40+ Taco Tuesday Ideas That Steal The Show

Taco Tuesday Ideas – Try these epic, delicious and fun Taco Night Recipes on your next Taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo or Mexican Night! From shrimp tacos, beef tacos, taco side dishes, salsa recipes to how to make taco beef, and margarita recipes, here is everything you need for a fun Taco Tuesday!

Throwing a Taco night? We’ve got you covered! Here are over 40 easy recipes and ideas for you to make the most unforgettable Taco Night experience. Whether it’s a Taco Tuesday, Mexican night or just a dinner at your home, these Taco night ideas will inspire you to make the most delicious recipes.

40+ EXTREMELY DELICIOUS TACO TUESDAY IDEAS

WHAT DO I NEED FOR TACO NIGHT?

Main Dish. You can choose from different taco recipes – shrimp tacos, beef tacos, pulled pork tacos, etc. 1-3 taco recipes will be great for a taco night.

Appetizers. 7 Layer Dip, nachos or taquitos, or any other Mexican appetizers you prefer. You can also use the classic chips and salsa.

Side dishes. Guacamole, beans, rice, Mexican street corn – the options are endless. It depends on how much time you have.

HOW MANY TACOS DO YOU NEED PER PERSON? 

You can calculate around 3 taco per person. There will be some that eat more and some that eat less.

WHAT ARE THE BEST TOPPINGS FOR TACOS?

These are the best toppings to use for tacos –

• Salsa
• Sour Cream
• Guacamole
• Diced Onion
• Diced Tomatoes
• Shredded Cheese
• Jalapenos
• Lime Wedges
• Cilantro
• Queso

Taco tuesday ideas – salsa recipes

SPICY MANGO SALSA

Juicy mangoes, lime juice, onions, jalapeno peppers and cilantro are combined for the ultimate vibrant Mango Salsa Recipe. Just a handful of ingredients and 5 minutes to make. Make this easy salsa recipe for your next Taco Tuesday or Mexican night.

AVOCADO SALSA

Drizzle Avocado Salsa is often served on Mexican foods like tacos, burritos, taquitos, or served with tortilla chips as a dip. Many people call it Taco Sauce, Salsa de Aguacate, or green sauce.

PICO DE GALLO SALSA

This easy Fresh Tomato Salsa recipe is healthy, absolutely delicious, and comes together quickly. Made with fresh ingredients, this Pico de Gallo will pair beautifully with any south-of-the-border inspired meal.

SWEET CORN SALSA

Healthy BBQ side dishes don’t get much more colourful than this Sweetcorn Salsa. It’s chunky, zesty and can be thrown together in less than 5 minutes.

RESTAURANT STYLE SALSA

Salsa can really make or break a Mexican dish, which is why it is so important to have the best salsa you possibly can. This restaurant style salsa is exactly that – the kind of amazing salsa you get in a Mexican restaurant that you can’t stop eating.

You can also set up a toppings bar or a Taco Charcuterie Board so everyone can choose their own taco toppings they prefer.

TACO CHARCUTERIE BOARD

Taco night is always fun, and putting the entire meal on a charcuterie board makes your meal into a party. To make a simple taco charcuterie board, pile up the beans, meats, shells, guacamole, peppers, and let everyone make their own taco.

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HOW TO MAKE TACO MEAT?

We have options that include slow cooker, instant pot and stovetop. You will also find many more taco meat recipes for other tacos, such as, shrimp tacos and pulled pork tacos.

GROUND TURKEY TACO MEAT

This delicious Ground Turkey Taco Meat is a quick, easy and healthy option for building tacos, taco salads and rice bowls. This recipe uses a quick homemade taco seasoning eliminating the processed ingredients in the packaged stuff.

MEXICAN SHREDDED BEEF

Take Taco Tuesdays up a notch with this tender Mexican Shredded Beef recipe that cooks in the crock pot! The flavorful sauce and juicy meat make a great filling for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and more!

SLOW COOKER MEXICAN BEEF

This Slow Cooker Mexican Beef is loaded with flavor and is incredibly tender! I flavor the chuck roast with fire roasted diced tomatoes, beef broth, lime juice and spices. It is the perfect topping for tacos, enchiladas, burritos you name it! It’s super easy to prepare and makes for an easy dinner.

