Grilled Steak Tacos
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These grilled steak tacos are perfect for summer entertaining! Inspired by the vibrant flavors of Mexican carne asado, the steak is marinated in citrus juice and spices and then grilled until charred and smoky on the outside and perfectly pink and tender on the inside. Pile on charred veggies, refreshing mango, creamy avocado, and crumbly feta and you’ve got yourself the ultimate BBQ taco recipe!
These steak tacos are my kind of summer dinner: smoky, colorful, and meant to be eaten with your hands. Inspired by carne asada, the steak is marinated in citrus, garlic, and warm spices, then grilled alongside vegetables until everything is charred and full of flavor.
What I love most about these tacos is the contrast of flavors and textures. Juicy steak and smoky vegetables are paired with sweet mango, creamy avocado, and salty feta for a combination that somehow feels both fresh and indulgent. A drizzle of the reduced marinade over the top ties everything together and adds one last layer of flavor.
Warm corn tortillas are the perfect vessel for all those bold ingredients, though flour tortillas work well, too. Whether you’re hosting friends or making an easy family dinner, these tacos turn any meal into a celebration of summer.
How to grill flank steak for tacos
For delicious grilled steak soft tacos, the first thing to consider is the right cut of meat. Flank steak is super flavorful – it’s a tougher cut that needs to be prepared right, which is simple to do. You can also use flat iron steak and skirt steak – both are less lean than flank, but still tender and flavorful, also making excellent carne asada steak tacos. This is how to prepare it:
- First, let it soak up an easy-to-make marinade. The citrus juice will tenderize the meat while adding flavor.
- When it comes time to grill it, make sure the grill is very hot! This will let the outside char and develop a smoky flavor while the inside stays pink and tender. Keep an eye on the cooking time as the best steak tacos are not overcooked!
- When slicing, cut against the grain. This shortens the muscle strands that run in a particular direction, making a more tender bite.
What to serve with grilled steak tacos
These grilled steak tacos are the ultimate BBQ dinner, perfect for summer nights. Pair the tacos with other grilled sides or Mexican-inspired bites!
Make a side of taco rice, Mexican fries, or sweet potato nachos. While the grill is on, make a grilled corn salad or chili lime grilled corn on the cob.
Grilled Steak Tacos Recipe
Ingredients
The Steak
- 1 cup orange juice
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons EACH: olive oil, brown sugar, and soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon EACH: ground cumin, ground coriander, and sea salt
- 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 lb flat iron steak, skirt steak, or flank steak
- Optional: 2 extra teaspoons of brown sugar
The Tacos
- 2 medium bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 small zucchini (sliced)
- 1 ear corn
- 1 bunch radishes (cut in half)
- Any or all other summer veggies. Asparagus, peas, broccoli, tomatoes …
- Cooking oil (for the veggies)
- 1 medium mango (diced)
- 1 medium avocado (sliced)
- ¼ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 12 small corn tortillas
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, cumin, coriander, garlic, and sea salt. Place the steak in a baking dish and pour in the marinade. Place it in your fridge and let it marinate for 3-24 hours.1 cup orange juice, ¼ cup lime juice, 2 tablespoons EACH: olive oil, brown sugar, and soy sauce, 1 teaspoon EACH: ground cumin, ground coriander, and sea salt, 4 cloves garlic, 1 lb flat iron steak, skirt steak, or flank steak
- Preheat the grill to high. Make sure it is very very hot. Take the steak out of the marinade and place it on a plate and pour the marinade into a small pan. If you're using it, sprinkle the optional brown sugar over the steak. This will help it to char better.Optional: 2 extra teaspoons of brown sugar
- Place the steak on the BBQ and grill for 3-4 minutes per side. Take the steak off and set it aside to rest. Slice thinly across the grain.
- Toss the veggies in oil and BBQ until tender. Warm the tortillas on the grill.2 medium bell peppers, 1 small zucchini, 1 ear corn, 1 bunch radishes, Any or all other summer veggies. Asparagus, peas, broccoli, tomatoes …
- While the veggies are grilling, bring the reserved marinade to a boil and boil rapidly until reduced to a thin syrup.
- Pile the veggies and steak onto the tortillas, top with mango, avocado, feta, and a little drizzle of the reduced marinade.1 medium mango, 1 medium avocado, ¼ cup feta cheese, 12 small corn tortillas
Notes
Nutrition
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My family loved this!
Aw, I’m so happy to hear that! Steak tacos are always a win, and I love that the whole family enjoyed them. Thanks so much for sharing your note! 🌮✨
Used 2 lb new York strip, doubled marinade and let that reduce for 30 minutes. Excellent amazing no leftovers perfection. I’ll definitely try the brown sugar crust next time.
That sauce drizzle and mango topping *chefs kiss*
Kristen,
What a beautiful post. These grilled steak tacos look so delicious. I say time to fire up that barbecue ? ?. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much!!!