Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLa Ristra New Mexican KitchenGrilled Mahi Mahi Tacos Recipe

Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

herb rubbed mahi aioli guacamole house slaw pico de gallo

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Ingredients

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For the Mahi Mahi

For the Aioli

For the Guacamole

For the House Slaw

For the Pico de Gallo

For Serving

Method

Prepare the Mahi Mahi

  1. 1

    Marinate the Fish

    In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Add the Mahi Mahi fillets and coat them well. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Grill the Fish

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated Mahi Mahi fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks.

Prepare the Aioli

  1. 3

    Mix the Aioli

    In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, lime juice, and salt. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Prepare the Guacamole

  1. 4

    Mash the Avocados

    In a bowl, mash the ripe avocados until smooth. Leave some chunks for texture if desired.

  2. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Add diced tomato, chopped red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to the mashed avocado. Mix thoroughly and adjust salt to taste.

Prepare the House Slaw

  1. 6

    Mix the Slaw

    In a bowl, combine shredded cabbage, grated carrot, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and salt. Mix well until the cabbage is well coated.

Prepare the Pico de Gallo

  1. 7

    Combine Pico de Gallo Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix diced tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Stir well and let sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Assemble the Tacos

  1. 8

    Warm the Tortillas

    Lightly warm the corn tortillas on the grill or in a skillet for a few seconds on each side until pliable.

  2. 9

    Build the Tacos

    On each tortilla, layer grilled Mahi Mahi, a dollop of aioli, guacamole, house slaw, and pico de gallo. Serve immediately.

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