Authentic Mexican Street Food Recipes

Are you tired of the same old Mexican restaurant dishes? Why not try making authentic Mexican street food in the comfort of your own kitchen? Here are a few recipes to get you started:

Tacos al Pastor:
Ingredients:
– 2 lbs. pork shoulder
– 1 white onion, chopped
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/4 cup achiote paste
– 2 tsp. ground cumin
– 1 tsp. dried oregano
– 1/2 tsp. salt
– 1/2 tsp. black pepper
– 1/2 cup white vinegar
– 1/4 cup orange juice
– 1/4 cup pineapple juice
– Corn tortillas
– Chopped onion and cilantro for topping

Instructions:
1. Cut the pork shoulder into thin slices.
2. Mix the onion, garlic, achiote paste, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, vinegar, orange juice, and pineapple juice in a large bowl.
3. Add the pork to the marinade and toss to coat.
4. Marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
5. Heat a large skillet over high heat.
6. Add the pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crispy.
7. Serve on warm tortillas topped with chopped onion and cilantro.

Elotes:
Ingredients:
– 4 ears of corn
– 1/4 cup mayonnaise
– 1/4 cup sour cream
– 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
– 1/2 tsp. chili powder
– 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
– 1/4 tsp. salt
– Fresh cilantro for topping
– Lime wedges for serving

Instructions:
1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Remove the husks and silk from the corn.
3. Brush each ear of corn with mayonnaise.
4. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until lightly charred all over (about 10 minutes).
5. Mix together sour cream, cotija cheese, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt.
6. Spread mixture over each ear of corn.
7. Top with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Tortas:
Ingredients:
– 4 bolillo rolls (or a similar type of bread)
– 1 lb. thinly sliced steak
– 1/2 white onion, sliced
– 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
– 4 slices of Oaxaca cheese
– 1/2 cup refried beans
– 1 avocado, sliced
– 1/4 cup mayonnaise
– 2 tbsp. chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
1. Season the steak with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
3. Add the steak and onions to the pan and sauté until the steak is cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
4. Heat up the refried beans in a separate pan.
5. Slice the bolillo rolls and spread the mayo on one side of each roll.
6. Top with cooked steak and onions, refried beans, avocado slices, and a slice of Oaxaca cheese.
7. Mix together the chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and spread on the other side of each roll.
8. Sandwich the halves together and enjoy!

These authentic Mexican street food recipes are sure to impress your taste buds and your friends and family. Give them a try and bring a little bit of Mexico to your kitchen!

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