Don’t Wait for Tuesday: Try These 6 Sizzling Tacos

Tacos are one of the most perfect foods. They’re made to be customized however you like, you get to build them as you eat them, and no forks or knives are required. Yes!

How long has it been since you ate great tacos? I bet it was out at a restaurant – and I bet it’s been way too long since the last time you had ‘em. Don’t wait for Taco Tuesday at a pricey restaurant to make these delightful bites!

Try these fun recipes from Rachael, which feature steak, fish, shrimp, and pork in a number of different and surprising flavor combinations. And of course, no taco night is complete without excellent sides and fixings (and margaritas!) so a few of those are included here. Set up your own taco bar, and let your guests dig in.

(Spoiler: There’s even a taco waffle for you to try, too!)

Sliced Steak Tacos with Bloody Maria Salsa

Traditional pico de gallo gets a refresh for these light and healthy tacos. Skip the canned stuff and try whipping up your own salsa. Cook’s note: The steak needs a few hours to marinate before you start.

Braised Pork Tacos

Rachael crafted these tacos for her Feedback festival in Austin, and you’ll love them just as much as the thousands of attendees who tried them there. Even though the slow-roasted pork takes a few hours to finish, these tacos are totally worth the wait!

Surf and Turf Mexican Soft Tacos

Get in the spirit with this start-to-finish taco bar. Not only is there the perfect mix of steak and seafood, but everything from the sour cream to the salsa to the pickled onions is customized or made by you!

Spanish Fish Tacos

From agave to parsley, these tacos combine bold flavors for a unique spin on your usual fish taco. Rachael also features fish that’s prevalent in Spanish cooking, like halibut, mahi-mahi, or red snapper.

Mexican-Style Cumin-Pepper Steak Tacos

These tacos are inspired by all your favorite fajita flavors. Beyond making a lot of classic fajita fixings and toppings, they get an extra boost from charring the tortillas – just like your favorite restaurant does!

Sliced Steak Soft Taco Sliders with Guaca-Salsa

These stacked soft taco sliders are delightful if you’re feeling like steak and guacamole. You’ll love Rachael’s method for folding the tacos, too. Just make sure you have the right size of tortillas for the job!

Smoky Refried Beans

Every great taco needs excellent sides, and refried beans are a must-have! Even though these legumes are easy to grab pre-made, you’ll have a lot of fun making them yourself.

Avocado Bean Dip

This fun and pretty mixture that’s part salsa, part guacamole, and part bean dip is delish on your tacos or served on the side with chips.

Confetti Rice

You’ll love how simple this rice recipe is to make. It’s ready in about 20 minutes or less, and is the perfect side for taco night.

John’s Tomato Margarita

You may not think that fennel and muddle tomatoes sound like ingredients for a margarita, but this original creation from John will truly surprise and delight you!

Bonus: Huevos Rancheros Taco Waffle

Ok, so these aren’t really “tacos,” but this recipe is a wonderful reminder that you (literally) can have tacos any time of day! Try these cornbread waffles with taco filling for breakfast, lunch or dinner.