Carne Asada Tacos are one of the best ways to serve grilled carne asada to a crowd! Put the carne asada on the BBQ, warm the tortillas and serve all of the toppings family style for a fun and festive meal!
You have a house full of hungry people, a hot grill and ample skirt steak perfectly seasoned by Carne Asada marinade, aka MOJO. What’s next?
Carne Asada Tacos.
Grilled Carne Asada is perfectly delicious on it’s own, but dress it up in grilled corn tortillas and a bundle of colorful toppings and you’ve got a party!
How to Make Carne Asada Tacos
You’ll want to assemble your toppings ahead of time, including making the easy Pico De Gallo at least 15 minutes before you plan to eat it. Grill the carne asada steak, let it rest and then thinly slice across the grain. Once you’ve sliced your steak, grill the tortillas – only about 30 seconds per side. Then serve everything up family-style letting guests create their perfect tacos. You may want to have a few pitchers of margaritas available too, I doubt anyone will mind. 🙂
Carne Asada Tacos Recipe Video
Carne Asada Tacos
Ingredients
Easy Pico De Gallo Recipe
- 3 large beefsteak tomatoes diced small
- 1 shallot minced
- 2 green onions white and green parts, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeño minced
- juice of 1 lime
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Toppings
- thinly sliced purple or green cabbage
- fresh cilantro chopped
- crumbled Cotija cheese 6 ounces or more
- sliced avocado at least 2
- hot sauce such as Tobasco or Cholula
- sour cream
- lime wedges
For the Carne Asada tacos
- 1 recipe Grilled Carne Asada or more – see recipe link in instructions
- 12 corn tortillas
Instructions
Easy Pico De Gallo
- To make Easy Pico De Gallo: Combine first 8 ingredients (tomatoes through olive oil) in a medium bowl, gently stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Prepare at least 15 minutes before eating to allow flavors to marry.
Carne Asada Tacos
- Grill tortillas about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to platter.
- Serve all components family-style letting everyone assemble their own tacos.
Sabrina says
September 11, 2016 at 8:57 amThese look delicious, Marissa!
Marissa says
September 11, 2016 at 6:16 pmThank you, Sabrina! xo
Kevin | Keviniscooking says
August 31, 2016 at 4:10 pmYou’re talkin’ my language with these beauties. Can’t go wrong with a mojo marinade and these are topped with all my favs. Nice pics here Marissa, Now I’m hungry.
Karly says
August 29, 2016 at 7:04 amJUST ONE MORE DAY UNTIL TACO TUESDAY!! After seeing these, I’ll be counting down the minutes! YUM!!
Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says
August 28, 2016 at 5:12 amA party indeed! Those toppings add great flavor and texture and also make these tacos so much fun to put together! And it’s funny, I’ve been craving tacos for a like a month straight now, so these are reaaaaally calling my name!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
August 25, 2016 at 11:04 amThese look so festive and flavorful! There’s something about tacos that just yells “Party!!” 🙂
Marissa says
August 26, 2016 at 4:57 pmSo true, Sonali! There’s something so fun about everyone assembling their own and, of course, it takes a lot of pressure off of the hosts! 🙂
Sarah @ Snixy Kitchen says
August 24, 2016 at 9:41 pmI want to come to your taco party!! I’ll join the hungry masses in line for one of these tacos!
Marissa says
August 26, 2016 at 4:58 pmYou are always invited to my taco parties, Sarah! 🙂
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
August 24, 2016 at 5:47 pmMarissa you always have great entertaining ideas! And I love entertaining so I always find lots of fun recipes 😀 And your avocadoes are just perfect! 😀
Marissa says
August 26, 2016 at 4:58 pmYou are the Queen Entertainer, Lorraine. So I take that as a huge compliment…xo
Beeta @ Mon Petit Four says
August 24, 2016 at 5:44 pmwhahhhh, I am still dying over the last post with the carne asada, and then you go and turn them into tacos!?? I need this NOW. These have my name written all over it. I could seriously eat this tacos breakfast, lunch, and dinner and be a very happy camper. AMAZING!
Marissa says
August 26, 2016 at 4:59 pmhahaha, thank you, Beeta!! mmm, tacos for breakfast. You may be on to something… 🙂
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
August 24, 2016 at 4:08 pmI LOOOOVE that you turned that gorgeous carne asada into tacos, Marissa!! These look absolutely perfect! I’m thinking every day should be #TacoTuesday with these beauties! I’ll most definitely need AT LEAST two for each hand! Pinned! Cheers, friend!
Marissa says
August 26, 2016 at 5:00 pmThanks, Cheyanne! What is it about tacos, right? They just always sound good…
Dorothy Dunton says
August 24, 2016 at 9:29 amHi Marissa! This is exactly what i envisioned when I read your Carne Asada post! But, I forgot the margaritas! 🙂
Marissa says
August 26, 2016 at 5:00 pmI loved it that you said it on that last post, Dorothy! I thought, “She read my mind!”
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
August 23, 2016 at 10:48 amThis is pretty much my idea of a perfect meal, Marissa! How did you know??
Your photos are gorgeous – I love how you’ve NOT mashed up the avocado and rather placed it on top in big chunks. Yum!
Marissa says
August 26, 2016 at 5:02 pmThank you, Helen! Yes, love big chunks of avocado. Even when I make guacamole, I still like to leave them pretty chunky. 🙂