Tacos de Hongos al Ajillo (Garlic Mushroom Tacos)
Meaty mushrooms sizzled with garlic and guajillo-style chilli, spooned into corn tortillas with pink pickled onions.
Made with Salsa taquera (roasted chile de arbol salsa) and Pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas) and Corn tortillas from masa harina. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.60 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
Heat half the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Fry the mushrooms in two batches for 6 minutes each until golden and any liquid has gone.
12 min - 2
Return all the mushrooms to the pan. Add the remaining oil, garlic, oregano and paprika and cook for 1 minute, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
1 min - 3
Season with salt and a squeeze of lime.
- 4
Warm the tortillas in a dry pan for 20 seconds per side.
- 5
Fill with mushrooms and top with your ready made pickled red onions (see the base recipe), a drizzle of your ready made salsa taquera (see the base recipe) and coriander.
Tips
- Do not salt the mushrooms until they are browned, as salt draws out water.
- Slice thickly so they stay meaty.
- Add garlic last to avoid bitterness.
Storing and freezing
Mushroom filling keeps 2 days in the fridge, reheat until steaming hot. Freezing is not recommended.
Questions
Can I use other mushrooms?
Yes, oyster, shiitake or chestnut mushrooms all work, but cook oyster mushrooms for less time.
How hot is salsa taquera?
It is hot, made from arbol chillies. Use it sparingly or leave it out for a mild taco.
Can I prep ahead?
Slice mushrooms and garlic ahead, but cook them just before serving.
More made with salsa taquera (roasted chile de arbol salsa)
Quesadillas Sonorenses de Carne Asada (Sonoran Steak Quesadillas)
NFEFTorta Ahogada de Birria (Drowned Birria Sandwich)
EFNFHPTacos de Camarón Adobados con Piña (Adobo Prawn and Pineapple Tacos)
DFEFNFBirria de Cerdo (Pork Birria with Salsa Taquera)
GFDFEFSee every dish made with salsa taquera (roasted chile de arbol salsa)
Double 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.