24 popular taco toppings for your taco bar

24 popular taco toppings for your taco bar

• Most tacos start with a base of meat (but there are plenty of vegetarian options too, check them out below). 
• Beef mince, steak, shredded chicken, pork, fish and even prawns are quick options. 
• Enjoy a richer taco by using slow cooked beef or pulled pork.
• Don’t forget to cook your meat with taco seasoning to get that Mexican spice rolling!

• Add these veggies to bulk up your tacos, or use them as a vegetarian substitute for meat.
• Black beans or beans and rice are a firm favourite. 
• Cauliflower is another popular choice, bake the florets for a healthy option or fry them in batter for that crunch factor. 
• Mushrooms can provide a great meaty bite.
• Try combining your favourite veggies like roast pumpkin, sweet potato, capsicum, zucchini and corn.

• Don’t use any old cheese, the right cheese with luxurious melt and fantastic flavour makes all the difference! 
• Perfect Italiano’s Mexican Style Cheese is a blend of Mozzarella, Red Cheddar and Colby that melts quickly and has a flavour that elevates Mexican food. 
• Pile it right on the top of the piping hot meat so it melts into cheesy nirvana, or make these baked chicken tacos for the ultimate cheese stretch.

• Tomato salsa is the most famous choice, choose between a fresh salsa or your favourite jarred option. 
• Try corn salsa by combining corn kernels with finely chopped onion, coriander, tomato, lime juice and salt.
• Salsa verde or green salsa is great for those who like it a bit tangier.
• Customise your heat level here by choosing mild or hot salsa, or adding more or less chilli.

• Try lettuce, cabbage (red or green), baby spinach or mixed salad greens.
• Choose smaller leaves, or shred your chosen greens so they sit nicely in your tacos.

• This creamy condiment provides just the right balance to all the spicy and bold flavours in your taco. If you don’t have sour cream, you could use Greek yoghurt in a pinch.

• Mash it, dice it or turn it into guacamole.
• For an easy guacamole, mix avocado with finely chopped onion, lime juice, coriander and lots of salt.

• Coriander is a Mexican staple. Coarsely chop the leaves to add freshness to your tacos.
• Green onion, finely slice and sprinkle away.
• Finely sliced red onion adds colour and flavour. Soak in water to take away some of the bite.
• Lime wedges add another dimension of tanginess.