There’s never really a bad day for tacos, but sometimes a taco craving calls for something a little different. This collection includes crispy shrimp tacos, grilled chicken tacos, vegetarian options, taco salads, quesadillas, loaded fries, and even taco mac and cheese. Whether you want a quick weeknight dinner, something crispy and cheesy, or a fresh plant-based meal, these taco recipes and taco-inspired favorites have you covered.
Crispy Shrimp Tacos
Crispy, golden shrimp tucked into warm corn tortillas with fresh toppings and a creamy sauce. These tacos have plenty of crunch and are a great choice when you’re craving something fresh but still satisfying.
Get the recipe: Crispy Shrimp Tacos
Crispy Baked Street Corn Tacos
These crispy baked tacos take inspiration from Mexican street corn, combining a crunchy shell with sweet corn, Oaxaca cheese, Cotija cheese, pickled onion, and plenty of flavor. A fun meatless taco for taco night.
Get the recipe: Crispy Baked Street Corn Tacos
Greek Smash Tacos
A fun mashup of Greek flavors and taco night, these smash tacos combine seasoned meat with fresh vegetables, feta, and a creamy sauce. They’re quick enough for a weeknight but different enough to keep dinner interesting.
Get the recipe: Greek Smash Tacos
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Skip the store-bought packet and make your own taco seasoning from scratch with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic, onion, and cayenne. This salt-free blend is easy to customize and works for tacos, taco salads, roasted vegetables, chicken, and shrimp.
Get the recipe: Homemade Taco Seasoning
Blackstone Chicken Tacos
These chicken tacos are cooked hot and fast on a Blackstone griddle for flavorful, nicely browned chicken with crisp edges. Load them into tortillas with your favorite taco toppings for an easy dinner.
Get the recipe: Blackstone Chicken Tacos
Crispy Buffalo Shrimp Tacos
Crispy shrimp meet the spicy, tangy flavor of Buffalo sauce in these easy tacos. Add cool, creamy toppings to balance the heat and you’ve got a taco that’s especially good when you’re craving something bold.
Get the recipe: Crispy Buffalo Shrimp Tacos
Crispy Potato Tacos
Seasoned leftover mashed potatoes make a surprisingly hearty taco filling in this easy meatless recipe. Add your avocado and pico de gallo, and you have a budget-friendly dinner with plenty of crunch.
Get the recipe: Crispy Potato Tacos
Chickpea Taco Quesadillas
These crispy quesadillas combine two of my favorite ideas in one easy meal: tacos and cheesy quesadillas. Spiced chickpeas, vegetables, salsa, and melted cheddar are stuffed between tortillas and cooked until golden and crisp.
Get the recipe: Chickpea Taco Quesadillas
Loaded Taco Fries
All the flavors of taco night come together on a pile of crispy fries. Top them with seasoned taco meat, cheese, fresh vegetables, and your favorite sauces for a fun dinner or shareable meal.
Get the recipe: Loaded Taco Fries
One Pot Taco Mac and Cheese
Creamy mac and cheese gets a Tex-Mex twist with seasoned ground beef, tomato paste, taco seasoning, and plenty of sharp cheddar. Everything cooks in one pot, making this a comforting weeknight dinner that takes about 30 minutes.
Get the recipe: One Pot Taco Mac and Cheese
Shredded Tofu Tacos
Shredded tofu makes a flavorful, plant-based taco filling with a texture that works surprisingly well in tortillas. Add fresh toppings and your favorite taco sauce for an easy meat-free taco night.
Get the recipe: Shredded Tofu Tacos
Vegetarian Taco Salad
Crisp lettuce and fresh vegetables are topped with savory chickpea taco filling, tortilla chips, cheese, and a creamy avocado cilantro dressing. It’s a fresh, filling meatless dinner that’s easy to customize with your favorite taco toppings.
Get the recipe: Vegetarian Taco Salad
Grilled Chicken Tacos
These simple grilled chicken tacos are an easy way to get a flavorful taco dinner on the table. The chicken cooks quickly on the grill and pairs well with fresh toppings, salsa, and a squeeze of lime.
Get the recipe: Grilled Chicken Tacos
How to Make Taco Salad Bowls
Turn ordinary flour tortillas into crisp, edible taco salad bowls with a quick bake in the oven. They’re easy to make and fill with your favorite taco salad toppings.
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Lentil Taco Salad Bowls
These plant-based taco salad bowls start with a hearty lentil taco filling, fresh vegetables, and a creamy salsa dressing. Serve everything in a crispy homemade tortilla bowl for a filling meatless dinner.
Get the recipe: Lentil Taco Salad Bowls
Hot Honey Shrimp Tacos
Sweet, spicy hot honey gives these shrimp tacos a little something extra. The shrimp are coated in Cajun seasoning and cook quickly, making this a great option for a fast dinner when you want tacos with plenty of flavor.
Get the recipe: Hot Honey Shrimp Tacos
