Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsMonroe's Restaurant#1 Calavacitas Tacos Recipe

#1 Calavacitas Tacos Recipe

Time30m
Serves1

3 soft flour tacos stuffed with our fresh grilled calavacitas, mozzarella cheese, chopped green chile, lettuce, tomato and avocado. Served with Puerto Rican beans, rice and a hot sopa.

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Ingredients

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Tacos

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Grill the Vegetables

    In a grill pan over medium heat, add the zucchini and yellow squash. Grill for about 5-7 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Tacos

    Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until pliable. Place a portion of the grilled calavacitas in the center of each tortilla.

  3. 3

    Add Toppings

    Sprinkle the grilled vegetables with mozzarella cheese, chopped green chile, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and sliced avocado.

  4. 4

    Fold and Serve

    Fold the tortillas over the fillings and serve immediately with Puerto Rican beans and rice on the side.

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