6 tasty taco recipes to try

New types of tacos are appearing on menus as operators apply plant-forward and global flavor trends to the Mexican staple. These six recipes will add a little spice to your taco selection.

Los Angeles is a mecca for genuine street tacos, and Chicas Tacos is a popular destination. For the filling, the restaurant slow roasts pork shoulder in an authentic salsa verde mixture for three hours, then folds the mixture into tacos that are handmade in the restaurant.

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At Bomba Tacos & Rum in Rocky River, Ohio, 17 varieties of tacos are spotlighted on the menu, including this vegetarian version. Charred corn kernels give these tacos a smoky profile while vegetables like vibrant green kale and sauteed golden potatoes pack a powerhouse of flavor as well as nutrition.

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Johnny Sanchez Restaurant serves up authentic Mexican cuisine with a twist. To transform duck into meltingly-tender carnitas, the chef braises the legs with the tangy juice from fresh oranges accented by Mexican cinnamon. Instead of traditional tomato salsa, the tacos are topped with pico de gallo made with crisp and colorful red and green grapes mixed with jalapeno, cilantro and onion.

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Vegetarian customers should appreciate this different take on meatless tacos. Roasted walnuts and cauliflower provide a hearty filling, while a topping of cotija cheese boosts the protein and flavor.

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An LA food truck started the Korean taco craze several years ago, and now the mashup is showing up on menus nationwide. At City Tap in Washington, D.C., the kitchen braises beef short ribs for five hours, then shreds the meat and piles it into small tortillas to keep the street-food vibe.

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Fish tacos may have originated on the Baja coast, but they are now a popular option at many taquerias and mainstream concepts. This Asian-accented version is appearing on the poolside menu at Omni Hotels & Resorts all summer long, with each property featuring locally-caught fish.

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