Spicy Mexican Street-Style Tacos with Grilled Pork

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

Tender grilled pork marinated in smoky spices served on warm corn tortillas with fresh salsa and creamy avocado for an authentic street food experience. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, chili powder, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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, thinly sliced pork shoulder
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp, fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 small, finely chopped red onion
• 1, deseeded and finely chopped jalapeño
• 2 medium, diced tomatoes
• 1 medium, sliced avocado
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• to taste salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder with 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1 tsp salt. Toss well to coat and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: While pork marinates, prepare salsa by mixing 2 diced medium tomatoes, 1/2 finely chopped red onion, 1 deseeded and finely chopped jalapeño, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and salt to taste in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. Step 3: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated pork slices for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until pliable and slightly toasted.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by placing grilled pork onto each tortilla, topping with fresh salsa, sliced 1 medium avocado, and a dollop of 1/4 cup sour cream.
6. Step 6: Garnish with extra cilantro if desired and serve immediately for optimal flavor and texture.