50 Taco Recipes … for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner!

Taco recipes are great because they’re usually pretty simple to make, and not only are they suitable for breakfast, lunch and dinner, but there are so many different varieties. Beyond the flavorless ground beef and oil-laden tortilla shells of yesteryear, today’s taco recipes are full of variety, nutrition and flavor.

If you’re ready to expand your taco horizons, you’ll love this list of healthy, yummy taco recipes.

Need a creative breakfast taco? You’ll find one.

Haven’t tried tacos because you’re vegetarian? We’ve got you covered.

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And because condiments and toppings can be tricky, we’ve even included a section with some favorite homemade fixings and accessories.

If you have grain restrictions, don’t forget that the best part about taco recipes is how easily you can tweak them to your lifestyle. Opt for homemade tortillas, or grab a whole-grain or grain-free variety at the store.

You can also use leafy greens as your tortilla: crunchy romaine lettuce, cabbage or nutrient-dense spinach make great stand-ins for taco recipes. There’s no wrong way to eat these tacos!

Breakfast taco recipes

1. Breakfast Flank Steak and Eggs with Guacamole

Steak and eggs get a taco twist in this recipe. With overeasy eggs, heart-healthy guacamole, and handful of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, this is a hearty taco recipe best served during weekend brunch.

Photo: Breakfast Flank Steak and Eggs with Guacamole / Going My Wayz

If you’ve never thought to add balsamic glaze to your breakfast, this taco recipe will make you wonder why you’ve waited so long. Drizzle it atop scrambled eggs, microgreens and homemade maple-glazed bacon. (Use beef or turkey bacon.)

The tangy-sweet balsamic is the star of the meal, though. Make extra to keep on hand for other dishes.

Photo: Farmer’s Market Breakfast Tacos / Layers of Happiness

3. Huevos Rancheros Tacos

Better than the restaurant version, these veggie-friendly huevos rancheros are simple to make. After all, how could you go wrong with your favorite tortilla stuffed with homemade refried beans, fried eggs, green chilies, avocado and tomatoes? That’s right, you can’t.

These are great for a breakfast-at-dinner meal, too.

Photo: Huevos Rancheros Tacos / Diethood

4. Kale, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

Kale for breakfast? The ever-trendy green makes a delicious appearance in these fit-for-company morning tacos.

Combined with antioxidant-rich sweet potatoes and filling black beans, this recipe will keep you full ’til lunch. Don’t skip the purple cabbage; it adds a terrific pop of color.

Photo: Kale, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos / A House in the Hills

5. Peaches and Cream Breakfast Tacos

These sweet tacos might be a little too indulgent for an everyday breakfast, but they’re terrific to serve on special mornings or as an evening snack/dessert hybrid. Fresh peaches pair perfectly with probiotic-rich yogurt.

The touch of cinnamon is great, but it’s a good idea to skip the added sugar.

6. Skinny Turkey Taco Breakfast Bowl

Who said brown rice and protein-packed quinoa are off limits for breakfast? This breakfast bowl gets in your favorite taco ingredients without the taco, perfect for gluten-free eaters.

Make a big batch on Sunday, and divvy it up throughout the week for a ready-made meal.

Photo: The Skinny Fork / Skinny Turkey Taco Breakfast Bowl

7. Smoked Salmon Breakfast Tacos

Salmon, one of the best brain foods, is the main ingredient in these creative tacos. The combination of ingredients transforms a seemingly basic recipe into a restaurant-worthy dish. Try these for dinner, too!

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8. Taco Egg Muffin Cups

Give a whole new meaning to “egg mcmuffins.” Eggs form the “muffin” around these nifty little tacos that are packed with ground beef (use grass-fed beef), onions, black beans and tomatoes (fresh if you have ’em).

These are great to make and eat on the go or to freeze so there’s always a healthy breakfast on hand.

Photo: Inside BruCrew Life / Taco Egg Muffin

9. Vegan Crepe Tacos with Warm Spinach-Mushroom Filling

These crepes-turned-tacos are a protein powerhouse. The crepe/tacos are made from nutrition-rich chickpeas and split peas and then filled with mushrooms, spinach and leeks that have been sautéed in coconut oil.

They’re easy to make, vegan and the crepe/tacos can be used as shells for other tasty ingredients.

