Carne Asada Tacos with Homemade Salsa

Carne Asada Tacos with Homemade Salsa bring together everything people love about authentic taco-night flavors: smoky, citrus-marinated steak, warm tortillas, and a vibrant salsa made from freshly roasted ingredients. This dish strikes the perfect balance between bold, bright, and savory—every bite delivering layered depth and irresistible freshness. It’s the kind of meal that feels festive, comforting, and completely satisfying whether you’re feeding a crowd or treating yourself.

The carne asada starts with a classic marinade of orange and lime juices, soy sauce, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, and spices. This blend tenderizes the steak while infusing it with citrusy tang, subtle sweetness, and rich savory notes. Once grilled over high heat, the meat develops a caramelized char that locks in those flavors and gives the tacos their signature smoky edge. Slicing the steak thinly against the grain ensures every bite is tender and juicy.

The homemade salsa elevates everything. Roasting tomatoes, jalapeños, onion, and garlic deepens their flavor, adding a faint smokiness that complements the steak beautifully. Blended with cilantro and lime, the salsa becomes bright, zesty, and incredibly fresh—exactly what a good taco needs. Its simplicity is what makes it shine.

Assembling the tacos is as enjoyable as eating them. Warm corn tortillas become the perfect canvas for tender carne asada, freshly made salsa, crisp onions, and a burst of cilantro. A squeeze of lime ties everything together with a final hit of brightness. These tacos are vibrant, rustic, and full of classic Mexican street-style flavor.

Servings: 8–10 tacos
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Marinate Time: 2–4 hours
Total Time: About 3 hours

Ingredients

For the carne asada:

• 2 lbs flank steak or skirt steak
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeño, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

For the homemade salsa:

• 3 Roma tomatoes
• 2 jalapeños (or serranos for more heat)
• 1/4 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt to taste

For serving:

• Corn tortillas
• Extra cilantro
• Diced onion
• Lime wedges

Instructions:

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