Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsHacienda ColoradoCarnitas Tacos Recipe

Carnitas Tacos Recipe

Inspired by Hacienda Colorado
Time30m
Serves1

Three Fire-grilled corn tortillas filled with melted cheese, roasted habanero salsa, roasted jalapeño peppers, pico de gallo, cilantro, avocado and fresh crema. All fire-grilled street tacos are made with soft corn tortillas, and served with black beans and rice.

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Ingredients

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Taco Filling

Method

Taco Preparation

  1. 1

    Grill the Tortillas

    Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Place the corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side until they are soft and have grill marks. Remove and set aside.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Tacos

    On each tortilla, sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese. Top with roasted jalapeño slices, a few spoonfuls of roasted habanero salsa, and pico de gallo. Add chopped cilantro and slices of avocado on top, followed by a dollop of fresh crema.

Sides Preparation

  1. 3

    Heat the Black Beans

    In a small saucepan, heat the canned black beans over medium heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally.

  2. 4

    Prepare the Rice

    If using leftover rice, simply reheat it in a microwave or on the stove until hot. If cooking fresh rice, follow package instructions to prepare 1 cup of rice.

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