These tantalizing taco dishes demonstrate that you don't necessarily need tortillas and salsa to make the perfect taco. With innovative ingredients and unusual flavor combinations, these tasty tacos can be enjoyed all year round.
Some of the more unusual taco dishes are those that attempt to use unconventional ingredients. For example, some taco recipes substitute standard tortillas for shells made from waffles, lettuce, spaghetti noodles and and even strips of bacon. And it is not just the taco shell that has been replaced. Some of these unique taco dishes also feature unorthodox fillings such as sausage and eggs or ice cream and chocolate.
For something more traditional, there are a number of recipes that stick to the classic taco formula, but add a tasty twist. For example, there are taco dishes with non-traditional meat fillings such as sirloin steak, corned beef and even soy chicken. While it may not be beef, these taco recipes stick to classic taco flavors and traditional Mexican ingredients.
33 Tantalizing Taco Dishes
From Pasta Bacon Taco Hybrids to Ice Cream Cereal Tacos:
Katherine Pendrill — Jun 21, 2015 — Lifestyle
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Porky Mexican-Inspired Breakfasts
The Bacon Weave Taco Improves a Timeless Food Design
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Tantalizing Taco Burritos
The Taco Bell Quesarito is a Burrito Wrapped Up in a Soft Quesadilla
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Bacon-Infused Dessert Tacos
The Bacon Weave Choco Taco Combines Sweet and Savory Flavors
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Latticed BLT Tacos
DudeFoods's Bacon Weave Tacos are Filled with Chopped Lettuce and Tomatoes
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Croissant Waffle Tacos
This Waffle and Croissant Hybrid is Available at Some IHOP Locations
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Pasta Bacon Taco Hybrids
These Indulgent Bacon Weave Taco Breaks Calorie-Topping Records
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Breakfast Waffle Tacos
Taco Bell’s Breakfast Feast is Going Nationwide
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Double Taco Bun Burgers
This Burger Uses Tacos as Buns for a Crunchy Alternative
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Asian Taco Recipes
Iamafoodblog's Vietnamese Braised Beef Taco is a Hybrid Between Cultures
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Nacho Taco Kits
This Old El Paso Taco Kit Features a Cheesy Orange Dorito-Like Taco
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Mexican-Inspired Biscuit Meals
The Latest Taco Bell Breakfast is Topped with Jalapeno Honey Sauce
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Meatless Taco Salads
This Recipe from Oh My Veggies Adheres to Vegan Diet Restrictions
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DIY Dessert Tacos
The Taco Bell Chocolate Taco Kit Lets You Make Your Own Choco Tacos
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Fried Tortilla Chip Tacos
The Deep Fried Doritos Locos Taco Takes Taco Bell to New Heights
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Spaghetti Taco Shells
This Mexican-Themed Twist on Spaghetti and Meatballs is From The Vulgar Chef
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Frozen Chocolate Tacos
These Homemade Choco Tacos are a Delicious Frozen Dessert
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Fried Pizza Tacos
This Crispy and Savory Dish From Oh, Bite It! Consists of Folded and Fried Pizza
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Pancake Taco Hybrids
Mr. Breakfast's Indulgent Recipe is Infused with Eggs and Bacon
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Reuben Taco Sliders
The Vulgar Chef Created a Mini Reuben Sandwich That Exists in Taco Form
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Crispy Ramen Tacos
These Delicious Noodle Tacos Fuse Together Japanese and Mexican Cuisine
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Noodle-Infused Tacos
This Ramen Taco Mixes up a Favorite Mexican Dish
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Cheese-Stuffed Taco Shells
The Taco Bell Quesalupa is a Quesadilla and Chalupa Hybrid
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Grapefruit-Topped Tacos
This Recipe for Fish Tacos and Salsa Includes Grapefruit and Avocado
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Luxe Steak Frites
Chef Bob Pairs a Classic Dish with a Savory Bearnaise Sauce
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Taco Breakfast Fries
Chow's Chorizo Y Papas Breakfast Tacos Are Infused with Sausage
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Ice Cream Cereal Tacos
This Ice Cream Taco from DudeFoods Uses a Shell Made out of Cocoa Pebbles
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Ginger Garlic Steak Tacos
This Indian Infusing Recipe is Topped with Pineapple Pico de Gallo
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Campfire Confection Tacos
The Vulgar Chef's S'Mores Taco Takes Inspiration From Mexican Cuisine
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Crunchy Taco Cupcakes
These Savory Cupcakes are Made with Refried Beans and Corn Chips
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Breakfast Biscuit Tacos
The New Biscuit Taco from Taco Bell is Filled with Sausage and Egg
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Chorizo Breakfast Tacos
This Savory Breakfast Recipe Includes Potato Hash and a Fried Egg
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Vegan Chicken Tacos
Spicy Teriyaki Chick'n Tacos Offer a Plethora of Protein without Meat
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Mexican Sirloin Snacks
The Food Network Skirt Steak Tacos Add a Meaty Punch to Typical Tortillas
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Vegetal Ice Cream Collections
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Fan-Created Menu Items
Creative Customer Orders Inspired the Taco Bell Fan Style Menu
Herbaceous Ice Creams
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Snackable Frozen Appetizers
TAST!EZ's New Products Bring Restaurant-Quality Snacks Home
Frozen Tomato Sandwich Recipes
The 'Tomato Ice Toast' Trend is Gaining Popularity on TikTok
Hybrid Cuisine Meal Kits
The Old El Paso Mexican Pizza Kit Has a Restaurant-Inspired Profile
Collaboration Cracker Taco Shells
Ortega Cheez-It Taco Shells Have a Cheesy Taste in Every Bite
Flavor Mashup Snacks
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Tex-Mex Instant Noodles
Old El Paso Ramen Noodles Excite Taste Buds with Spicy, Smoky Flavors
Cereal-Steeped Ice Creams
The Cereal-sly Delicious Series by Salt & Straw Remixes Familiar Flavors
Edible Hot Sauce Packets
Taco Bell Unveiled the Fire Queso Sauce Packet at Live Más LIVE 2026
Internationally-Inspired Frozen Treats
The Dairy Queen Blizzard Cup Lineup Includes Three Options
Streetstyle Snack Pouches
The Cheez-It Walking Taco's Packaging Was Made for K-12 Foodservice
Chocolatey Mexican QSR Drinks
The Taco Bell Cream Chiller is Exclusive to the Live Más Café
Waffle-Flavored Frozen Desserts
Kellanova Created Eggo Ice Cream in Flavors Like Buttery Maple
