Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsJuniper Grill - BallantyneSignature Taco Bar Recipe

Signature Taco Bar Recipe

Time2h 30m
Serves8

[Choose 3] Slow Smoked Beef Brisket, Cajun Shrimp, Marinated Portobello, Mahi Mahi, Fire-Chicken. Add Queso & Chips +$4 per person.

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Ingredients

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Proteins

Queso & Chips

Method

Prepare Proteins

  1. 1

    Slow Smoked Beef Brisket

    Season brisket with your choice of spices and smoke at 225°F for 8-10 hours until tender. Slice thinly before serving.

  2. 2

    Cajun Shrimp

    Toss shrimp in Cajun seasoning and sauté in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until pink and cooked through.

  3. 3

    Marinated Portobello

    Marinate portobello mushrooms in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and herbs for 30 minutes, then grill for 5-7 minutes on each side.

  4. 4

    Mahi Mahi Fillets

    Season mahi mahi with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Grill on medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side or until flaky.

  5. 5

    Fire-Chicken

    Marinate chicken in spicy sauce for at least 1 hour. Grill or bake until fully cooked, about 20-25 minutes. Shred before serving.

Assemble Taco Bar

  1. 6

    Set Up Tortillas

    Warm corn tortillas in a skillet for 30 seconds on each side or wrap in foil and warm in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.

  2. 7

    Prepare Toppings

    Place shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and fresh cilantro in serving bowls.

  3. 8

    Prepare Lime Wedges

    Cut the limes into wedges and place them in a bowl for easy access.

Prepare Queso & Chips

  1. 9

    Make Queso

    In a saucepan, heat queso blanco cheese over medium heat until melted, stirring occasionally. Keep warm until serving.

  2. 10

    Prepare Tortilla Chips

    Pour tortilla chips into a large serving bowl or platter.

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