Pork Street Tacos are a quick and flavorful way to turn leftover pork tenderloin into a satisfying meal. With warm tortillas, fresh toppings, and a touch of spice, these tacos come together in minutes and taste like they came from your favorite taco stand.
Inspired by classic Mexican street tacos and the simplicity of chicken carnitas, this recipe keeps things easy without sacrificing flavor. Whether you're looking for a way to repurpose leftovers or craving a homemade taco night, this recipe has you covered.
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Why You'll Love Pork Street Tacos
Quick & Easy – Ready in under 15 minutes with minimal prep.
Great for Leftovers – A delicious way to use up pork tenderloin without it feeling like the same meal.
Customizable – Load up your tacos with your favorite toppings to make them your own.
Ingredients
Pork tenderloin filet: I used a seasoned Pork Loin filet.
Extra virgin olive oil
Tortillas: buy street taco sized tortillas, or make your own with this homemade flour tortilla recipe!
Pickled red onions: these are easy to make in just minutes!
Toppings: You can use a variate of your favorite taco toppings. My favorites are cilantro, avocado, and fresh lime juice!
Substitutions
Meat Alternative – Use shredded rotisserie chicken or leftover turkey tenderloin.
Tortillas – Swap corn tortillas for flour or even lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.
Seasoning – If you don’t have taco seasoning, make your own homemade taco seasoning.
Variations
Spicy Pork Tacos – Add diced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce for extra heat.
BBQ Pork Tacos – Toss the pork in a bit of BBQ sauce for a smoky-sweet twist.
Pineapple Pork Tacos – Add fresh pineapple chunks for a sweet contrast to the savory meat.
Storage
Refrigerate: store leftovers in airtight containers up to 4 days.
Freeze: Leftover pork can be stored in a freezer safe airtight container up to 3 months.
Reheat: Warm thawed pork on the stove top over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
Tips
- Warm your tortillas on a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame for the best texture.
- Shred or chop the pork finely so it absorbs more flavor.
- Don’t overload the tacos—keep them simple for that authentic street taco feel.
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Serve with..
Pair with Spanish rice and refried beans for a full meal.
Serve with a side of tortilla chips and guacamole.
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Easy Pork Street Tacos
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Ingredients
- 1 Pork tenderloin trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Easy Pickled Red Onions
- 1 avocado diced
- ½ cup cilantro diced
- 12 Street Taco Soft Shell
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet until hot. Place pork in skillet and turn heat down to medium. Cook, stirring often, until pork is cooked through.
- While pork is cooking, chop avocado and cilantro. Place meat, avocado, pickled red onions, and cilantro in soft shell street taco. Serve.
David @ Spiced says
Delicious! We love taco nights around our house, and this recipe is perfect since it's so easy to prepare. This is definitely going on our menu sometime soon...thanks so much for sharing! #client