Intense Rolled Tortilla Snacks
The Six New Takis Flavors Range from Zero Heat to Spicy
Burger-Inspired Wonton Tacos
Applebee's Bacon Cheeseburger Wonton Tacos are a New Culinary Mashup
At-Home QSR Taco Meals
The Taco Bell at Home Line Satisfies Cravings at the Comforts of Home
Handheld Taco-Inspired Pastries
Taco Cabana Debuts a Pastry Take of Its Bean and Cheese Taco
Grilled Creme Brulee Tortillas
Taco Bell is Testing a New Creme Brulee Crunchwrap Slider
Baking Mix-Inspired Frozen Treats
The Dairy Queen Mixing Bowl Mashup Blizzard Treat is Textural
Street Food-Inspired QSR Menus
Taco Bell’s Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas are Decadent
Deep-Fried Pickle Tacos
The Del Taco Fried Pickle Taco Gets in on Pickle Popularity
Dessert-Themed QSR Empanadas
The Taco Bell Dessert Empanadas Come in Two Options
Eclipse-Themed Taco Boxes
The Limited-Edition Taco Totality Gear Box Celebrates a Rare Event
Frozen Seasoned Tofu Crumbles
Ota Tofu's Plant-Based Crumbles Enhance Tacos, Sauces, Pizzas & More
Creamy Hot Sauces
Mexican Taquerias Inspired Tia Lupita's New Condiments
Steak-Packed Tex-Mex Sliders
The Taco Bell Steak & Queso Crunchwrap Sliders are Satisfying
Crunchy Cactus Chips
Cactus Crunch Tortilla Chips are Made with Nutritious Nopal Flour
Globally Inspired Mashup Recipes
The TUMS Food Match Cup Fuses Fandom, Food and Heartburn Relief
Soy Sauce Ice Creams
Banana Tree Soy Sauce Ice Cream Balances Savory, Umami and Sweet Flavors
Tex-Mex QSR Pocket Sandwiches
The Taco Bell Crispalupa Has a Convenient, Crispy Format
Warm Weather-Taco Menus
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Has a New Viva Los Tacos Menu for Late Spring
Mexican-Style Tortilla Strips
Simple-Ingredient Mi Tierra Tortilla Strips are Crafted in Mexico
Protein Breakfast Tacos
Egglife Foods' New Grab & Go Tacos Share 16 Grams of Protein Per Serving
Meaty Ranch Tex-Mex Menus
The Taco Bell Chicken Bacon Ranch Menu Items Come in Two Options
Spicy Textural Chicken Wraps
The Taco Bell Southwest Hot Chicken Crunchwrap is Limited-Edition
Baking-Inspired Gelatos
The Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto Bakery Collection Has Three Flavors
Extravagant Qsr Menu Reveals
Taco Bell Debuts 2026 Menu Roadmap with Live Más LIVE
Burger-Style Frozen Novelties
The Frosty Burger Serves Chicken Ice Cream in an Encrusted Patty
Latin-Inspired Youth-Focused Foods
Little Spoon and Siete Foods Debut Two Limited-Edition Meals
Hybrid Burger-Inspired Tacos
Freddy's Smash Burger Taco is Priced Starting at $3.49
Southwestern Cuisine QSR Meals
These Whataburger Menu Items Come in New and Returning Options
Crunchy Dorado-Style Tacos
Taco John’s is Introducing the New Crunchy Dorado Taco
Collaboration Filled Pastry Bites
Dulce de Leche Cinnabon Delights Were Created with Taco Bell
Crispy Butter Chicken Tacos
The Butter Chicken Taco is Coming to Taco Bell Locations in the U.S.
State-Specific Food Kits
Goldbelly's Taste of America Food Boxes Explore Culinary History
Cheesy Heat-and-Eat Potato Dishes
These New Albert Bartlett Products Come in Two Varieties
Taco-Flavored Snack Crackers
Cheez-It Cheesy Taco Crackers are a Walmart Exclusive
Beef Tallow Tortilla Chips
Vaca Chips Makes Clean, Simple-Ingredient Snacks
Ice Cream Waffle Tacos
Cold Stone is Adding a New Cookies 'n' Peanut Butter Ice Cream Taco
Mexican QSR Chicken Pizzas
The Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza Comes with a New Sauce
Skateboarder-Approved Tex-Mex Meals
Taco Bell and Tony Hawk Partnered for a New Meal
Streetstyle Protein Entrées
