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Authentic Mexican Street Tacos Recipe with Juicy Carne Asada

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This recipe delivers tender, smoky carne asada with fresh toppings wrapped in warm, slightly charred corn tortillas for an authentic Mexican street taco experience.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds flank steak or skirt steak
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Handful fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for marinade, more for topping)
  • 12 small corn tortillas (4–5 inch diameter)
  • 1/2 cup diced white onion
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • Fresh lime wedges
  • 1/2 cup salsa verde or favorite salsa
  • Avocado, sliced or mashed (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, orange juice, minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the flank or skirt steak to the marinade, turning to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours (do not exceed 8 hours).
  3. Preheat grill or grill pan to high heat (about 450°F). If using a grill pan indoors, heat over medium-high for 5 minutes.
  4. Remove steak from marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill steak 4-5 minutes per side until browned with grill marks and internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare.
  5. Transfer steak to cutting board, loosely tent with foil, and rest for 5-10 minutes.
  6. Warm tortillas over gas flame or in a dry skillet until pliable and slightly charred. Keep wrapped in a clean towel.
  7. Slice steak thinly against the grain into 1/4 inch strips.
  8. Assemble tacos by placing slices of meat on tortillas, topping with diced onion, cilantro, a squeeze of lime, salsa verde, and avocado if desired.
  9. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Marinate steak for at least 1 hour but no longer than 8 hours to avoid meat becoming mushy. Slice against the grain for tenderness. Warm tortillas just before serving to keep them soft. If steak is thicker than 1 inch, increase grilling time and use a meat thermometer. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the grill.

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Keywords: Mexican street tacos, carne asada, grilled steak tacos, authentic tacos, easy taco recipe, carne asada marinade

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