Street-Style Mexican Tacos with Citrus-Marinated Pork

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

Juicy pork marinated in bright citrus and spices, grilled and served in warm corn tortillas with fresh toppings for vibrant Mexican street food. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, orange juice, lime juice 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 pork shoulder, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 4 lime wedges
• 1/2 cup sliced radishes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder and marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
2. Step 2: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove pork from marinade and grill slices for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Warm 8 small corn tortillas on the grill for 1 minute per side until pliable and slightly toasted.
4. Step 4: Assemble tacos by placing grilled pork on each tortilla. Top with 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and sliced radishes. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the tacos.