Jul 14 2026
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Pico De Gallo Taco Recipe

Inspired by Big Papi's - Real Good Tacos
Time30m
Serves4

Make Pico De Gallo Taco Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Seasoning

Taco Components

Method

Pico De Gallo Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño pepper finely. Remove seeds from the jalapeño if you prefer less heat.

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and chopped fresh cilantro.

  3. 3

    Add Lime Juice

    Squeeze the juice of one lime over the vegetable mixture.

  4. 4

    Season the Mixture

    Add salt and black pepper to the mixture. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

  5. 5

    Let it Sit

    Allow the pico de gallo to sit for at least 15 minutes at room temperature to let the flavors meld.

Taco Assembly

  1. 6

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a dry skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

  2. 7

    Add the Protein

    Place a scoop of cooked ground beef or chicken in the center of each tortilla.

  3. 8

    Top with Pico De Gallo

    Add a generous spoonful of the prepared pico de gallo on top of the protein.

  4. 9

    Add Cheese and Sour Cream

    Sprinkle shredded cheese over the pico de gallo and add a dollop of sour cream.

  5. 10

    Serve

    Fold the tortillas in half and serve immediately while warm.

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