# Mexican Street Tacos Carne Asada

These classic street tacos are simple, bold, and packed with fresh flavor from citrus-marinated steak, warm corn tortillas, and bright toppings.

- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 lbs flank steak or skirt steak
- 0.25 cup fresh lime juice
- 0.25 cup fresh orange juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 0.5 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 0.5 cup white onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
- Salsa of choice (verde, roja, or your favorite)

## Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, orange juice, minced garlic, olive oil, vinegar, chopped cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Place the steak into the marinade and coat evenly on all sides.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for deeper flavor.
4. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
5. Remove the steak from the marinade and shake off the excess.
6. Grill the steak for about 5–7 minutes per side, depending on thickness and desired doneness.
7. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes to keep the juices inside.
8. Slice the steak thinly against the grain for tender bites.
9. Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side.
10. Keep tortillas warm by wrapping them in a clean kitchen towel.
11. Place sliced carne asada onto each tortilla.
12. Top with chopped white onion and fresh cilantro.
13. Finish with a squeeze of lime and your favorite salsa.
14. Serve immediately and enjoy while hot.

## Equipment

- large bowl
- grill or grill pan
- cutting board
- dry skillet
- clean kitchen towel

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1bChVanYhK/
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- Extracted: 2026-03-13

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