients

• 1 lb flank or skirt steak
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• ½ white onion, chopped
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, juiced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Corn or flour tortillas

Cooking Instructions

1. Marinate steak with salt, pepper, and lime juice for 30 minutes.
2. Grill steak on medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side (about 375°F / 190°C).
3. Let steak rest, then slice thinly.
4. Mix tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and lime juice to make pico de gallo.
5. Warm tortillas, add steak slices, top with pico de gallo and cilantro.
6. Serve with extra lime wedges.

More details are over at Fetty’s Food Blog.

9) Charcoal-Grilled Steak Tacos with Chimichurri Sauce

Charcoal grilling steak gives it that smoky flavor you just can’t fake. I always marinate the steak to keep it tender and juicy.

Chimichurri sauce is the real star here—it’s parsley, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, and a good pinch of salt. It’s bright, garlicky, and wakes up the whole taco.

After grilling, slice the steak thin. Stack it on warm tortillas.

Pile on the chimichurri. If you like a little heat, add pickled onions or fresh jalapeños.

Ingredients

• 1 lb flank steak
• 1 cup fresh parsley
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Corn or flour tortillas
• Pickled red onions (optional)
• Jalapeños (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat your charcoal grill to medium-high (around 450°F / 230°C).
2. Season steak with salt and pepper.
3. Grill steak 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
4. Let steak rest, then slice thin.
5. Mix parsley, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper for chimichurri.
6. Warm tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds each side.
7. Assemble tacos with steak slices and chimichurri. Add pickled onions or jalapeños if you’re feeling it.

10) Easy Pan-Seared Lime and Ancho Chili Steak Tacos

Start by tossing thin strips of steak in a bowl with lime juice and ancho chili powder. This combo brings a fresh kick and a hint of spice—simple, but honestly, it just works.

Let the steak marinate for at least half an hour. Trust me, that extra time makes a difference.

Get your skillet blazing hot. Sear those steak pieces fast, just until they’re cooked through.

You want the meat to stay juicy, so don’t overdo it. It’s easy to get distracted, but keep an eye on it.

Pile the steak into warm tortillas. Top with anything you love—onions, cilantro, avocado, whatever’s in the fridge.

Ingredients

• 1 lb thinly sliced steak
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1 tbsp ancho chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Corn or flour tortillas

Cooking Instructions

1. Mix lime juice, ancho chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2. Add steak strips and marinate 30 minutes.
3. Heat skillet over high heat until hot.
4. Cook steak strips 2-3 minutes per side until just done.
5. Warm tortillas, then fill with steak and toppings.