Photo: Blissful Basil/ Vegan Crepe Tacos With Warm Spinach-Mushroom Filling

Veggie-friendly taco recipes

10. BBQ Cauliflower & Chickpea Tacos with a Creamy Lime Slaw

Meat eaters and vegetarians alike will love this taco recipe. Cauliflower and chickpeas are tossed in a homemade barbecue rub and baked while you prepare a creamy, tart lime dressing to drizzle over coleslaw.

The flavors are refreshing and perfect for warmer evenings or for a potluck barbecue.

11. Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Cilantro-Lime Sauce

These satisfying tacos are so easy to make, they’d be a perfect way to get the kids in the kitchen. Warmed black beans and salsa topped with a creamy vegan avocado and cilantro-lime dressing and all your favorite taco toppings: Dinner will be ready in just minutes.

Photo: The Garden Grazer / Black Bean Tacos With Cilantro-Lime Sauce

12. Black Bean, Zucchini & Corn Tacos

When you’re unsure about what to do with an abundance of nutritious zucchini, this taco recipe has your back. Jalapeno, cumin, garlic and chili powder mean it’s full of flavor, and keeping it veggie means it’s not only good for your belly, but also your wallet.

Don’t skip the queso fresco on top.

Photo: The Fit Fork / Black Bean, Zucchini & Corn Tacos

13. Quinoa Black Bean Tacos

Healthy, protein-rich quinoa mixed with black beans, corn, cilantro and lots of seasonings topped with fresh, benefit-laden avocado and sour cream? This easy-to-make recipe has it all.

14. Raw Walnut Tacos

Reap the benefits of all the healthy nutrients found in walnuts with this taco recipe. Grind the nuts up in a food processor along with seasonings, and serve in lettuce “taco” leaves.

Serve with a Tex-Mex salad full of corn, black beans, avocado and cheese to get a complete and hearty meal.

15. Spaghetti Squash Tacos

If you’ve only used spaghetti squash recipes as pasta substitutes, get ready for a pleasant surprise. The “spaghetti” soaks up flavors really well, making it an excellent option for tossing with seasonings and fresh-squeezed lime juice.

These tacos are filling without being heavy. Save time by cooking the squash in the morning and assembling the tacos in the evening.

Photo: Marin Mama Cooks / Spaghetti Squash Tacos

Fish taco recipes

16. Fish Taco

You can’t gather a list of taco recipes without fish taco recipes included. This version combines a flavorful array of ingredients for the fish tacos themselves, along with a homemade avocado cream sauce that really pushes this recipe over the top.

For these fish tacos, you can use cod, halibut or mahi mahi … or even better yet, a combo of all three. The fish is seasoned with a combination of cabbage, jicama, peppers, onion, cilantro, lime, cumin, garlic and lettuce, and you can add cayenne or chipotle peppers as well.

The sauce, meanwhile, combines avocado with cashews, lime juice, garlic, salt and jalapeno.

17. Grilled Salmon Tacos with Avocado Salsa

Simple, clean meals are great, and this taco recipe fits the bill. Coat nutrition-rich salmon (wild-caught always!) with a flavorful rub, and grill.

While the fish is cooking, prepare the avocado salsa for a dose of healthy fats and lots of zest. Assemble and devour.

Photo: Cooking Classy / Grilled Salmon Tacos With Avocado Salsa

18. Paleo Fish Tacos with Spicy Cabbage Slaw

“Crispy” doesn’t have to mean unhealthy. This fish is coated in coconut flour and lightly pan-fried in avocado oil for a fish taco that’s much tastier than what you’d get at a restaurant.

Don’t miss the spicy cabbage slaw, either!

19. Salmon Tacos with Jalapeno Cream

These salmon tacos are wildly simple but so tasty. Sautéed salmon is nothing new, but the easy jalapeno cream takes this taco recipe to the next level.

Prepare it by mixing sour cream with lime juice, jalapeno and salt. Serve with salsa and avocado slices, and enjoy.

Meat taco recipes

20. Beef Taco Salad With Homemade Tortilla Bowls

Have your dinner and eat the bowl, too. You’ll brown ground beef into a juicy taco meat and serve it atop all the best Tex-Mex fixings, like beans, tomatoes, cilantro and cheese.

But the best part is definitely the crunchy homemade tortilla bowls. Your kids will be begging for salad after trying this taco recipe!

