Steak Street Tacos are flavored with cilantro, garlic, citrus, and more! With tender steak and fresh vegetables, this Mexican-inspired dinner is tangy, spicy, and savory.
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Why this Street Taco Recipe is a Keeper
Next time you’re craving Mexican food, try this steak street tacos recipe, made with juicy steak, lime juice, and fresh vegetables. These tacos are delicious, and can be filled with everything from salsa verde to pico de gallo. Here are a few reasons why you’ll want to try one of our favorite Mexican recipes next taco Tuesday:
- 30 Minute Meal: Marinate these beef street tacos ahead of time, and when you’re ready, cook them in less than 30 minutes.
- Simple Ingredients: All of the ingredients in this steak tacos recipe can be found in your kitchen or local grocery store.
- Family Favorite: These tacos are always a hit with families, as everyone can assemble their own tacos with their favorite toppings.
What Are Street Tacos?
The name “street tacos” comes from the fact that these tacos are often sold on city streets in Mexico. The difference between street tacos and regular tacos is that they’re typically smaller than a full meal, and are referred to as antojitos, or “little cravings.” Authentic Mexican steak street tacos are made with corn tortillas, and are sometimes sold with two tortillas to make them easier to hold.
Ingredient Notes for this Popular Recipe with Grilled Steak
- Jalapeno Pepper: Use diced jalapeno peppers to make these Mexican street tacos.
- Grilled Steak: Use flank steak or skirt steak for the carne asada taco meat in these delicious tacos.
- Flour Tortillas: Make these delicious carne asada tacos with corn or flour tortillas.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for Carne Asada Tacos Recipe
- Marinating Steak for Tacos: Make the marinade and marinate your steak in advance.
- Toppings: Prep your toppings in advance to get them ready for the tacos.
Special Equipment Needed for the Best Steak Tacos
- Outdoor Grill: Cook your steak on the grill, or use a grill pan in the stove if you don’t have one.
Pro Tip to Make Carne Asada Street Tacos
Flank steak is best served medium-rare or medium. Overcooking it can make it tough.
How to Make this Perfect Steak Street Taco Recipe
This tried and true recipe has so much flavor, and can be filled with all your favorite toppings. If you love Mexican food, and especially if you love tacos, this is the perfect recipe for you. Follow the steps below to learn how to make steak street tacos on the grill, and see the FAQ section for more recipes you may also like.
These are the basic steps for making carne asada tacos. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions. This post may contain affiliate links.
1. Make the Marinade
In a Ziploc bag, combine orange juice, cilantro, soy sauce, vegetable oil, garlic, jalapeño, while vinegar and cumin. Mix the ingredients and add the steak, fully coating it. Then, refrigerate for 12-24 hours.
2. Sear the Steak
Preheat the grill to medium high heat, and grill the steak for 7-9 minutes on each side, or slightly longer to char. Then, let the steak rest, and grill tortillas for 1-2 minutes on each side.
3. Assemble Tacos
Cut the steak into thin slices, then place 3-4 slices on each tortilla. Add your favorite toppings for the taco filling, then repeat with the rest of the tacos.
How to Store, Reheat and Use this Carne Asada Recipe
- Storing: Store the leftover taco ingredients in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
- Reheating: Assemble a taco, then reheat in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
- Using Leftovers: Make more tacos with the leftover ingredients, or use them in other ways, such as in salads.
Variations and Substitutions and Taco Topping Ideas
- Seasoning: Make your own taco seasoning with our recipe.
- Guacamole: If you want to put guacamole on your tacos, try making your own with fresh avocados.
- Soy Sauce: Use low sodium soy sauce for a healthier option.
- Grill Pan: If you don’t have a grill, cook the steak in a grill pan instead.
- Top: Top the grilled steak with guacamole, cilantro and sour cream.
Recipe FAQs to Love this Recipe
If you love this recipe, try out these other amazing recipes for taco night: elote salad, homemade flour tortillas, and grilled pineapple slices.
If your steak is tough, it may have been grilled for too long. Cook the meat to medium rare for the perfect steak.
If you want to add cheese, try Mexican blend shredded cheese, cotija cheese, queso asadero, or queso fresco.
Expert Tips to Make Steak Street Tacos
- Herbs: I love to top these tacos with additional fresh herbs, such as cilantro, oregano, parsley, or thyme. Additionally, a squeeze of fresh lime is also great.
- Steak Bites: Cut the steak into smaller pieces before adding it to the tacos. Small pieces will change up the texture, making these tacos quick and tasty.
- Taco Topping Ideas: These grilled carne asado tacos are perfect with diced onion and cilantro, Mexican rice, diced tomatoes, and all your favorite toppings.
- Make with Other Meat: Ground beef, sirloin steak, pork, or chicken will also work in these tacos.
- Season: Add salt, pepper, or chili powder to your personal taste.
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Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large zipper bag add the orange juice, cilantro, soy sauce, vegetable oil, garlic, jalapeño, while vinegar and cumin.
- Smoosh the mixture until it’s combined.
- Add flank steak to the bag and smoosh it around until it’s fully coated.
- Refrigerate for 12-24 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium high heat.
- Remove beef from the marinade and place on preheated grill. Discard marinade.
- Grill for 7-9 minutes then flip the flank steak.
- Grill for another 7-9 minutes or until beef is desired temperature.
- Let steak rest for 5 minutes .
- While steak is resting add the tortillas to the grill.
- Grill tortillas for 1-2 minutes per side or until slightly charred.
- Slice flank steak against the grain into thin slices.
- To assemble tacos, place 3-4 slices of Carne Asada steak onto tortilla and add your favorite toppings.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Christina’s Notes
- Herbs: I love to top these tacos with additional fresh herbs, such as cilantro, oregano, parsley, or thyme. Additionally, a squeeze of fresh lime is also great.
- Steak Bites: Cut the steak into smaller pieces before adding it to the tacos. Small pieces will change up the texture, making these tacos quick and tasty.
- Taco Topping Ideas: These grilled carne asado tacos are perfect with diced onion and cilantro, Mexican rice, diced tomatoes, and all your favorite toppings.
- Make with Other Meat: Ground beef, sirloin steak, pork, or chicken will also work in these tacos.
- Season: Add salt, pepper, or chili powder to your personal taste.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
Nutrition
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This recipe is my personal adaption of an ethnic-inspired recipe. It is not intended to be an authentic recipe. I’ve recreated this recipe because I enjoy the flavors and I want to encourage my readers to expand their tastes and try new flavor combinations. The recipe, ingredients, and processes may have been adapted to make the recipe accessible to the average American. I have provided links to authentic versions of the recipe in the post above. I encourage you to visit these pages and learn more about the traditional version(s) of this recipe.
Very nice recipe
Thanks
We made this on the grill the other day. Yum! Loved all the flavors.
I LOVE beef tacos! I can’t wait to try these.
So easy and delicious! This is one I’ll turn to again and again!
These look delicious! Can’t wait to try them.
We loved these tacos!