Grilled Lime-Cilantro Pork Tacos with Avocado Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-24 · Updated 2026-06-24

Juicy grilled pork marinated in zesty lime and cilantro, served in warm corn tortillas with a fresh avocado salsa for a vibrant Mexican street food experience. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, fresh lime juice, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs pork shoulder, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup (2 limes) fresh lime juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup, chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 12 small corn tortillas
• 2, diced ripe avocados
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice for salsa
• 1/4 tsp salt for salsa

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs thinly sliced pork shoulder to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
3. Step 3: Prepare avocado salsa by combining 2 diced ripe avocados, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1 small minced jalapeño, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl. Stir gently and set aside.
4. Step 4: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill pork slices for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred.
5. Step 5: Warm 12 small corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds per side. Assemble tacos by placing grilled pork on each tortilla and topping with avocado salsa. Serve immediately.