Honey-Lime Grilled Pork Tacos with Fresh Cilantro Slaw

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

Tender grilled pork marinated in honey and lime, served in soft tortillas topped with a crisp, tangy cilantro slaw for a vibrant Mexican-inspired taco. This mexican-inspired tacos & burritos ready in about 55 minutes pairs pork tenderloin, honey, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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 lb, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch strips pork tenderloin
• 2 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 2 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1/4 tsp salt (for slaw)

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Add 1 lb pork tenderloin strips and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
2. Step 2: While pork marinates, prepare the slaw by combining 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1 tsp lime zest, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, and 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl. Toss well and refrigerate until serving.
3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove pork from marinade, letting excess drip off, and grill strips for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by dividing grilled pork evenly among tortillas and topping with a generous spoonful of cilantro slaw. Serve immediately with lime wedges if desired.