Absolutely! Here’s an authentic, street-style Carne Asada taco recipe—simple, bold flavors just like you’d get from a taco stand in Mexico.
Street Tacos de Carne Asada
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
Carne Asada
-
1½ lb skirt steak or flank steak
-
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
-
2 tbsp orange juice (optional but traditional)
-
3 tbsp olive oil
-
3 cloves garlic, minced
-
1 tsp ground cumin
-
1 tsp Mexican oregano
-
½ tsp black pepper
-
1 tsp salt
-
Optional: ½ tsp chili powder or chipotle powder
Tacos
-
Small corn tortillas
-
½ cup white onion, finely chopped
-
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
-
Lime wedges
Optional Street-Style Extras
-
Salsa roja or salsa verde
-
Guacamole or sliced avocado
-
Grilled onions or jalapeños
Instructions
1. Marinate the Steak
-
Mix lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
-
Coat steak thoroughly.
-
Marinate 30 minutes minimum, up to 4 hours (don’t over-marinate).
2. Grill the Carne Asada
-
Grill: Preheat to high heat. Grill steak 3–5 minutes per side until nicely charred.
-
Stovetop: Use a cast-iron skillet on high heat for the same timing.
👉 Aim for medium-rare to medium for best tenderness.
3. Rest & Chop
-
Rest steak 5–10 minutes.
-
Chop into small pieces or slice thinly against the grain.
4. Warm Tortillas
-
Heat tortillas on a dry skillet or directly over flame until lightly charred and pliable.
5. Assemble
-
Add carne asada to tortillas.
-
Top with onion and cilantro.
-
Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime.
Street Taco Pro Tips 🌮
-
Use double corn tortillas like taco stands do.
-
Keep toppings minimal—meat is the star.
-
A quick brush of oil on tortillas before heating adds flavor.
-
If steak is thick, butterfly or pound it thinner for even cooking.
If you want, I can also share:
-
🔥 Taqueria-style salsa recipes
-
🌮 Street taco marinades used by vendors
-
🥩 Best cuts of beef for ultra-tender carne asada