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Published: May 9, 2019 by Karly · This post may contain affiliate links

Carne Asada Mexican Street Tacos Recipe

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You only need one skillet to prepare these flavorful asada tacos marinated in authentic seasonings and a super secret ingredient you can discover below! As far as street tacos go, tacos de asada are the gold standard of street fare, so if you’re craving easy Mexican recipes for dinner, look no further than these super simple, super flavorful Carne Asada Mexican Street Tacos!  Yay tacos!

overhead view of carne asada mexican street tacos, in a double layer of crispy corn torillas and sprinkled with cilantro and onion.

Dinner is Served

This uber-popular recipe is ready for a fancy fresh new look!

I must say, these Carne Asada Mexican Street Tacos didn’t mind waiting, because they are totally worth waiting for. Sprinkled with lovely diced onion and cilantro, and served alongside some pinto beans, these tacos are simple and delicious.

Rudy would like everyone to know that this is, in fact, his recipe. He is very proud of it, and he has every right to be because these tacos de asada are kind of the bomb. And by kind of, I mean totally, completely, absolutely.

He was practically jumping up and down like an excited schoolgirl over the fact that these little babies were going up on the blog. So do, please, thank Rudy for these tacos.

He says you’re welcome.

forty-five degree angle view of carne asada mexican street tacos sprinkled with onion and cilantro, aligned on the left side of the image. behind the easy mexican recipe is a bowl of cilantro and further back is a bowl of onion.

What Are Asada Tacos?

Carne asada is simply steak chopped up or sliced and served with onions and cilantro.

As a street food, carne asada is often cooked on a plancha and held in warmers with all the spices and juices, keeping the meat supple and flavorful.

For this street tacos recipe, we used a similar concept by cooking everything down in a large cast iron skillet, ensuring the meat stays juicy.

overhead view of carne asada mexican street tacos in a double layer of corn tortillas sprinkled with chopped onion and cilantroWhat’s The Secret Ingredient In These Mexican Street Tacos?

Are you ready for it?

Mexican beer!

What does beer do, anyway, right?

It actually tenderizes the meat, which is great when you’re using cuts like flank or skirt steak, which are inexpensive but often on the tougher side. As the beer cooks down, the alcohol dissipates, leaving behind only the flavoring components from the beer, which imparts a rich, earthy flavor.

cast iron skillet full of carne asada and marinade being cooked downstraight ahead view of five carne asada mexican street tacos being sprinkled with fresh cilantro. the easy mexican recipe is topped with fresh onion as well, and two light blue bowls are barely visible towards to the top-right of the image.How To Make This Mexican Street Tacos Recipe

It’s simpler than you think!

  • chop up the meat and veggies
  • marinate
  • cook
  • serve!

Seriously, it’s that easy. And since you really only need the one skillet, cleanup’s a breeze as well. You can toast up the tortillas on a comal, or over an open flame if you have a gas stove, or just wrap them in a damp towel and throw them in the microwave. I prefer charring them, clearly.

angled view of carne asada mexican street tacos with a double layer of corn tortillas sprinkled with cilantro and onion

Carne Asada Mexican Street Tacos Recipe

Grab your skillet because that’s all you need to make these amazing tacos de asada for your Taco Tuesday eats! Flavorful and authentic, this Mexican street tacos recipe will easily become your favorite meal!

If you like this recipe, please give it a 5-star rating.

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Carne Asada Mexican Street Tacos Recipe

Grab your skillet because that's all you need to make these amazing tacos de asada for your Taco Tuesday eats! Flavorful and authentic, this Mexican street tacos recipe will easily become your favorite meal!
4.97 from 29 votes
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 356kcal
Author: Karly Gomez

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs carne asada*
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 serrano pepper sliced
  • ½ roma tomato diced
  • ½ white onion finely diced
  • 6-8 oz. dos equis beer
  • 32 street taco tortillas
  • ½ cup white onion diced, for garnish
  • ½ cup cilantro roughly chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Mix together the cumin, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and coat the carne asada with it. Slice into strips, then dice. Add it to a large plastic bag or bowl with a cover, and mix the meat with the serrano pepper, tomato, onion, and beer. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes, but up to 1 hour.
  • Heat a large skillet with the canola oil over medium high heat, then pour in the entire marinated mixture and allow to cook, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid has evaporated and the meat is cooked through, around 20 minutes.
  • Serve in street taco corn tortillas and top with the onion and cilantro.

