These tasty and versatile vegan taco recipes will make dinner easy! Whether it's cauliflower tacos, crispy black bean tacos or crumbled tofu tacos, these taco recipes are a massive hit. They're simple to make and substantial with killer flavors, tons of texture, and super cravable.
My family is obsessed with tacos, and we eat them OFTEN! If you love them too, I've got some good ones for you today. They include whole food, plant based tacos like my favorite walnut mushroom taco, a viral crispy black bean taco, and tons of high protein, high fiber, super flavorful tofu and tempeh tacos.
Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, plant based or just looking for an easy way to add more veggies to your meals, I think you're going to love these tasty vegan taco recipes. If you donโt have the exact ingredients on hand, no worries, tacos are very flexible - just sub in something you do have. Check out my template for making epic vegan tacos without a recipe below.
CRISPY BLACK BEAN TACOS
These vegetarian tacos have a quick and easy, black bean filling that's perfectly seasoned then tucked into a soft tortilla with cheese and cooked (bake, fried, or air fried) until golden and crispy. We add lots of fresh veggies and serve with creamy cilantro lime sauce or creamy chipotle sauce for dipping. High protein. High fiber.
This is one of the most popular taco recipes on the blog for good reason!
Get the Recipe: Crispy Black Bean Tacos
WALNUT MUSHROOM TACOS
You do not need to be vegan to fall in love with these tacos - trust me (they're my favorite)! The walnut mushroom taco meat is so quick and easy, beyond delicious, and perfectly spiced with a chewy texture (but crispy edges). Serve with creamy coleslaw, avocado, pico, and crispy greens for a flavor and texture combo that is so addictive you'll keep going back for more! Try it on a vegan taco salad or bowl. High protein. High fiber.
Get the Recipe: Walnut Taco Meat
20 MINUTE CHICKPEA CAULIFLOWER TACOS
One of the most common questions I hear from newbie vegan (plant based) eaters is: Do you have a simple, vegan recipe that's filling, high protein and fiber, and tastes good? Ahhh, yes, I do! I always recommend these roasted cauliflower tacos with crispy chickpeas and lots of veggies. They're quick and easy to make and healthy and hearty enough to satisfying all eaters. Ready in under 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Tacos
TOFU TACO CRUMBLES
These vegan tofu taco crumbles are ridiculously easy to make. They're juicy, chewy and crispy, perfectly seasoned, and packed with flavor. Serve with a pile of fresh flavorful toppings and a creamy tangy slaw for the ultimate vegan taco.
My whole family loves these tacos - I make them at least once a week. The tofu crumbles make for a quick, high protein, delicious, weeknight meal and leftovers are incredible in a bowl or on a salad so it's great for meal prep!
Get the Recipe: Vegan Tofu Taco Crumbles
TEMPEH CRUMBLES WITH TOFU
The flavor and texture of theseย tempeh tacos with tofuย is killer! The spicy vegan taco meat is perfectly seasoned then pan fried in a sizzling hot pan until succulent with crispy edges. Topped them lots of fresh veggies, creamy avocado, and the dipping sauce of your choice. These vegan tacos are the ultimate, high protein, dinner ready in under 30 minutes. High fiber.
I didn't love tempeh before I discovered how good it is crumbled. This recipe was a breakthrough for me and unlocked all the nutritional benefits of tempeh - yay!
Get the Recipe: Tempeh Tacos (with tofu)
Wait, there's more!
Not technically tacos, these two recipes are too good to pass over and can totally be served in your favorite soft tortilla instead of a pita. There is no chance you will be disappointed with either of these two fantastic vegan recipes!
BIG, SUCCULENT VEGAN GYROS
This Greek-inspired vegan gyros recipe is completely addictive! Every craveable, succulent bite of perfectly seasoned shaved tofu and mushrooms smothered in tangy tzatziki, topped with fresh veggies on a warm pita is out of this world delicious! It's an easy, comforting vegan dinner for busy weeknights or family gatherings. My favorite tofu recipe ever (so far)!
Get the Recipe: Vegan Gyros Recipe
VEGAN SOY CURL SHAWARMA
If you're looking for an extraordinary meal with tons of texture that will light up your taste buds, this shawarma recipe is for you! It's packed with perfectly seasoned, juicy soy curl tenders, crispy chickpeas, creamy hummus, and fresh veggies wrapped in a pita (or tortilla). But the secret that makes this vegan shawarma recipe THE BEST is the 2 craveable sauces! High protein, high fiber, tons of flavor, zero disappointment!
Get the Recipe: Vegan Soy Curl Shawarma
VEGAN BREAKFAST TACO
This recipe for Vegan Breakfast Tacos/Burritos comes together quickly in less than 25 minutes. Pile fluffy, eggy tofu scramble, black beans, avocado, pico de gallo on each taco and serve with vegan queso. I love these for a Sunday brunch, Mother's Day, Easter breakfast or 'breakfast for dinner'! High fiber. High protein.
Get the Recipe: Tofu Scramble Breakfast Burrito
Want more veggie taco recipes that taste good?
Check out my complete list of vegan tacos!
How to Build the Best Vegan Tacos (no recipe!)
Tacos are one of the easiest and most delicious meals to throw together on the fly. There's 4 main things to keep in mind when building your own tacos without a recipe:
- Hearty taco filling or base: There's no meat in a vegan/vegetable taco so in place of it include something that feels substantial when you bite into it ie. roasted or grilled veggies, some protein, and a grain. Some popular choices are baked tofu, crispy tofu, crumbled tempeh, crispy lentils, walnuts, black beans or chickpeas, crispy quinoa, roasted cauliflower, roasted sweet potatoes or crispy air fryer potatoes. Choose your favorite ingredients and then season them with taco spices to add flavor!
- Taco topping ideas: The toppings should complement and contrast the taco filling. Something fresh, creamy, tangy, crunchy, spicy or chunky. Here's just some of our favorite taco toppings: pico, avocado or guacamole, mango corn salsa, diced tomatoes, pickled onions, sliced or pickled jalapenos, creamy coleslaw, shredded lettuce, cilantro, sprouts, and cheese.
- Dipping sauces for tacos: A drizzle or dipping sauce can magically transform a boring taco into something addictive. Here's some of our favorite sauces for tacos: creamy chipotle sauce, cilantro lime dressing, Tex Mex cashew cream and of course, your favorite hot sauce like sriracha, Valentina, etc.
- What kind of taco shell is best?: For soft tacos use a corn tortilla (gluten-free), flour tortilla or a combo corn and flour tortilla. We like tortilla tacos best when warmed on the griddle with a bit of char. If you can't resist the crunch of a hard taco shell, warm them in the oven or toaster oven before serving.
- Seasoning: Homemade taco seasoning is quick, easy, cheap, and delicious to make from scratch. Highly recommend!
Highly recommend setting up a taco bar so everyone can serve themselves. We love taco night with a round of margaritas and beer. Enjoy!
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