Jul 14 2026
Restaurants›Lucha Cantina›Student Carne Asada Recipe

Student Carne Asada Recipe

Inspired by Lucha Cantina
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Indulge in our Student Carne Asada, featuring tender, marinated flank steak grilled to perfection and bursting with flavor. Served with warm tortillas, zesty pico de gallo, and a side of creamy guacamole, this dish is a fulfilling and delicious pick-me-up that will satisfy your cravings and fuel your day!

Jump to Recipe

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Carne Asada Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the Steak

    In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade. Place the flank steak in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

  2. 2

    Grill the Steak

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the steak for about 5-7 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.

  3. 3

    Rest and Slice

    Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips.

  4. 4

    Prepare Tacos

    Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or stovetop. Assemble the tacos by placing strips of carne asada on each tortilla. Top with sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, and salsa.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Student Carne Asada tacos!

More from Lucha Cantina