# Tequila Lime Marinade for Fajitas & Carne Asada

A flavorful marinade for carne asada or fajitas that features tequila, citrus, fresh pineapple for tenderization, and savory aromatics.

- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 oz tequila
- 2 whole lime
- 1 whole orange
- 1 small piece pineapple, fresh
- 1/2 whole onion, sliced
- 4 clove garlic, minced
- 1 handful cilantro
- 1 whole jalapeño, sliced
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/2 tsp blue agave
- 1 dash worcestershire sauce
- 1 to taste margarita salt
- 1 tbsp butter

## Instructions

1. Combine tequila, lime juice, orange juice, chopped fresh pineapple, sliced onion, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeño, oil, blue agave, worcestershire sauce, and margarita salt in a glass dish to marinate the meat.
2. Place the dish in the refrigerator to marinate.
3. Remove the meat from the marinade and place on a hot grill.
4. Simmer the leftover marinade liquid with butter on the grill to create a baste.
5. Cover the grill with a lid to cook for a short period.
6. Season the meat while on the grill.
7. Flip the meat and continue grilling until done.
8. Baste the grilling meat with the butter-marinade mixture.

## Equipment

- measuring cup
- citrus juicer
- cutting board
- knife
- glass dish
- tongs
- grill
- small pan
- silicone brush

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Bq1uz4xCf/
- Creator: ArnieTex
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/95f55356-4fa0-4c7d-ba4f-90df20820412
- Extracted: 2026-09-12

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