30 Recipes for an Epic Taco Night

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Photos of tortillas, sauces, and taco fillings for our round-up of recipes for throwing an epic taco night

Taco fans, this one’s for you! Whether your ideal taco night involves creative taco recipes or a build-your-own taco bar, we’ve got you covered. We’ve gathered some of our favorite taco recipes, plus tortillas, seasonings, fillings, sauces, and toppings to create your own epic taco bar. Scroll through to get inspired!

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Tortillas

Platter of homemade tortillas for our tutorial on How to Make Corn Tortillas
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How to Make Tortillas (2 Ingredients, Oil-Free!)
EASY corn tortillas with just 2 ingredients required! Tips for making with and without a tortilla press. The perfect side for Mexican night!
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Homemade plantain tortillas wrapped in a linen on a cutting board
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3-Ingredient Plantain Tortillas
Amazing, 3-ingredient plantain tortillas! A delicious and simple grain-free option for Mexican-inspired dishes and more. Entirely vegan and both gluten- and grain-free.
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Rolled cassava flour tortilla on a plate on top of a stack of more tortillas
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Cassava Flour Tortillas (Grain-Free)
Easy grain-free cassava flour tortillas that are perfectly chewy, soft, and easy to fold without cracking. Just 4 ingredients, 1 bowl, and 30 minutes required!
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Seasonings

Holding a spoonful of DIY taco seasoning above a jar
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The BEST Homemade Taco Seasoning
The BEST homemade taco seasoning — perfectly smoky, savory, sweet, and spicy! SO versatile, naturally sweetened, and just 5 minutes, 1 bowl, and 9 ingredients required.
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Spoonful and jar of chili powder for our guide on how to make chili powder
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Homemade Chili Powder
Easy DIY chili powder for all your chili, taco, and soup needs and beyond! Quick, simple, and adaptable with the perfect amount of smokiness and spice.
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Fillings

Instant Pot of Homemade Black Beans with onion
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Instant Pot Black Beans (Perfect Beans Every Time!)
A quick and simple method for making PERFECT black beans in the Instant Pot every time! Just 3 ingredients and 1 pot required.
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Using an immersion blender to make creamy refried beans
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Easy 1-Pot Refried Beans
Easy 1-pot refried beans with minimal ingredients. Try our step-by-step methods for getting ultra creamy texture and classic flavor FAST! Perfect for canned pinto beans or beans made from scratch.
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Cooking Mexican-inspired Easy Green Cauliflower Rice in a dutch oven
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Green Cauliflower Rice (20 minutes!)
Fluffy, tender cauliflower rice made green thanks to a blend of peppers and herbs! Just 20 minutes and 8 ingredients required.
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Hard shell corn tortillas filled with Quinoa Taco Meat
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Quinoa Taco Meat
Amazingly flavorful taco “meat” made with quinoa, smoky seasonings, and salsa! Baked until hot and crispy. A healthy substitute for ground beef (just 9 ingredients)!
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Plate with three Vegan Barbacoa Tacos topped with sliced cabbage, radishes, cilantro, and lime
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1-Pot Vegan “Barbacoa”
Amazing, rich, flavorful vegan “barbacoa” with spices, chipotle peppers, lentils, and shredded carrots! The perfect plant-based “meat” for taco night!
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Cutting board with a taco made with our delicious Vegan Taco Meat recipe
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10-Minute Raw Vegan Taco “Meat”
Easy, delicious, 10-minute vegan taco “meat” made with walnuts, sun-dried tomatoes, spices, and peppers! The perfect balance of spice and smokiness, and loaded with protein and healthy fats. Add to tacos, nachos, salads, and more!
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Picking up a taco from a plate
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1-Pot Smoky Lentil Vegan Taco “Meat”
Easy vegan taco “meat” made with lentils, carrots, and TONS of smoky spices! Just 30 minutes required for this flavorful, 1-pot dish!
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Pan of Shredded Mexican Chicken cooked in a cast iron skillet
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1-Pan Mexican Shredded Chicken
How to make tender, shredded chicken in 1 pan and 30 minutes! Seasoned with Mexican-inspired spices for big flavor. Perfect for burrito bowls, tacos, enchiladas, and more!
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Sauces