Notes

*If carne asada is not carried in your local grocery store, you can use top or bottom round, flank, or skirt steak. A thin, lean meat is best.

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 974mg | Potassium: 495mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 2.4mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3.2mg
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Originally posted Jan. 7, 2016, and updated May 9, 2019

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From her childhood home in Southern Minnesota, Karly embraces the crazy of everyday life by creating delicious dishes her family and friends love, while experimenting with new flavors and techniques and photographing the results. Karly’s love for beautiful foods and joy for creating is infectious to all who meet her.

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  1. Melissa says

    August 03, 2021 at 6:51 pm

    4 stars
    I live in a small town outside San Antonio TX… where street tacos are must haves. So, I was craving them all day n decided that’s what we’re having for dinner. I searched for a recipe….I found this 1 (it didn’t require oranges n other ingredients that sounded just yucky). This recipe sounded perfect n loved the simplicity of it n the ingredients. (I’m a big fan of cumin) I followed your recipe exact n didn’t alter measurements. I let it marinate for 35 mins. I did use my homegrown Cherry tomatoes instead of Roma n I didn’t have Serrano but used a homegrown Cayenne n it gave it just enough bite.. (didn’t use cilantro…don’t like the flavor). I loved the flavor n the consistency…came out with a thick juice…which I prefer…meat was tender (used Milanesa). My only complaint…it came out salty!!…yes I used Kosher. I don’t understand why…since the measurements were exactly per recipe. I will make this again n cut the salt in half. I guess…bet’a luck next time. It’s a good recipe 😋.

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    • Karly says

      August 10, 2021 at 10:54 am

      Hi Melissa! I am so glad you loved the recipe! Different brands of kosher salt have different crystal shapes and sizes, which can account for a more or less salty flavor. I’m sad you ended up on the too salty side of the spectrum, but I am glad it won’t deter you from trying it again and going with your gut on that measurement! My best friend always cuts the amount of salt from every recipe she makes as well because she knows she’s not a fan of salt. Thank you for your review!

      Reply
  2. Mak McClellan says

    July 21, 2021 at 8:17 pm

    I made this precisely as the recipe called and it is fantastic. Never comment unless you followed the recipe as instructed. This is the best that I have had.

    Reply
  3. Mari Bratton says

    March 28, 2021 at 9:59 pm

    5 stars
    I would say 6 stars, used modelo lime beer uummm YUMMY!

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  4. Deb says

    April 11, 2020 at 6:28 pm

    5 stars
    This was amazing! Would give it more stars if I could! Followed recipe exactly. Took about 45 minutes to reduce.
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Raena says

    April 02, 2020 at 7:02 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely fantastic

    Reply
  6. Sandi says

    May 09, 2019 at 1:04 pm

    This recipe was a total hit with my teens. This is a keeper!

    Reply
  7. Beth says

    May 09, 2019 at 12:41 pm

    5 stars
    These look fabulous! Can’t wait for next Taco Tuesday!

    Reply
  8. Marcia says

    March 06, 2019 at 5:34 pm

    These turned out excellent! I used the crock pot and then took the meat and seared it on one side in fry pan to finish it and give those bits of crunch to the meat!!! I did not flip meat… put bit of oil in pan and do a layer at a time for few minutes then remove and do next batch… really makes it great!

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  9. gregeory lewis says

    December 28, 2017 at 5:43 pm

    5 stars
    I make mine exactly the same, except i toss the onions in some lemon or lime juice an hour before serving.

    Reply
  10. Debbie Brashear says

    December 29, 2016 at 10:17 pm

    Thank you RUDY you’re the bomb!

    Reply
  11. Ben says

    January 26, 2016 at 5:08 pm

    Those tacos look delicious and very authentic. Beautiful photos!

    Reply
  12. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says

    January 08, 2016 at 7:11 am

    You are screaming to me with this one Carly–love street food espeically made at home.

    Reply

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