Mexican Food Guide: Keto Recipes, Tacos & Healthy Choices

Mexican food can be keto-friendly and low-calorie with the right recipes for Carne Asada and tacos. Discover the healthiest menu choices at local restaurants and learn tips for serving large crowds and keeping tortillas warm.

The humble taco continues to inspire culinary creativity across the globe.

15 Taco Recipes Under 300 Calories

Tacos are delicious and versatile -- and make a winner for an easy-to-fix dinner whether traditionally Mexican or not-so-traditional.

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grilled beef taco

How to Grill Carne Asada

How do you make carne asada? Step one, purchase skirt steak or flank steak. They're not the most tender cuts, but they're brimming with rich flavor that holds its own even in light of the flavorful marinade.

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Bowl of salsa and tortilla chips at Mexican Restaurant

How to Cook Tacos for 85

Feeding a large crowd can seem overwhelming, but choosing the right recipe can make it simpler. Tacos are a meal that can feed 85 people without a huge amount of extra work.

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Homemade Ground Beef Tacos

How to Cook Taco Shells in the Microwave

For the best taco, follow directions to heat up prepackaged taco shells. Heat them in the oven if you want crisp shells to hold your ingredients. Use the microwave -- which is quicker and more energy-efficient -- if you like the shells to be more pliable.

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How to Use a Crock-Pot to Keep Tortillas Warm

The secret to tender, pliable corn or flour tortillas, says The Kitchn recipe editor Emma Christensen, is to gently heat the tortillas, then keep them warm with moist heat. This can be a challenge if you're serving a crowd for a dinner party or buffet.

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Isolated spices on a wooden spoon

Cayenne Pepper Vs. Chili Powder

Powdered cayenne pepper and chili powder may look similar, but they taste very different. While both of these spices contain capsaicin, the substance in hot peppers that makes your mouth burn, cayenne pepper usually packs a bigger punch.

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Cheese quesadillas on lettuce

Cheese Quesadilla Nutrition

With just three required ingredients -- a tortilla, cheese and a little oil -- a quesadilla makes for a simple, inexpensive meal. It’s not necessarily a healthy option, however, given that it's loaded with cheese.

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