The Ultimate Taco Guide: 6 Must-Try Recipes for Every Taco Lover
Taco night just got an upgrade. Whether you’re craving the deep, savory richness of birria, the citrus-kissed char of carne asada, or the smoky richness of tacos al pastor, this roundup delivers the best recipes—all backed by precision cooking temps. From perfectly grilled fish to slow-cooked pork carnitas, each recipe includes detailed temperature tips to help you nail doneness, flavor, and texture every time. These six taco styles aren’t just delicious—they’re dialed in for thermal success.
Birria Tacos (Quesabirria): Best Temps for Juicy, Cheesy Perfection
This relative newcomer to the scene has taken the world by storm, and it’s easy to understand why! juicy, tender meat combines with melty cheese to make mouth-watering tacos you’ll want to eat by the plateful. Get the temperature tips and tools you need to make them just right the first time and every time.
Get the IR thermometer for perfect griddle temps:
Beef Barbacoa Tacos: Temperature Tips for Tender, Flavor-Packed Results
For a more traditional version that will take you by surprise, barbacoa is the way to go. Made of luscious beef cheek, these tacos are rich. Get the recipe for the meat and an incredible salsa in this post. This otherwise tough cut needs careful temperature control to tenderize, so get our tips and get cooking!
A multi-channel thermometer will help you with your pit-temps and your meat temps:
Tacos Al Pastor: Mastering Temp for Authentic Mexican Flavor
What do you get when you take savory marinated pork, put it on a spit, and cook it with pineapple juice dripping down all over it? Tacos al pastor—and they’re amazing! These are some of our all-time favorites, and we’re certain you’ll love them too. Get the temps right, and they’re also super easy!
Grilled Fish Tacos: Foolproof Guide to Perfectly Cooked Fish
Red meat isn’t the only thing you can put in a tortilla with salsa…there’s also grilled fish. Perfect, flaky, tender fish makes for amazing tacos, and we have the thermal tips you need to make it. Get some cabbage slaw ready, because you’re going to want it for these treats.
Carne Asada Tacos: Perfect Grilled Skirt Steak, Every Time
Is there a more classic taco than carne asada? It’s hard to argue there is. Made with chopped grilled beef that has been seasoned and cooked to perfection, they shine on any table. Follow our guide to make sure the meat stays juicy for delectable results.
Thin meat needs a small sensor like this one:
Pork Carnitas Tacos: How to Cook Tender, Crispy Pork with Thermal Precision
What if you took everything delicious about pulled pork, make it better, and crisper, and put it in a taco? Would that be good? These pork carnitas tacos say yes, it would! Learn how to get crisp-tender meat using temperature for the best carnitas you’ve had in an age. Happy cooking!
Use a BlueDOT to track the temps:
