The Fourth of July weekend is quickly approaching, and many people are planning on spending the day barbecuing and spending time outdoors with family and friends. If you’re thinking about holding a Fourth of July get together, then of course you’re going to need some great grill recipes to keep your guests feeling full and satisfied.

Grilled Fish Tacos

Your guests will love these delicious fish tacos that have a slight char and so much flavor! All you’ll need is a pound of your favorite fish filets (we recommend Tilapia or sturgeon), along with some seasonings, such as:

• fresh cilantro
• olive oil
• lime and orange juice
• minced garlic
• corn or flour tortillas

Mix the seasonings and olive oil together to create a yummy marinate for the fish, then allow the chopped fish to marinade for about 30 minutes. On medium-high heat, grill up the fish for a couple minutes on each side until cooked through. Serve on tortillas with avocado, chopped green onion, cabbage, and salsa verde.

Skirt Steak Fajitas

Let’s face it; seafood isn’t everybody’s thing. That’s why it’s always good to offer other meat options, such as skirt steak. You can use this meat to whip up some great steak fajitas that your guests will love. Simply grab:

• two pounds of skirt steak (cut into pieces)
• lime juice
• olive oil
• cilantro
• cumin
• Spanish paprika
• salt
• onion powder

For your veggies, use anything that strikes your fancy, but we recommend bell peppers and onions, along with scallions. Start by pureeing the lime juice, olive oil, and seasonings to create a thin paste. Marinade the steaks in this mixture for about a half hour before grilling the skirt steaks until medium. Then, drizzle your chopped veggies in olive oil and add them to the grill to let the flavors mix together. Serve up with corn tortillas with sides like salsa, sour cream, and chopped onion.

Corn on the Cob with Lime

Of course, your meal isn’t complete without an amazing side dish. Take traditional corn on the cob to the next level with chile and lime! Make your marinade by mixing lime juice, chile powder, and salt in a bowl. Then, heat the barbecue grill to medium heat. Sprinkle the corn with salt and pepper, then wrap in foil and place on grill until cooked, turning occasionally. While corn is still hot, brush the chile powder and lime juice mixture on top for out-of-this-world flavor.

There you have it: some excellent summer Mexican recipes that are perfect for your upcoming Fourth of July party. Don’t feel like grilling this holiday? Head to your nearest Macayo’s for some perfect grilled tacos or our new happy hour menu!

This salsa recipe is easy, tasteful and refreshing. It pairs well with all types of tacos, but especially with pork tacos and fresh tortilla chips. Whether served as a sauce or as a dip, this recipe incorporates the tropical flavors of pineapple and mango for a unique and bold taste that’s absolutely perfect for summer.

All you really need is the ability to chop up some ingredients finely, and a way to store the salsa so that it stays fresh. We recommend mason jars, which can easily keep your salsa fresh for about a week after making it.

What You’ll Need

So, just what will you need to throw this tropical salsa recipe together? Here’s a list of ingredients for a large batch that will be more than enough to serve your family with dinner:

• half a fresh pineapple
• a fresh mango
• two plum tomatoes
• a quarter of a red onion
• one jalepeño
• three tablespoons of fresh cilantro
• a clove of garlic
• juice of one fresh lime
• salt to taste

Putting it Together

Start by peeling and coring the pineapple before chopping it into very small pieces. Then, peel the mango and do the same thing. Chop up the two plum tomatoes, along with the red onion. If you’re not a big fan of strong onion taste, you can also substitute the red onion for something a little less strong in flavor, such as a sweet onion. Of course, if you like red onion, you might consider adding a little bit more than the standard quarter of a cup. Chop up your clove of garlic after peeling it from the skin (you can also use minced garlic, but fresh garlic does make a big difference in the overall flavor). Add all of these ingredients into a large bowl.

Then, juice one full lime and add that into the mix, being careful not to get any seeds into the mixture. The lime juice will add a light citrus flavor while also helping the other flavors mix together. It’s also a good idea to add a pinch of salt to the salsa, which will also help draw out flavors from the various ingredients. Finally, chop up some fresh cilantro until you have three tablespoons full of the finely chopped herb before adding it to the bowl.

Mix all the ingredients together until married well. Then, cover the bowl with a piece of plastic wrap and place it into the refrigerator to chill before serving. Waiting an hour will give the flavors time to fully develop and mend well with each other, so it’s highly recommended that you don’t serve immediately.

Serve With…

This tropical salsa is excellent with tortilla chips as an appetizer, but you can also use it to marinade chicken, serve it with tacos or burritos, or even as a dipping sauce for taquitos. Whatever you do, just make sure you mix up a large enough batch of this delicious salsa for everybody to enjoy, because it’s sure to go quickly!

For more summery salsa recipes and fun dishes to try at home, follow the Macayo’s blog! Be sure to stop by your nearest Macayo’s to try our fresh dips and salsas, as well!

If you’ve ever enjoyed a burrito bar or a meal at a traditional Mexican restaurant, there’s a good chance that you’ve fallen in love with fresh carne asada at some point. A Mexican food staple, carne asada is the perfect combination of juicy and flavorful beef. Read on to learn more about carne asada, which recipes it’s commonly used in, and how to make it for yourself.

What is Carne Asada?

Carne asada literally translates to “grilled meat” in Spanish. Typically, however, it’s made using a marinated form of beef steak, such as flank or skirt steak. This type of meat is generally affordable when compared to other cuts of steak, making it a popular option for those in need of delicious Mexican recipes on a budget.

Carne asada is extremely versatile, as it can be served up on its own or incorporated into any number of dishes as a main ingredient. It’s always cooked at a high temperature, and the outsides of the meat are typically seared to give it a nice crust.

What’s It Used In?

While carne asada can be its own dish, it’s most commonly chopped up and used in other Mexican dishes. For example, carne asada is a very popular ingredient in burritos and quesadillas alike. It goes well with other burrito and quesadilla ingredients, such as sour cream, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, and salsa.

Some other dishes where carne asada is often use are:

• gorditas
• tacos
• tortas
• nachos
• alambres

Simple Carne Asada Recipe

Ready to make your own delicious, sizzling carne asada at home? It’s not difficult. All you need is about an hour of your time and some simple ingredients. Specifically, you’ll need:

• two and a half cups of a light Mexican beer
• two to three pounds of flank or skirt steak
• four cloves of chopped garlic
• one red onion, finely chopped
• a quarter cup of lime juice
• a quarter cup of lemon juice
• two tablespoons of brown sugar
• salt and pepper to taste

Once you have all of your ingredients together, go ahead and combine the beer, lemon juice, lime juice, garlic, onion, and pepper into a large bowl until mixed well. Then, add the flank steak to the bowl and make sure it’s covered evenly with the marinade. Allow it to marinade in the fridge at least 30 minutes.

When it’s time to cook the meat, heat a grill to about 500º F. Remove the steak from the marinade and pat dry before seasoning with salt and setting aside. Meanwhile, add a half cup of beer to a saucepan and bring to medium-high heat, along with the remaining marinade. Mix in the brown sugar.

Place the steak on the grill and cook for about eight minutes on each side before removing and letting it rest for a few minutes. Chop the steak up into small pieces and cover with the remaining marinade sauce. Serve in a burrito, taco, or incorporate into any other Mexican recipes with beef that you enjoy. For fresh carne asada available in many types of favorite dishes, be sure to stop by your local Macayo’s and try our time-tested recipe!