All of Our Favorite Taco Recipes

May 1, 2024

The universe of tacos is vast and ever-expanding, but we're here to be your guides. If you've snagged some masa and maybe even a tortilla press, chances are you may need some recipe inspiration. Well, look no further — we've pulled together a list of our favorites.

P.S. Don't see something you're looking for? Leave us a comment and we'll get our recipe development team on it! And don't forget to read our list of tips for assembling and serving a top-notch taco (hello, #7).

Crispy Masa-Battered Fish Tacos

A fish taco is an excuse to pile on the toppings: crunchy cabbage, pico de gallo, chipotle crema, and more. This recipe will become your go-to for tacos de pescado with an extra satisfying crunch.

Simple, Perfect Carnitas

Cutting board with chopped carnitas, fresh tortillas, and garnishes like cilantro, onion, jalapeños on the side

There are a number of ways to do carnitas, but this simple recipe, featuring pork slow-cooked its own rich fat, is sure to impress your friends. Don't forget the chiles en vinagre.

Al Pastor at Home

Al Pastor chicken skewers with hand reaching into salsa

Let's face it: Assembling a 200-pound trompo at home just isn't gonna happen. Bring al pastor vibes to your dinner table with this recipe for chicken and pineapple skewers, bathed in a delicious guajillo-achiote marinade.

Picadillo That'll Hit the Spot

This flavorful ground beef and vegetable guiso, known as picadillo, is quick, versatile, and perfect for tacos with your favorite toppings.

Crowd-Pleasing Chicken Tinga

Tinga is rich in protein, low in fat, and absolutely delicious. Bonus: It comes together rather quickly, making it an ideal weeknight meal.

Steak Tacos & Three-Ingredient Salsa

Sometimes, less is more. This recipe for tacos de carne asada is all about the salsa (and a quality piece of meat).

For the Breakfast-Lover

We love a 50-50 tortilla for a breakfast taco — that's half corn, half flour. It's most certainly a best-of-both-worlds scenario. Is there a better way to start the day?

All Comments

Hi Nichole! Thank you so much for catching that! We’ve gone ahead and fixed the link.

I can’t get the link to tacos carne asada to work. Is it broken?

Hi Anita! Thanks for your question. While you can experiment with using it for polenta, please note that our masa harina has a much finer grind compared to what’s typically used for polenta. This finer texture results in a dough-like consistency, which might be different from the traditional polenta texture you’re used to. If you have any questions or need further tips, feel free to reach out.

Can I make polenta with Masienda Heirloom Yellow Corn Masa Harina? I saw your TV commercial but live 75 miles from town and grocery stores, then VOILA! My local market brought in the yellow, white, and blue masa marina! I’m going to try the between two books method this week.

Thank you.

Anita Herrmann
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