1Chicken Tacos
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 2Birria Quesatacos
LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHYAlthough birria can be served in countless ways, we love making quesatacos stained red with the fat of the birria and seared until almost crispy. This helps melt the queso oaxaca and create what is essentially a mini quesadilla. What's not to love?
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3Salmon Tacos
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONThe first thing you might think of when you hear the words "fish tacos" are probably Baja-style tacos filled with crispy fried fish. But tacos can be made with all manner of marine life, including salmon! These tacos are cinch to make and are fresh, zesty, and absolutely delicious.
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4Smash Burger Tacos
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEYou’ll never have to choose between burger night or taco night with these fully loaded smash burger tacos. It’s the ultimate comfort food hybrid with a crispy, juicy, thin beef patty, melty American cheese, and all the classic burger fixings loaded onto a toasted flour tortilla.
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5Breakfast Tacos
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREA good breakfast taco is a thing of beauty. Not only will these keep you full until lunch, they've also been known to cure a mean hangover. (Hair of the dog, à la a Michelada, anyone?) Pickled red onions aren't necessary, but they do add a nice crunch.
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6Grilled Chicken Street Tacos
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8Fish Tacos
PHOTO: PARKER FEIERBACHThe fish—we use cod, but any flaky variety, like tilapia, works—marinates in a mixture of lime juice, chili powder, and cumin that will become your standard. But the real gem of this recipe is the bright red cabbage slaw—don't skip it!
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9Frico Egg Smash Tacos
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEThe best of smashed burgers, tacos, and frico collide to make the most satisfying breakfast. Every layer of this taco is supported by the next, from the earthy paprika-forward chorizo to the crispy cheddar frico, creamy egg yolk, and acidic herb sauce that completes the entire package.
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10Crispy Sheet-Pan Black Bean Tacos
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11Carnitas
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONThis preparation of Mexico’s slow-cooked pulled pork is classic and a bit time consuming, but worth every single second: It’s the ultimate example of the delicious results you can accomplish with low-and-slow cooking. Once made, these crispy, flavorful carnitas will be key to upgrading every taco night, or practically any weeknight dinner.
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12Crispy Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Andrew bui Extra crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside, these tacos are so much fun to make and eat. Putting cheese directly in your skillet might sound wrong, but it works! Once off heat, the cheese starts to harden and crisps up, giving the texture of a crunchy taco shell, but extra delicious.
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13Mahi Mahi Tacos
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDSBeing a meaty, tender fish, mahi mahi stands up well to the grill and is even better when marinated. Throw the fish on a tortilla with some spicy pineapple-jalapeño salsa, and you'll have an amazing summer taco night.
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14Summer Squash Sheet-Pan Tacos
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15Vegan Chipotle Lentil Tacos
Emily hlavac green 16Shrimp Tacos
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON Shrimp tacos are easy, fast, and the perfect canvas for showcasing all the best parts of the handheld favorite. Pan-seared shrimp get seasoned with homemade taco seasoning and drizzled with lime juice, then piled into a charred corn tortilla with crisp cabbage slaw and topped with jalapeno-garlic crema (a game changer).
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17Spicy Potato Tacos
PHOTO & FOOD STYLING: BRITTANY CONERLY 18Grilled Portobello Tacos
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19Hot Dog Tacos (Tacos De Soto)
PHOTO: DOAA ELKADY; FOOD STYLING: MARIANA VELASQUEZNever heard of tacos de Soto? The taco de Soto is a fried, crispy taco filled with a sliced hot dog and cheese. While on the surface it seems humble enough, this taco has a cultural significance that is deeply personal for some; for others, it’s a snack with nostalgic memories attached.
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20Bacon Weave Breakfast Tacos
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