Photo: Love and Olive Oil / Beef Taco Salad With Homemade Tortilla Bowls

21. Caribbean Chicken Tacos

Get some island flavor with these Caribbean chicken tacos. They’re ready in under 30 minutes, and the fruity salsa, made with nutrition-loaded mango and pineapple, is fantastic.

In fact, I’d double the salsa to use as a topping on crackers or other meats.

Photo: La Creme de la Crumb / Caribbean Chicken Tacos

22. Chili Lime Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa

This taco recipe is one that’s made up of several taco recipes that are all insanely delicious on their own but when assembled together are just out of this world.

Begin with a marinated chili-lime chicken. Add in a sweet and smoky pineapple salsa and a fresh avocado crema that’s got just the right amount of kick thanks to garlic powder, cumin and lime juice.

Photo: Carlsbad Cravings / Chili Lime Chicken With Grilled Pineapple Salsa

23. Crockpot Salsa Verde Honey Lime Chicken Tacos

Get started in the morning, and have dinner ready after work with these crockpot tacos. Thanks to the combination of salsa verde and honey, the chicken is perfectly sweet and spicy, though if you like your food with extra heat, you could skip the honey.

Once it’s done, shred with two forks, stuff in a taco and heap on your favorite toppings. It’s dinner in minutes!

24. Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas Tacos

You can enjoy a carnitas-style meat sans pork with this chicken taco recipe. The meat is super tender from cooking for six to eight hours in orange and lime juices in the crockpot, then crisps up quickly underneath the broiler. This one’s a winner.

25. Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos

Continuing the trend of slow cooked taco recipes, this beef version is juicy and simple to make. Because it’s browned in a pan before being added to the slow cooker alongside garlic, beef stock and chipotle peppers, the meat is also packed with flavor.

Save time for future meals, and make some extra to use in your favorite recipes that call for shredded beef.

Photo: Gimme Some Oven / Slow-Cooker Shredded Beef

26. Taco Soup

A soup made with two pounds of bison? Sign me up.

This taco soup is a family favorite when we want something hearty with a kick. It’s a cross between chili and tacos that I know you’ll love.

Photo: Dr. Axe / Taco Soup

27. Taco Stuffed Peppers

When you’re tired of tortilla shells, fresh peppers are there for you. The vegetable stays crisp while you stuff it with your favorite ground meat and taco fillings and then top it with melted cheese.

Plus, no tortilla means more room for dessert!

28. 30-Minute Healthy Taco Casserole

If you’re like me, the word “casserole” can bring up images of canned soups and flavorless chicken. But this taco version will completely change your mind.

Made with brown rice (you could also sub in quinoa), lean ground beef, beans, olives and your favorite salsa, you’ll get a nutritious casserole that tastes as good as it looks.

Photo: Chew Out Loud / 30-Minute Healthy Taco Casserole

29. Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

When you want to lighten up dinner, these lettuce wraps are a terrific idea. They don’t skimp on flavor and can be easily tweaked to your family’s tastes.

To get even more nutritional benefits, opt for romaine lettuce instead of iceberg.

Photo: Skinnytaste / Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

30. Turkey Taco Zucchini Boats

Add an extra dose of veggies to your normal taco recipe by serving in a zucchini boat! The kids will love how fun they are to eat, and you’ll love sneaking in some more greens.

31. Carne Asada Tacos

Who can resist flank steak cooked in avocado oil? Better yet, who can resist that combined with lime, garlic, maple syrup, chili powder, cumin and smoked paprika?

It’s easy to see why carne asada tacos are always among the most popular taco recipes around, and this one is sure to become a favorite.

32. Taco Salad

Taco salad is another classic when it comes to taco recipes, and for good reason. This simple version is ready in minutes, and it’s incredibly healthy with ground turkey, an array of spices, lettuce, black beans and fixings.

33. Sweet Potato Tacos

Sweet potatoes don’t often appear in taco recipes, which makes this recipe both unique and inspiring. It begins with a sweet potato mixture of olive oil, cumin, paprika, sea salt and black pepper tossed with sweet potatoes.

Then you cook a meat and onion mixture that utilizes grass-fed ground beef, yellow onion, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano and zucchini tortillas. Finally, top these sweet potato tacos with avocado, green onions, cilantro and cheese.

