Tacos de Champiñones Asados (Grilled Mushroom Tacos)
Meaty portobello and brown cap mushrooms marinated like carne asada, charred and tucked into warm tortillas with pico de gallo.
Made with Fresh pico de gallo and Corn tortillas from masa harina and Carne asada marinade. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min plus marinating
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.44 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the sliced mushrooms with your ready made carne asada marinade (see the base recipe) in a bowl. Leave for 30 to 60 minutes, stirring once.
40 min - 2
Heat a large frying pan or griddle until very hot with the oil. Cook the mushrooms in 2 batches for 5 to 6 minutes, until charred at the edges and the liquid has gone.
6 min - 3
Warm the corn tortillas (see the base recipe) in a dry pan for 30 seconds each side.
- 4
Fill each tortilla with mushrooms, top with pico de gallo (see the base recipe) and a slice of avocado, and serve with lime.
Tips
- Cook mushrooms in batches. A crowded pan steams them and they go grey instead of browned.
- Wait until the liquid evaporates before taking them off, for a meaty bite.
- Add a spoonful of salsa macha at the table for depth.
Storing and freezing
Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days if cooled within 1 to 2 hours. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through. Freezing makes mushrooms soft.
Questions
Is this really vegan?
Yes. The marinade, mushrooms, tortillas, pico de gallo and avocado are all plant based. Check your corn tortillas for any animal fat if you buy them in a shop.
Can I use other mushrooms?
Yes. Oyster, king oyster or large flat mushrooms all take the marinade well. Slice them thickly so they hold their shape on the grill.
More made with fresh pico de gallo
Quesadillas de Camaron y Queso (Prawn and Cheese Quesadillas)
EFNFColiflor Asada al Achiote con Pico de Gallo (Roast Achiote Cauliflower)
GFDFEFPapas Asadas Rellenas de Frijol Negro y Queso (Black Bean and Queso Baked Potatoes)
GFEFNFJerk Sea Bass with Fried Plantain and Pico de Gallo
GFDFEFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.