Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLa FondaTacos Recipe

Tacos Recipe

Inspired by La Fonda
Time45m
Serves3

Three tacos served with your choice of meat.

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Ingredients

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Taco Shells

Meat Options

Taco Fillings

Seasoning

Method

Prepare the Meat

  1. 1

    Cook Ground Beef

    In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula.

  2. 2

    Cook Chicken Breast

    In a pot of boiling water, add chicken breast. Cook for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Shred using two forks.

  3. 3

    Cook Pork Shoulder

    Slow cook the pork shoulder in a slow cooker with a little water for 6-8 hours on low until tender. Shred with two forks.

Season the Meat

  1. 4

    Add Seasoning

    For each meat option, add chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper while cooking. Stir well to combine and let it cook for another 5 minutes.

Prepare Taco Shells

  1. 5

    Heat Tortillas

    In a separate skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the corn tortillas one at a time and cook for about 30 seconds on each side until warmed and slightly crispy.

Assemble Tacos

  1. 6

    Fill Tacos

    Place a few spoonfuls of the cooked meat into each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, and chopped cilantro.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

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