This recipe also can be easily added to the veggie-friendly taco recipes list by omitting the ground beef.

34. One-Pot Chicken Tinga

If you’re looking for chicken tinga tacos, this one-pot recipe is perfect. Ready in just a half hour, you get that delicious chicken tinga flavor with the fire-roasted tomatoes, chipotle peppers, bay leaves, chicken broth, onion and, of course, chicken cooking in one pot.

Add the toppings of your choosing. Things like yogurt, cilantro, goat feta cheese, lime, green onions and pickled onions go really well on chicken tinga taco recipes like this.

35. Slow Cooker Barbacoa

This tender, flavorful beef is slow-cooked in a rich blend of spices, garlic and lime for hours until it practically falls apart. It’s a deeply savory, melt-in-your-mouth filling that’s ideal for traditional-style tacos.

Taco fixings

36. Best Ever, Super Easy Salsa

Skip the jarred salsa from the store, and make this homemade version instead. It’s ready in just 10 minutes and is bursting with fresh flavor.

Use it on tacos, serve alongside veggies or just scoop it up solo.

Photo: The Cafe Sucre / Best Ever, Super Easy Salsa

37. Easy Guacamole Recipe

What’s a taco without guacamole? Get a dose of healthy fats with this easy recipe. You’ll want to add this to everything!

38. Healthy Zucchini Soft Taco Tortilla Shells

Tired of your basic tortillas? Give your tacos a nutritional upgrade with these awesome shells made from zucchini.

Photo: White On Rice Couple / Healthy Zucchini Soft Taco Shells

39. Homemade Taco Seasoning

Say no to the taco seasoning packets at the supermarket that are loaded with sodium and preservatives, and make your own instead. This DIY taco seasoning combines the spices you already have into a homemade taco seasoning.

Customize it to fit your tastes.

40. Homemade Whole-Wheat Tortilla Shells

Tired of purchasing tortilla shells? Save money, and make your own in just minutes with only five ingredients.

Served fresh, these will take your tacos to the next level. Make an extra batch and freeze them. They’re great for pizzas, homemade tortilla chips and more.

Photo: Cheap Recipe Blog / Homemade Whole-Wheat Tortilla Shells

41. Creamy Chipotle Sauce

With just a few ingredients, you’ll have a chipotle sauce that will add a kick of spice to tacos, burritos and more. And because it’s made from Greek or coconut yogurt, you’ll also get a dash of probiotics, too.

42. Taco Seasoning Mix

Craft your own taco seasoning with this blend of herbs and spices that’s free from additives and preservatives. It’s perfect for customizing your spice level and adds bold, authentic flavor to any taco recipe.

43. Paleo Tortillas

These grain-free tortillas are made with simple, wholesome ingredients like almond flour and tapioca. They’re soft, pliable and a delicious alternative for anyone avoiding gluten or grains.

44. Zucchini Tortillas

Made with shredded zucchini, these tortillas are a low-carb, nutrient-dense alternative to traditional shells. They’re sturdy enough to hold all your favorite fillings and bring a veggie-forward boost to your tacos.

45. Pico de Gallo

This fresh salsa blends chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro and lime juice for a bright, zesty topping. It adds a crisp texture and tangy kick that complements just about any taco.

46. Chunky Tomato Salsa

Bursting with tomato flavor and loaded with herbs and spices, this salsa brings a satisfying heartiness to your tacos. It’s thick enough to spoon generously and enhances both meat and veggie fillings.

47. Mango Avocado Salsa

The sweetness of mango meets the creaminess of avocado in this tropical-inspired salsa. It’s refreshing, flavorful and a great way to balance spicier elements in your taco spread.

48. Cucumber Salsa

Light and hydrating, cucumber salsa offers a cooling effect that pairs especially well with spicy meats or bold seasonings. It’s crisp, slightly tangy, and makes your taco recipes taste fresh and clean.

49. Cowboy Caviar

This is a hearty mix of black beans, black-eyed peas, corn and fresh veggies tossed in a tangy dressing. It works great as a taco filling or a topping for extra texture and flavor.

50. Cranberry Salsa

This unique salsa blends tart cranberries with a touch of sweetness and spice for a truly one-of-a-kind topping. It’s vibrant, colorful and perfect for adding a festive twist to your taco night.