Using a tortilla chip to scoop up a bite of My Go-To Guacamole recipe
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My Go-To Guacamole
Incredibly creamy, flavorful guacamole ready in just 1 bowl, 10 minutes, and with 8 ingredients! The perfect dip for Mexican night!
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Bowl of our easy mango salsa recipe
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Easy Mango Salsa
Flavorful, crunchy, 8-ingredient mango salsa! Perfect for dipping, bowls, tacos, and more. Just 20 minutes and 1 bowl required!
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Overhead shot of a bowl of avocado crema
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Easy Vegan Avocado Crema
Creamy, bright avocado crema made with 6 whole food ingredients! Plant-based, SO versatile, and just 25 minutes and 1 blender required!
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Ceramic dish filled with a batch of our Easy Red Salsa recipe
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Easy Red Salsa
Easy, 10-minute red salsa with smoky, fire-roasted tomatoes, onion, cilantro, garlic, and fresh lime juice! Flavorful, fresh, and perfect for Mexican night!
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Overhead shot of a jar of vegan aji verde sauce
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Aji Verde Sauce (Peruvian-Inspired, Dairy-Free)
Creamy, spicy, smoky Peruvian aji verde sauce, made dairy-free! A vibrant condiment for bowls, salads, tacos, and more. Just 8 ingredients, 1 blender, and 5 minutes required!
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Bowl of Vegan Chipotle Aioli on a cutting board with chilies and lemon
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5-Ingredient Chipotle Aioli
Spicy, delicious, 5-ingredient Chipotle Aioli that's entirely vegan and gluten-free. Perfect for slathering on veggie burgers, fries, onion rings, and more.
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Toppings

Jar of Quick Pickled Radishes next to a jar of pickled carrots
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Quick Pickled Radishes
A step-by-step guide for making quick pickled radishes. Only 4 ingredients required!
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Fork resting on a plate of jicama slaw
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Crunchy Jicama Slaw (1 Bowl!)
Crunchy jicama slaw with carrots, cabbage, and red onion tossed in a zesty lime-balsamic vinaigrette! Fresh, flavor-packed, and incredibly versatile (great for tacos, bowls, salads, and more!). Just 9 ingredients, 1 bowl, and 30 minutes required!
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Pickled jalapenos on a fork over a jar of more of them
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Quick Pickled Jalapeños
An easy, step-by-step guide for making flavorful quick pickled jalapeños. Perfect for adding to quesadillas, tacos, and bowls, or enjoying straight from the jar! Just 1 pot and 6 ingredients required.
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Taco Recipes

Bowl with three Crispy Baked Tacos topped with Pineapple Salsa
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Crispy Baked Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
30-minute crispy baked taco shells with homemade Mexican pinto beans and pineapple salsa! A comforting, flavorful, and healthy plant-based meal.
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Basket filled with Spicy Plantain Black Bean Tacos
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Spicy Plantain Black Bean Tacos
Simple, flavorful, 20-minute tacos with spicy-sweet sautéed plantains and smoky black beans. A satisfying and quick plant-based meal!
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Wood board filled with Roasted Cauliflower Tacos made with Adobo Romesco
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Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Chipotle Romesco
Smoky, roasted cauliflower tacos with a spicy chipotle romesco sauce! An easy (30 minutes!) and flavorful plant-based meal that’s versatile, healthy, and so satisfying!
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Overhead shot of a plate with two sweet potato chickpea tacos
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BBQ Sweet Potato Chickpea Tacos
Smoky BBQ sweet potato chickpea tacos with crunchy cabbage, creamy chipotle crema, and a tangy squeeze of lime. A nourishing, 30-minute plant-based meal!
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Platter filled with our Easy Jackfruit Tacos recipe for a delicious plant-based meal
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Spicy Jackfruit Tacos (1-Pot Meal!)
Spicy Vegan Jackfruit Tacos made in 1 pan in about 30 minutes! A DELICIOUS, easy-to-make filling that's perfect for tacos, taco salads, burritos, nachos, and more!
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Plate with a corn tortilla topped with beans, jicama slaw, and guacamole
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Smoky BBQ Bean Tacos (Vegan, GF)
Smoky BBQ bean tacos pack serious, saucy flavor. Serve with our Jicama Slaw for the ultimate plant-based side or entrée. Ready in 25 minutes with 10 basic ingredients!
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Spoonful of dairy-free chipotle aioli resting on a platter of Grilled Fish Tacos with Pineapple Cabbage Slaw
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Grilled Fish Tacos with Pineapple Cabbage Slaw
Quick & easy grilled fish tacos with pineapple-cabbage slaw and creamy chipotle aioli! Light flavors, perfect for grilling season and beyond! Just 10 ingredients and 30 minutes required.
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Platter of Spicy Baked Fish Tacos with limes and guacamole
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Spicy Baked Fish Tacos (30 minutes!)
The easiest (most delicious!) way to make fish tacos: tossed in smoky spices and baked to perfection. Just 30 minutes required, and naturally dairy- and gluten-free.
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If you try any of these taco night recipes, let us know! Leave a comment, rate them, and don’t forget to tag a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!

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