These street style tacos bring the vibrant flavors of a Mexican taquería right into your home kitchen. Marinated skirt steak is seared to tender, smoky perfection, then piled into warm corn tortillas. Each bite delivers a burst of citrus from orange and lime juices, balanced by garlic, cumin, and a touch of chili powder.
What sets these tacos apart is the quick marinade and high-heat cooking method. In just under an hour—including 30 minutes of hands-off marinating—you’ll have juicy, well-seasoned meat ready to fill your tortillas. Topped simply with fresh cilantro and diced white onion, these tacos let the steak’s flavor shine through.
Perfect for casual dinner parties or a weeknight treat, this street style taco recipe scales easily. Make a double batch of marinade to prep extra meat, or swap the grill for a skillet when the weather doesn’t cooperate. Serve with lime wedges on the side, and watch them disappear.
Ingredients for Street Style Tacos
Steak Marinade
To Assemble
Step-by-Step Instructions
Make the Marinade
Whisk together ¼ cup olive oil, orange juice and zest, lime juice and zest, soy sauce, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, oregano, and chili powder in a medium bowl.
Marinate the Steak
Add steak pieces, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate 30 minutes (up to 8 hours). Stir once before cooking.
Cook the Steak
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add steak in a single layer. Sear 2 minutes, then cook 1–2 more minutes until no longer pink. Remove from heat.
Warm the Tortillas
Heat each tortilla 10–15 seconds per side in a dry skillet until lightly browned. Stack and wrap in a towel to keep warm.
Assemble Tacos
Fill each tortilla with seared steak. Top with diced onion and cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
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Marinating Time: For best flavor, marinate at least 30 minutes. Overnight marinade yields even more tender steak.
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Grill Option: Grill steak at 400–450 °F for 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
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Gluten-Free: Substitute tamari or coconut aminos for soy sauce.
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Make-Ahead: Marinate and cook steak up to 3 days ahead; reheat gently in a skillet or microwave.
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Tortilla Tips: Warm and wrap in a towel to keep them pliable and prevent tearing.
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Variations: Add sliced avocado, pickled onions, or crumbled queso fresco for extra flair.
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12 servings
1 taco
- Amount per serving
- Calories192
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g13%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Trans Fat 0.2g
- Monounsaturated Fat 5g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
- Cholesterol 36mg12%
- Sodium 329mg15%
- Total Carbohydrate 14g6%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Total Sugars 1g
- Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
- Protein 14g
- Vitamin A 78mcg9%
- Vitamin C 4mg5%
- Calcium 32mg3%
- Iron 2mg12%
- Potassium 252mg6%
- Vitamin D 0mcg0%
- Vitamin E 0mg0%
- Vitamin K 0mcg0%
- Thiamin 0mg0%
- Riboflavin 0mg0%
- Niacin 0mg0%
- Vitamin B6 0mg0%
- Folate 0mcg0%
- Vitamin B12 0mg0%
- Biotin 0mcg0%
- Pantothenic Acid 0mg0%
- Phosphorus 0mg0%
- Iodine 0mcg0%
- Magnesium 0mg0%
- Zinc 0mg0%
- Selenium 0mcg0%
- Copper 0mg0%
- Manganese 0mg0%
- Chromium 0mcg0%
- Molybdenum 0mcg0%
- Chloride 0mg0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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