17 Tacos to Talk About

We've said it many times before, but we'll say it again: There is never, ever a bad time to eat a taco. But that doesn’t mean we don’t get extra excited on holidays when tacos reign supreme, like Cinco de Mayo. This festive day gives us an excuse to show off our guacamole-making and tomato-chopping prowess. But this year we challenge you to use May fifth as an opportunity to expand your taco game.

More: We have everything you need for a stunning Cinco de Mayo party. 

To help you out, we've culled our site for stand-out tacos. We found everything from vegan tacos to those with carnitas, cheese, and eggs. We're willing to wager that one peek at this taco-tastic list will have you counting down the hours until your Cinco de Mayo celebrations. So turn up the heat, press your tortillas, and invite over your friends and neighbors, because these 17 recipes are sure to make you the taco the town:

California Chicken Tacos with Corn and Red Cabbage Slaw by Linda Burkhart

 

Diana Kennedy's Scrambled Ricotta (Requesón Revuelto a La Mexicana) by Genius Recipes

 

Pork Belly Carnitas by meatified

 

Fish Tacos on the Grill by Merrill Stubbs

 

Fried Avocado Tacos with Sesame and Lime by arielleclementine

  

Slow-Cooked Pork Tacos by Merrill Stubbs

 

Scrambled Egg Tacos with Avocado by Kenzi Wilbur

  

Chipotle Braised Lamb Tacos with Balsamic-Soaked Raisins by clintonhillbilly

 

Easy Lentil Walnut Tacos with Cabbage Lime Slaw by Gena Hamshaw

  

Coconut-Lime Pork Tacos with Black Beans and Avocado by EmilyC

 

 

Low-Maintenance Fish Tacos by Amanda Hesser

 

Citrus Pulled Pork Tacos by Erin Powell

 

Braised Short Rib Tacos by Phyllis Grant

  

Diana Kennedy's Carnitas by Genius Recipes

  

Not Your Traditional Korean Tacos by gabsimonelouise

  

Mushroom-Lentil Tacos with Tahini Yogurt Sauce by Kendra Vaculin

 

Choco Tacos by molly yeh

What are you planning to eat on Cinco de Mayo? Tell us in the comments below!