COPYCAT CROCKPOT CHIPOTLE BARBACOA BEEF

Barbacoa is a deliciously spiced shredded beef dish that can be used to make tacos as well as burrito bowls. This easy Copycat Chipotle Barbacoa Recipe allows even the toughest cuts of beef turn out tender and juicy.

BEST TACO RECIPES FOR TACO TUESDAY

SHRIMP TACOS

AIR FRYER SHRIMP TACOS

Air fryer shrimp tacos are a delicious way to give your next Mexican night a fresh seafood twist! This super easy recipe can be ready to serve in about 15 minutes.

GRILLED SHRIMP TACOS

Ready for a twist on your typical taco night? Try these quick and easy Grilled Shrimp Tacos. The best part? It’s ready in about 15 minutes with simple ingredients, including a bagged cabbage shortcut from the grocery store.

BAJA SHRIMP TACOS

CHICKEN TACOS

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TACOS

These slow cooker chicken tacos are filled with zesty pulled chicken, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream. The chicken only requires 4 ingredients and can be in the crock pot with just 5 minutes of prep time.

BLACKENED CHICKEN TACOS WITH CORN SALSA

Blackened chicken tacos with corn salsa is a delicious quick dinner that is is made with fresh ingredients. The chicken is cooked to perfection with a flavorful seasoning and topped with a delicious corn salsa and a zesty cilantro crema. These easy chicken tacos are perfect for a Cinco de Mayo party or any day of the week.

CRISPY CHICKEN TACOS

Quick Crispy Chicken Tacos made with simple ingredients to get dinner on the table fast. In just under 1 hour, these easy to make, crispy tacos are ready, making them perfect for those busy weeknights. Just fill, bake until crispy and serve with your favorite toppings.

GRILLED CHICKEN STREET TACOS

OVEN BAKED CHICKEN TACOS

These crispy baked chicken tacos are packed with a flavorful mixture of spices, black beans, shredded chicken, and melted cheese. They’re a perfect meal for a crowd and the leftovers are delicious reheated the next day.

PORK TACOS

GROUND PORK TACOS

Easy Ground Pork Tacos are a great way to celebrate taco Tuesday using protein packed ground pork paired with bold spices like cumin, chili powder and chipotle chili pepper. The ground pork is paired with a delicious sweet pineapple salsa. The ground pork mixture works nicely in these tacos, enchiladas, rice bowls or salads.

PULLED PORK STREET TACOS

These Pulled Pork Street Tacos are seriously dangerous. They’re baked low and slow in the oven to create uber-tender and juicy pieces of pork. Serve this delicious pork on tacos, burritos, salads, and quesadillas.

SLOW COOKER PORK CARNITAS

Slow cooker carnitas are tender, juicy, and can be eaten in so many ways. Make this delicious Mexican pork recipe in just a few steps!

BEEF TACOS

GROUND BEEF TACOS

The best Ground Beef Tacos recipe includes crispy fried corn tortilla shells filled with seasoned ground beef and your favorite toppings. The epitome of a “tastes better from scratch” recipe!

EYE OF ROUND STEAK TACOS

Eye Of Round Steak tacos are a delicious popular Mexican recipe with grilled, marinated steak, chopped into small pieces and served on warm tortillas with yummy toppings. The dish originated in northern Mexico and has become a beloved staple of Mexican cuisine throughout the world.

QUESABIRRIA TACOS

Quesabirria Tacos are a mouthwatering Mexican dish featuring tender, slow-cooked spiced beef served in pan fried corn tortillas with cheese, elevated by a rich and flavorful birria sauce made from dried chilies and aromatic spices.

TACOS DE BISTEC

You will find Tacos de Bistec at Mexican taco stands everywhere. These tasty steak tacos are quick and easy to make at home. Top with onions, cilantro, and plenty of salsa.

INSTANT POT SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

Instant Pot Shredded Beef Tacos recipe turns beef roast into a delicious taco dinner with just 4 pantry staple ingredients.