Food Truck Cuisine Inspired the Soules Kitchen Street Eats Line
Flavor-Forward Pasta Sauces
Cravings Pasta Sauce Shares Unexpected Types Like Spicy Miso Alfredo
Scent-Led Dining Experiences
Aroma by Tia Rosa Has Guests Choose What They Eat by Smell, Not Sight
Artisan Recipe Frozen Taquitos
Jose Ole Premium Taquitos Come in Two High-Quality Flavors
Boozy Margarita Ice Creams
Tipsy Scoop & Pantalones Organic Tequila Launched a Tequila Day Treat
Taco-Style Ice Cream Treats
The Birthday Cake Oreo Cookie Ice Cream Taco is Only at Cold Stone
Fan-Fueled Menu Hacks
The Taco Bell Fan Style Feature Celebrates Custom Orders
Margarita Flavor-Inspired Competitions
Taco Cabana Marks National Tequila Day with a Competition
Soccer-Themed Summer Kids Meals
Torchy's Tacos Partners with U.S. Soccer Foundation
Texture-Driven Mexican Cuisine Kits
The Old El Paso Smoky BBQ Crunchy Taco Kit Elevates a Classic
Limited-Edition Taco-Inspired Pizzas
The RaceTrac Taco Pizza Offers a New Twist on a Classic
At-Home Mexican Recipe Kits
Gran Luchito Expands its Product Line With New Taco Recipe Kits
Rice-Based Ice Creams
The Rice Creamery Celebrates the Unique Sensory Qualities of Rice
Cookie-Based Taco Kits
Nestlé Toll House Cookie Tacos Kit is Limited-Edition
Spicy-Focused QSR Lineups
Baja Fresh Debuts the Crispy Diablo Lineup
Gourmet Macaroni Meals
The Mac Factory's Mac & Cheese Frozen Ready Meals are Flavor-Packed
Low-Cost Tex-Mex Chicken Snacks
These Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Menu Items are Being Test Marketed
Limited-Edition Dessert Taco Shells
Old El Paso Debuted Special Packs with J.J. Watt & Jason Kelce
Plant-Based Mexican Cuisine Desserts
The Tacotarian x KLIMON Desserts Come in Two Options
Beachy Taco Shop Lineups
Fuzzy's Taco Shop Has a New Beach Club Menu for Summer
Sweet Heat Chicken Tacos
The Taco Bueno Hot Honey Fried Chicken Taco Has Mike's Hot Honey
Modern Mexican Taco Menus
These New Tocaya Tacos Come in Five Varieties
Nacho-Inspired QSR Tacos
The Taco John's Nacho Taco Bravo is Packed with Taste and Texture
Mexican-Inspired Ramen Bowls
Bone Daddies' 'Pastor Ramen' Features Tajín
Chicken Fajita-Inspired Slidered
White Castle's New Chicken Fajita Slider Just Arrived
Spiced Plant-Based Taco Cheeses
Miyoko's Creamery Oat Milk Taco Blend Seasoned Shreds are Tasty
Boldly Flavored Frozen Taquitos
El Monterey Más Bold Taquitos Have Flavor Inside and Outside
Star-Shaped Veggie Bites
Vegetables are the First Ingredient in Dr. Praeger's Taco Stars
Hybrid Cuisine Restaurant Salads
These Tocaya Salads Merge the Best of Mexico and California
Protein-Rich Mexican Cuisine Pots
Tortilla Protein Pots are Packed with Flavor and Nutrition
Expanded Mexican-Inspired Menus
Taco Cabana Debuts Two New Time-Limited Menus and a Signature Taco
Zesty Soft Taco Kits
The Old El Paso Street Vibes Soft Taco Kit Comes in a New Tinga Flavor
Protein-Packed Burrito Bowls
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Contemporary Mexican Breakfast Menus
The Tocaya Breakfast Menu is Arriving at All Locations
Mexican Cuisine Tortilla Chips
Tostitos Mexican Street Corn Chips are Ready to Enjoy
Spicy Quesadilla-Style Menu Items
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Protein-Rich Breakfast Tacos
Bob Evans Double Meat Breakfast Tacos Come with Three Per Order
Taco-Inspired Pizza Menus
The Mellow Mushroom Taco Nirvana Menu is a Limited Time Offering
Braised Beef Nacho Fries
New Shredded Beef Nacho Fries are Coming to Taco Bel
Nostalgic Dessert Mashups
Wendy’s Combines Cookie Dough and Brownie Batter in Frosty Treats
Dippable Cheesy Burritos
