14 Best-Ever Tacos for Cinco de Mayo

By Food & Wine
April 19, 2017
PHOTO © PHOEBE LAPINE
Grab a cerveza and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these 14 incredible taco recipes.
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Chicken Tinga Tacos

© John Kernick

These simple, delicious tacos feature tinga, the smoky Mexican tomato sauce.

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Seafood-Chorizo Tacos

PHOTO © BROOKE FITTS

Crumbled Mexican chorizo adds delicious rich flavor to these shrimp tacos.

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Beer-Braised Turkey Tacos

PHOTO © JOSEPH DE LEO

Mexican dark beer such as Negra Modelo enhances the flavor of these fantastic tacos.

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Tilapia Tacos

PHOTO © TODD PORTER & DIANE CU

These classic fish tacos feature tangy cabbage slaw.

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Fried Chicken Tacos 

PHOTO © CON POULOS

F&W Chef-in-Residence Andrew Zimmern serves these incredible crispy chicken tacos with avocado-tomatillo sauce.

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Falafel Tacos with Spiced Citrus Crema

PHOTO © KAMRAN SIDDIQI

These vegetarian tacos are a fun Middle Eastern–meets–Mexican dish.

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Lime-Marinated Chicken Tacos

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Grilled scallions add fantastic sweetness to these fast chicken tacos.

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Duck Confit Tacos

PHOTO © QUENTIN BACON

For an easy version of star chef José Andrés’s delicious tacos, use store-bought confit duck legs.

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Fresh Cabbage and Avocado Tacos with Queso Fresco

PHOTO © GUY AMBROSINO

Ready in just 20 minutes, these healthy tacos are made with a mix of red and green cabbage.

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Soft Pork Tacos with Spicy Black Beans

PHOTO © MARCUS NILSSON

Protein–rich black beans star in these incredible pork tacos.

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BBQ Shredded Pork and Quinoa Tacos

PHOTO © KRISTEN STEVENS

Tart avocado salsa accompanies these delicious pulled pork tacos.

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Bacon, Cheese and Jalapeño Tacos

PHOTO © CON POULOS

These addictive bacon tacos are pressed on a griddle, and feature three cheeses.

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Grilled Lamb and Red Onion Tacos

PHOTO © LUCY SCHAEFFER

Bobby Flay’s terrific tacos are served with a tomato-mint salsa.

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Shrimp Tacos with Edamame Succotash and Avocado Crema

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Quick and easy to make, these delicious shrimp tacos are made with edamame and corn laced with lime juice and crema, a tangy blend of avocado and Greek yogurt.

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