TACO TUESDAY IDEAS – SIDE DISHES

SPANISH RICE

Learn how to make Spanish Rice also known as Mexican Rice at home! Loaded with onions, garlic, tomatoes and lots of Mexican spices. This Authentic Spanish Rice tastes just like the restaurant version and is ready in less than 35 minutes.

MEXICAN STREET CORN

Skillet Mexican Street Corn is a quick and easy side dish to add to just about any dinner. Everything you love about Elote corn on the cob but much easier to serve and enjoy! Buttery corn with a creamy sauce, a splash of lime and cotija cheese.

CILANTRO LIME RICE

This cilantro lime rice adds a bright and fresh taste to a variety of meals. Easy to make and will elevate just about any Mexican dish. It also makes a great base for your favorite rice bowls.

7 LAYER BEAN DIP

7-Layer Bean Dip is a classic chip and dip appetizer that features all of your favorite Mexican ingredients. Refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, salsa, shredded lettuce, and olives make the perfect easy Taco Tuesday dip!

TACO NIGHT RECIPES

If you’re wanting to make some twists to your Taco Tuesday, here are other fun, delicious Taco Tuesday Ideas recipes that uses all the taco ingredients, but in a different dish.

EASY TACO SLIDERS

Whether you’re throwing a Mexican themed party, Game Day dinner or any special occasion, these easy cheesy Taco Sliders are going to be the star of the gathering! The perfect easy appetizers recipe, and a fun way to use leftover taco meat too.

TACO STUFFED SWEET POTATOES

This Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes recipe is incredibly delicious, very satisfying, healthy, family-friendly, and an easy Whole30 Mexican dish! If you’re looking for a healthy, easy and super flavourful dinner recipe for tonight, you just found one. This recipe has everything you need to feel satisfied but stay on track with your healthy goals. Isn’t that great when healthy eating taste so good?!

TACO RING RECIPE

This impressive and easy Taco Ring recipe comes together with flaky crescent roll dough, taco meat, cheese, black beans, corn, and all your favorite taco toppings. Perfect for holiday parties, game night, and Super Bowl parties.

SLOW COOKER TACO PASTA

Slow Cooker Taco Pasta is a comforting pasta dish with so many different flavors like salsa, vegetables, taco seasoning, and Mexican cheddar cheese.

TACO CASSEROLE

Best taco casserole recipe! This flavorful casserole is made with pantry staples, and the recipe includes vegetarian and freezer meal directions.

taco tuesday ideas – drinks

Here are my all time favorite margarita recipes that go well with all the delicious Taco night meals.

CLASSIC MARGARITA

This Classic Margarita is one of the most popular cocktails and for a good reason! It’s simple, easy to make, and impossible to mess up! Learn how to make this simple drink in a few easy steps!

PINEAPPLE MARGARITA

This Spicy Pineapple Margarita combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple with a fiery kick of spice! It’s a tantalizing concoction that’s perfect for parties.

HOT HONEY MANGO MARGARITA

This Hot Honey Spicy Mango Margarita is the perfect summer drink. It’s made with hot honey which adds the perfect amonut of heat to the sweet fresh mango puree that you’ll shake with tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice. Pour this over ice in a glass rimmed with chili lime seasoning and you’ve got yourself the most perfect hot summer day cocktail!

STRAWBERRY MARGARITA

This Strawberry Margarita is the best way to enjoy tequila! A perfectly balanced cocktail for those who love the taste of tequila without the bite.

JALAPENO MARGARITA

A Jalapeno Margarita is a twist on the classic margarita that features the addition of fresh jalapeno peppers. The jalapenos add a delicious spicy kick to the drink that is perfect for those who enjoy a little bit of heat.

PASSIONFRUIT MARGARITA

This Passion Fruit Margarita is a tropical twist on the classic and the perfect summer cocktail. Made with fresh passion fruit and a touch of vanilla. Mocktail version included!

MANGO JALAPENO MARGARITA

Grab the tortilla chips, salsa and a Spicy Mango Jalapeño Margarita this summer. This drink is so easy to make in a cocktail shaker and is perfect for summer entertaining and Cinco de Mayo.

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