Juicy Pork Tenderloin Tacos – Easy, Flavorful, and Perfect for Any Night! They are bursting with flavor and come together with ease, perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. Learn how to make tender, well-seasoned pork that takes taco night to the next level.

If you’re looking to shake up your taco routine, these Juicy Pork Tenderloin Tacos are just the thing! Tender, perfectly cooked pork gets a flavor-packed upgrade with simple seasonings, making each bite deliciously satisfying.

Whether you’re planning a laid-back taco Tuesday or need a no-fuss meal that feels special, this recipe is a go-to favorite you’ll want to make again and again. Grab the tortillas, because these tacos are about to steal the show!

I cook a lot of food and just love cooking on the Blackstone, it saves me a ton of time since I can cook so much at once, and it saves me doing so many dishes too!

Tired of the same old Taco Tuesday? These juicy pork tenderloin tacos are about to become your new obsession. Bursting with flavor, easy to prep, and totally crowd-pleasing, this recipe is a winner whether it’s a weeknight dinner or weekend gathering.

Don’t wait… these pork tacos are too good to save for just one night of the week. You can also swap out the pork for chicken, pork loin, or even shrimp using the same marinade. It’s a flexible, flavor-packed meal you’ll come back to again and again.

Pork tenderloin is really lean and tender, and I often get it at Costco, about 5 lbs for $15, or you can use chicken or pork loin. I slice it into strips or dice it. Alternatively, you can cut it into pieces, then dice it smaller if you like, when it’s done cooking.

The smaller the pieces of meat are, make it easier to eat inside tortillas, and since it’s so tender… you’ll want to eat more!

And you can certainly cook the pork in a skillet, get it nice and hot so as it cooks, you’ll get some great flavor added to it.

The marinade is full of flavor, citrusy, and delicious. If using fish or shrimp, marinate for an hour. Meat can be marinated longer, up to 24 hours.

I love pork tacos, and carnitas are one of my favorite varieties of tacos. It’s more time-consuming to cook pork shoulder roast so it’s really tender. I do have a great recipe for Instant Pot Shredded Pork. I make them about every other month. I make tacos every week. I can’t resist them. Give me all the tacos!

Aren’t these blue corn tortillas great… I got them at Aldi

And I’m pretty obsessed with:

Fully committed to the taco lifestyle!
I love carne asada tacos, and I pretty much rate a Mexican restaurant by their chips and salsa. I love grabbing quick tacos, but don’t really have a favorite taco shop nearby, so I end up making them more at home than I eat them out.

This means it’s pretty much Taco Tuesday just about every day of the week here! Be sure to see how I make Taco Bowls!

And my motto is if you’re going to make them, make extra… check out my post on making Mexican food for 15+ servings.

Ingredients:

pork tenderloin (or other protein)
limes
oil
garlic
chili powder
cumin
paprika
oregano
coarse kosher salt
onion powder
Cholula hot sauce

Topping Ideas to Customize Your Tacos

topping idea: pickled onions, cabbage slaw (lime juice, cilantro, green onion, jalapeno, and salt), avocado, or a fun fruity salsa. Another great option is this pineapple guacamole, add some raw onions, and cilantro.

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What to Serve with Pork Tacos

Great for Meal Prep: Cook once, eat all week—these tacos reheat beautifully.

These pork tenderloin tacos are the kind of recipe that turns any weeknight into something special. Quick, full of flavor, and totally customizable, they’ll quickly become a favorite.

Don’t forget the lime wedges—because tacos are always better with a zesty finish!

Print Recipe

Pork Tenderloin Tacos

A citrus marinade full of flavor, perfect for pork tenderloin, chicken, or shrimp

Prep Time10

marinate 2-24 hours15

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: Mexican, pork, Taco

Author: Diane Schmidt – createdbydiane.com

Ingredients

4 lbs pork tenderloin chicken, or shrimp
4 limes juiced, 2/3 cup juice
1/4 cup oil I use avocado oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon Cholula hot sauce
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

Slice the pork into thin strips or dice it into small pieces.
Place the remaining ingredients in a gallon bag or container to marinate for 2-12 hours.
I'veI cooked the pork on a flat cast iron griddle or cast iron skillet.
Cook pork, turning after each side lightly browns, and the internal temperature is 145°.
Heat tortillas so they are warm, slightly browned.
Top with lime slaw and pickled red onions, serve with a side of Mexican rice and beans.