Taco Bell Launches the New 'Cheesy Dipping Burrito' After a Trial
Chipotle-Seasoned Bacon Wraps
Taco Bell Has Added a New Crispy Chicken Chipotle Bacon Melt Burrito
Street Corn Snack Packs
Taylor Farms Mexican Inspired Street Corn Snack Pack is Summery
Fajita-Inspired QSR Menus
Taco Bell Debuts a Limited-Time Fajita Menu, with Two Noteworthy Dishes
Ingredient-Packed Value-Minded Burritos
Del Taco Classic Burritos Now Weigh in at Half a Pound
Indulgent Wintertime Macaroni Bowls
Cowboy Chicken Mac-n-Cheese Bowls Come in Three Rich Flavors
Golden Bowl Steak Quesadillas
Taco Bueno Has Unveiled a New Steak Floppin’ Bowl
Sporty Mexican Cuisine Promotions
The California Tortilla CalTort Games Celebrate the Olympics
Honeyed Pork Carnitas Bowls
Surcheros is Adding a New Honey N’ Habanero Bowl for Summer
Coconut-Based Dessert Bowls
Ice Dream Bowls Fill Real Coconut Shells with Vegan-Friendly Treats
Date-Based Taco Seasonings
Desert Dust Uses Date Sugar to Take Tacos to the Next Level
Personalized Mexican Cuisine Meals
Tocaya Build-Your-Own Meals Encourage Customization
Smoky Chicken-Filled Tortillas
Tocaya's New Chicken Flaquitos & Summer Shrimp Ceviche Have Arrived
Sweet-Yet-Savory Burrito Bowls
The Hot Head Burritos Hawaiian Burrito and Bowl are Satisfying
Value-Minded Tex-Mex Meal Boxes
Del Taco El Big Boxes Prioritize Value with Ample Food Inside
Casserole-Inspired Tacos
Fuego Tortilla Grill New Frito Pie Taco is Warm Weather-Ready
Spicy Tex-Mex Chicken Menus
The Taco Bell Caliente Cantina Chicken Menu Has Many Options
Tortilla-Wrapped Breakfast Dishes
The Bojangles Breakfast Bo-Rito is Packed with Classic Fare
Mexican Cuisine Recipe Kits
The Gran Lucito Taco Recipe Kits Come in Four Flavors
Authentic Ready-to-Use Tortillas
La Mexicana Tortillas are Versatile and Easy to Fold
Ingredient-Packed Grilled Tacos
Taco John's Stuffed Grilled Tacos Come in Two Varieties
Mexican-Style Crumbling Cheeses
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Value-Minded Mexican Cuisine Dishes
These New Taco Cabana Menu Items are Here for Summer
Discounted Chicken Wrap Meals
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Mystery Ice Cream Shops
Surprise Scoop Invites Ice Cream Lovers to Play Flavor Roulette
Spicy Snack Chip Burritos
The Taco Bell Flamin’ Hot® Grilled Cheese Burrito is Fiery and Flavorful
Bold Savory Protein Bowls
Torchy's Tacos Launched Torched Bowls for Flavor Seekers
Viral Egg Tasting Menus
Sweet, Savory and Surprising Egg Flights are Taking Off on TikTok
Japanese-Style Savory Pancakes
Trader Joe's Vegetable Pancake Includes Sauce and a Tuna Topping
Narrow Modern Taco Restaurants
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Multi-Layer Mexican Cuisine Dishes
Baja Fresh Stacked Enchiladas Elevates a Classic Dish
Latin Cuisine-Inspired Burgers
The Burgerville Tostada Cheeseburger is a Limited Time Offering
Authentic Mexico City-Style Tacos
The Tacodeli Al Pastor Taco is the Brand's Special of the Moment
Latin Cuisine Foodservice Salsas
Funnybones Foodservice La Mexicana Roasted Salsa is Versatile
Cheesy Tex-Mex Macaronis
Daiya's Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Taco Mac & Cheese Features Shapely Shells
Mexi-Cali Potato Hash Menus
The California Tortilla Gator Tater Menu Features Several Options
Oversized QSR Nacho Meals
Taco Bell Grande Nachos Come with Beef or Chicken
Value-Focused Taco Seasonal Menus
Condado Tacos Has Announced a New Seasonal Menu
Dipping Sauce-Paired Burritos
Taco Bell Dipping Burritos Come in Steak and Chicken Options
Fiesta Menu Entrée Expansions
Taco John’s Adds the New Fiesta Burrito and Fiesta Quesadilla