Taco Tuesday is a good excuse to eat tacos once a week, but with this collection of recipes, you’ll want to have tacos every night!
Was Taco Tuesday a thing before The Lego Movie? I felt like it was, but if so, where did it come from? I looked it up, and “Taco Tuesday” was trademarked by Taco John’s in 1989. I guess they tried to enforce the trademark a few times by having their law firm send cease and desist letters to other restaurants using the phrase, but when that seemed to hurt them more than help them, they let it go. Maybe that’s why Lord Business could even say “Taco Tuesday” in the movie, or maybe the TAKOS spelling (“the S is silent”) got them a pass on that one.
I hope no one files a lawsuit against me if I suggest that you eat tacos on Tuesday. I actually think you could eat them any/all of the days, especially now that you have the 12 taco recipes I’m about to show you!
Whether you want quick and easy, vegetarian, classic, or creative tacos for your dinner, you’re sure to find the perfect recipe here. Leave me a comment letting me know which ones you think you’ll try first!
7-Layer Tacos
by: The Weary Chef
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Butternut Squash, Black Bean and Kale Tacos
by: Spoonful of Flavor
Click here for the recipe!
Salmon Tacos with Grapefruit Avocado Salsa
by: Cake ‘n Knife
Click here for the recipe!
Sofritas Tacos
by: Recipe Runner
Click here for the recipe!
Slow Cooker Tacos Al Pastor
by: Gimme Some Oven
Click here for the recipe!
Rosemary Citrus Shrimp Tacos
by: Melanie Makes
Click here for the recipe!
BBQ Chicken Tacos with Easy Purple Slaw
by: The Weary Chef
Click here for the recipe!
The Best Homemade Tacos
by: Yummy Healthy Easy
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Grilled Pork Tacos with Tropical Slaw
by: Recipe Girl
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Grilled Chicken Fresco Tacos
by: Love Bakes Good Cakes
Click here for the recipe!
Easy Vegetable Soft Tacos Recipe
by: Cookin’ Canuck
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Crispy Shrimp Taco Recipe
by: Taste and Tell Blog
Click here for the recipe!
Want even more Mexican-inspired dinner recipes? Me too! Check these babies out:
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amanda @ fake ginger says
I had no idea that’s how Taco Tuesday originated! How weird! The Army’s been doing it forever too at their dining facilities. Love those 7 layer tacos!
Andi Gleeson says
The Army should be glad they didn’t get sued by Taco John’s ;) Thanks, Amanda!
eat good 4 life says
Loving all these taco recipes. Mexican food is one of my ultimate favorite cuisines. I need to make tacos soon!
Andi Gleeson says
It’s my favorite too!! Thanks, Miryam :)
Kristyn says
YUM! I love tacos, and this post is the perfect inspiration for my next Taco night! :)
Andi Gleeson says
Thank you, Kristyn! I’m sure you’ll find a recipe you want to try!
Justine | Cooking and Beer says
It’s like your speaking straight to my soul with this round-up. <3 <3 <3
Andi Gleeson says
We need to get together and eat tacos, Justine!
Cyndi _ My Kitchen Craze says
Love taco Tuesdays! Actually I could eat tacos any time and any day, but I love that the family can’t deny me tacos on Tuesday. These are some great recipes. Can’t wait to try some. :)
Andi Gleeson says
Yes me too! I never get tired of Mexican food!
Meg @ With Salt and wit says
Oh man. I could eat tacos every day too! Well any mexican food as a matter of fact! And each of these tacos have my name all over it!
Andi Gleeson says
YES me too! I can’t wait to meet you in person someday and drink lots of margaritas and eat lots of tacos. xo
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
This is a list I will happily work my way through!
Andi Gleeson says
Glad you like it, Dorothy. I need to get started too!
Ginny says
I like your attitude and the fun you put into your article. The food is great too. Good ideas.
Andi Gleeson says
Thank you so much, Ginny! xo