Taco Night Recipes
By: Marci Renee

 

Enhance your taco night experience with these flavorful recipes from Marci Renee’s collection.
Each dish complements the others, creating a well-rounded and satisfying meal for you and your guests.

Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
If you enjoy the Jalapeno Ranch at Chuy’s, you are going to love Marci’s version! Throw
everything into a food processor or blender, pour it in a mason jar for safe keeping and you
have a quick and tasty dressing or dip recipe! It’s not only perfect with tortilla chips but great on
tex-mex salads as well!
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Steak Quesadillas
Indulge in these savory Steak Quesadillas, featuring perfectly seasoned steak, melted cheese,
and sautéed vegetables, all nestled between crispy tortillas. Whether prepared on a Blackstone
griddle or in an air fryer, these quesadillas are both versatile and delicious.
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Homemade Guacamole
No taco night is complete without creamy, fresh guacamole. Marci's Homemade Guacamole
recipe combines ripe avocados, zesty lime juice, and a blend of spices to create a dip that's
perfect with tortilla chips or as a topping for your quesadillas.
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Mexican Street Corn
Add a burst of flavor with this Mexican Street Corn recipe. Grilled corn on the cob is slathered
with a creamy, tangy sauce and sprinkled with cotija cheese and chili powder, offering a
delightful side dish that pairs wonderfully with any Mexican-inspired meal.
Incorporate these recipes into your next taco night to create a diverse and flavorful spread that
will delight everyone’s taste buds.
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Cilantro Lime Rice
This Cilantro Lime Rice is a must-have side dish for taco night. Made with fresh ingredients, it's
super simple to make and adds a zesty, refreshing flavor that complements any taco filling.
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I’ve also been making my own Chipotle Bowls at Home! I start by making the Cilantro Lime
Rice. While that’s sitting and doing it’s thing, I’ll make the Mexican Street Corn, a pico de gallo,
bake some diced chicken seasoned with garlic salt and Texas Seasoning. I start building the
bowl by layering the rice, corn, pico, chicken, shredded monterey jack cheese, top with
guacamole and either sour cream or Jalapeno Ranch, depending on whose bowl it is!

 

Marci Renee is a local momma of 3 who shares family recipes, DIY projects and so much more. Check out her website by clicking here  and be sure to follow her on Facebook by clicking here.

This article was originally published in May 2025.