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12 Taco Recipes That Are So Good, They Will Make You Wish Every Night Was Taco Night

It's quite possible that our relationship with Mexican food can be categorized as one of the greatest love stories of our time — because honestly, who doesn't feel passionate about eating tacos? Whether we head over to Chipotle or schlep to Taco Bell, biting into that crispy shell is unlike anything else. But that doesn't mean that you can't make your own tacos at home.

These 12 taco recipes go above and beyond your usual fix, bringing in more vegetables, delicious sauces, and some unexpected ingredients. Try them out to make taco night every night, and soon enough we'll need a taco emoji more than ever.

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by Rebecca Deczynski

Chorizo and Potato Breakfast Tacos

You know that breakfast burritos are one of the greatest creations of mankind, but did you ever consider making a breakfast taco? A Beautiful Mess is here to put a twist on your morning meal.

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Cuban Fish Tacos With Chipotle Lime Crema & Citrus Mango Slaw

Fish tacos are a classic dish, but a touch of citrus makes them really wow. Half-Baked Harvest uses limes and mangos to add some major zest.

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Healthy Beefy Tacos

You can never go wrong with a classic beef taco. Averie Cooks makes a healthier version that is basically foolproof.

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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos With Avocado-Pepita Dip

Tacos may traditionally be a meaty dish, but Cookie and Kate’s vegetarian take on this dish bursts with so much savory goodness you won’t even miss the beef.

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Grilled Tofu Tacos

Take a break from the fish tacos to try something new. Love and Lemons’ grilled tofu tacos are piled with red cabbage, corn, and avocado cream for a refreshing supper.

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Taco Lettuce Wraps

Yes, you can get your taco fix sans tortilla or shell. Damn Delicious uses leafy lettuce to serve up your favorite taco fillings the healthier way.

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Chipotle Chicken Tacos

The secret ingredient for tantalizingly tender chicken? Orange juice. Mel’s Kitchen Cafe breaks down how to make the chicken tacos of your dreams.

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Vegetarian Crunch Wrap Supreme

It may not be a classic taco, but we’re obsessed with this Taco Bell creation. A Beautiful Mess’ vegetarian version makes it easy for us to validate snacking on this Mexican-inspired goodness.

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Arugula and Black Bean Tacos With Pickled Radish and Feta

Fresh vegetables have a welcome place in Cookie and Kate’s taco repertoire. Just sprinkle with feta cheese for a final touch.

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Miso-Maple Sweet Potato Tacos

Miso and maple may be one of the weirdest flavor combinations out there, but when it works, it works. Love and Lemons’ unique tacos have got our mouths watering.

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Tequila Marinated Fish & Shrimp Tacos

Use that bottle of José Cuervo for something other than margaritas. The Crepes of Wrath’s fish and shrimp tacos are marinated in tequila for an extra zing.

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Big Fat Greek Tacos

Leave it to Mel’s Kitchen Cafe’s to make Greek-Mexican food a thing. Never underestimate the power of some good tzatziki sauce.

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