🌮🔥 Carne Asada Tacos with Homemade Salsa

Juicy, smoky, citrus-marinated steak wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with fresh, zesty salsa—taco perfection!

There’s nothing quite like authentic Carne Asada Tacos. The steak is marinated in bold flavors—lime, orange, garlic, and spices—then grilled until perfectly charred. Add a bright homemade salsa and you’ve got a restaurant-worthy taco night right at home. 😍❤️

🥩 Ingredients:

For the Carne Asada

1 ½–2 lbs flank or skirt steak

¼ cup olive oil

¼ cup fresh lime juice

¼ cup orange juice

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp vinegar (apple cider or white)

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp oregano

Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Homemade Salsa

4 Roma tomatoes

1 jalapeño (seeds removed if you prefer mild)

¼ cup chopped onion

¼ cup fresh cilantro

1 clove garlic

Juice of 1 lime

Salt, to taste

To Serve

Warm corn or flour tortillas

Chopped onion

Cilantro

Lime wedges

Optional: avocado, cotija cheese

🔥 Instructions

1. Marinate the Steak

Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and spices.

Add the steak, coat well, and marinate at least 1 hour (overnight is best).

2. Make the Homemade Salsa

Roast or pan-char the tomatoes and jalapeño until darkened and softened.

Blend with onion, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and salt.

Chill until ready to serve.

3. Grill the Steak

Heat grill or cast-iron pan to high.

Cook carne asada 4–6 minutes per side, depending on thickness.

Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.

4. Assemble the Tacos

Warm tortillas.

Fill with carne asada, fresh salsa, onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Add avocado or cotija if you like!

⭐ Tips for the Best Carne Asada

Skirt steak = most tender & flavorful

Marinate overnight for deeper flavor

Slice thin to keep the meat tender

Char the salsa veggies for smoky depth