25 Unique Taco Recipes for #TacoTuesday! (2024)

An Apple Pico de Gallo and interesting spice combination (turmeric, mustard, cumin) definitely qualify these tacos as "unique!"

Easy, one pan, mouth watering, figure friendly, Indo Mexican fusionrecipe! Indian Vindaloo paste provides the flavor for the chicken, but you'll find more traditional toppings like red cabbage, corn, guacamole, and lime too!

Fusion fish tacos with a Peruvian twist - the fish is marinated in lime juice and aji amarillo paste, and the tacos are served with fresh goldenberry pico de gallo. Que rico!

The Pickled Radishes and Onions in these Blackened Salmon Tacos caught my eye in these super-healthy fish tacos!

Tequila? Yes please! The fish in these Grilled Tequila Lime Fish Tacos get marinated in tequila and fresh lime juice. Yum!

These cod tacos are not your average fish tacos. The fish has some of your more typical seasoning, but there’s some added zing from the tasty pickled strawberry slaw. An easy, colorful and fresh-tasting meal.

These Grilled Fish Tacos with Pineapple Rhubarb Salsa are stuffed with salt and pepper crusted fish, a piquant fruit salsa and they’re topped with a creamy avocado dip. The rhubarb definitely qualifies as "unique."

These Easy Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos with cabbage slaw are fast, easy and the BEST shrimp tacos you have ever had!

No collection of "unique" tacos would be complete without a tear-producing habanero. IMHO. Proceed carefully with these serious heat chiles! These shrimp tacos have sweet heat, "instant pickled onions," and savory, succulent shrimp. All the yum!

Crispy cornmeal breaded and fried oysters in a soft corn tortilla topped with a fabulous citrus salsa and avocado! Fried Oyster Tacos with Citrus Salsa may rock your idea of taco Tuesdays…

What to do withleftover corned beefon #TacoTuesday? Try these Irish Tacos with Corned Beef and Spicy Slaw!

Love the taste of pork carnitas, but hate the long cooking time? If so, then theseGround Pork Carnitas Tacosare for you! Quick and easy, these ground pork tacos are ready in about 30 minutes. Ground pork is cooked and seasoned then topped with salsa verde, cotija cheese, cilantro and pickled onions for a tasty Mexican cuisine inspired meal...

With avocados and fresh watermelon salsa, these pork belly tacos are an indulgent new way to enjoy #TacoTuesday! Yes, they're indulgent, but "all things in moderation," right?

With a little planning, you can enjoy these Korean-inspired spicy, flavorful Slow Cooker Korean Street Tacos! Ginger, garlic, sriracha, beef, and tomatoes simmer in the slow cooker until they're falling apart tender...

This Spicy Tacos Al Pastor recipe is perfect for serving a crowd. You can bake it in an oven or on the grill. It's impressive to see and even more delicious to eat. I love the combination of achiote paste, guajillo chile, and pineapple juice in the marinade!

Juicy grilled pork chunks and a tangy pineapple salsa pair up for a grill-inspired twist on Mexican tacos al pastor. Grilling boosts the flavor of both the pork and the pineapple! Cool idea. 🙂

Get dinner on the table in 20 minutes with these Korean Ground Beef Bulgogi Tacos! A Mexican twist on the classic bulgogi recipe replaces the sliced steak with a ground beef & mushroom blend, then it’s piled into fresh tortillas with rice, veggies, kimchi, and a drizzle of sriracha!

Turmeric and cumin are a great combination, but brushing the tortillas with the spice mixture definitely qualifies as "unique." And NY strip steak isn't too shabby either. 😉

Lengua Tacos With Salsa Verde and Caramelized Onions? I'd say fresh corn tortillas stuffed with crispy diced and seasoned beef tongue, caramelized onions, salsa verde qualifies as "unique!"

Lean bison steak is tender and deeply flavored with a simple coffee-rub. The steak is sliced thinly and served on corn tortillas topped with a dollop of spicy avocado crema, a tangy red cabbage slaw, and sprinkled with green onions for unforgettable tacos.

Delicious Slow Cooked Lamb smothered in fun and flavorful harissa sauce and served with an easy avocado smash, fresh pomegranate salsa, and crunchy jicama sticks.

These vegetarian Nopales Tacos feature nopalitos (aka cactus pads), red chile sauce, caramelized onions, charred corn, and fresh toppings. With plenty of vitamins and minerals, they're a healthy way to shake up #MeatlessMonday or #TacoTuesday!

With the Mediterranean flavors of a falafel, these pita tacos combine chick peas and spices with healthy toppings like cucumber, tzatziki, and avocado hummus. They're vegetarian and can be ready in just 20 minutes!

These Enchilada Lentil Tacos have incredible depth of flavour! The lentils are cooked in a spicy enchilada sauce on the stove or in the slow cooker, then tucked inside tacos & topped with zesty lime slaw.

I really do love tempeh in most preparations, and the spice combo in these vegan tacos - cumin, ancho powder, coriander - caught my eye. If you're looking for a vegan option for #tacoTuesday, you can't beat the protein in tempeh!

Thanks to the spicy and salty tomatillo salsa and the sweet mango pomegranate salsa, these tacos have the perfect mix of salty, sweet and spicy. Lentils bring the protein, and roasted cauliflower adds flavor and more veggies to a healthy vegetarian taco option!