Who said you can’t be fit and love tacos too? If you’ve read our Ebook, Pushups and Tacos, you’ll know that you don’t have to choose between one or the other. Beautiful San Diego is known for both it’s amazing vistas AND it’s endless options for delicious tacos, and if you’re lucky enough to live here (or are visiting) you definitely need to experience both. From Chula Vista and Escondido to Pacific Beach and Santee, you’ll find “Taco Tuesday” specials every day of the week. But one way to ensure that your taco consumption meshes well with your nutrition goals AND your grocery budget is to make them at home!

When it comes to your tacos, try to think outside the shell. All of these recipes are fantastic with a variety of shell options- corn tortillas, flour tortillas, iceberg lettuce, or even deconstructed in a bowl with rice (or cauliflower rice!)

In the effort of saving you time (which could be spent consuming tacos) we’ve compiled this list of the 14 best taco recipes that are not only insanely delicious but healthy, fast, simple, and affordable. So swing by the avocado stand, pick yourself up a bag of green goodness, and let's get to cooking.

**Disclaimer: none of the following calorie counts include shells. You’ll need to calculate extra calories depending on the type of shell you choose.**

Vegan Tacos

Tofu Tacos

1 package of tofu, drained, crumbled, patted, and seasoned to taste

1 medium avocado

½ cup of pico de gallo

**Calorie Count: 360 for 2 tacos

Beefless Beef Tacos

1 13.7oz bag of Gardein meatless ground beef, cooked and seasoned to preference

1 small red onion, sliced

1 medium ripe avocado

**Calorie Count: 259 per serving

Crunchy Quinoa Tacos

1 cup of cooked quinoa, seasoned with your favorite taco seasoning then flash fried in pan

1 medium red onion, sliced

1 cup of pico de gallo

**Calorie Count: 146 per half cup serving (makes 6)

Vegetarian Tacos

Chipotle Sweet Potato Tacos

1 pan fried medium sweet potato, simmered in adobo sauce

1 medium red onion

1 medium ripe and smashed avocado

**Calorie Count: 203 per serving

Spicy Chickpea Tacos

1 15oz can of chickpeas, seasoned with taco seasoning and warmed to taste on the stove top

1 15oz jar of pickled red onions, garnish to preference

1 medium jalapeno

**Calorie Count: 196 for 1 serving (makes 6)

Street Corn Tacos

1 12oz package of frozen corn, pan fried and seasoned with favorite taco seasoning

1 6oz cup of Greek Yogurt, mixed with 1 small lime

1 medium ripe avocado

Fresh ciltrano to taste

**Calorie Count: 198 per serving

Turkey Tacos

Tasty Turkey Tacos

1lb lean ground turkey, cooked and seasoned with your favorite taco seasoning

1 15oz can of black beans

1 cup of pico de gallo

1 medium red onion

**Calorie Count: 213 per ¼ cup of filling

Refined Turkey Tacos

1lb lean ground turkey, cooked and seasoned

1 16oz can of refried beans

1 6oz cup of Greek yogurt

1 medium lime, juiced and mixed with the Greek Yogurt

**Calorie Count: 330 per serving

Fish Tacos

White Fish Tacos

1 1/2lb filet of Cod, cooked, seasoned, and flaked

1 medium red onion, sliced

1 medium ripe avocado

Ciltrano to taste

**Calorie Count: 183 per serving

Classic Mahi Mahi Tacos

1 1/2lbs of Mahi Mahi, cooked and seasoned to taste

1 cup of pico de gallo

1 medium ripe avocado

Ciltrano to taste

**Calorie Count: 398 per serving

Chicken Tacos

Chicken and Charred Tomato Tacos

1 cup of rotisserie chicken, cubed or shredded

2 plum tomatoes, fan fried to charred preference perfection

½ cup of fresh ciltrano

**Calorie Count: 296 per serving

Chicken and Lime Tacos

1 cup of rotisserie chicken, cubed or shredded

1 lime, juiced

1 15oz jar of pickled red onions

1 medium ripe avocado

**Calorie Count: 291 cals per 2 tacos

Midwestern idea of tacos… I’ll admit. I still love em. Sorry San Diego.

Beef Tacos

Carne Asada Tacos

10oz of Carne Asada Steak, grilled and seasoned to taste

1 12oz package of frozen corn, sauteed and seasoned

1 medium ripe avocado

**Calorie Count: 630 cals for 2 tacos

Ground Sirloin Tacos

3/4 lb of lean ground sirloin, cooked and seasoned to perfection

1 medium red onion, sliced

½ cup of pico de gallo

**Calorie Count: 550 per serving (makes 4)

***If you’re from the midwest like me, this is what midwestern people think of as tacos. Sorry, San Diegans, I may have moved on in terms of tacos, but others have not.

Taco Bout Tastey!

Tacos are delicious, easy to make, and most require very few ingredients. They’re perfect for every meal, and you probably could eat them every day and still never run out of mouth-water combinations. Just be mindful as to where your meat and veggies are sourced. The closer to home or to its natural environment, the better for you and our planet.

Don’t forget to download our Ebook to learn more about how you can enjoy the great city of San Diego and all it has to offer without having to sacrifice your fitness goals. It IS possible to eat well, have fun, and stay in shape, and it doesn’t have to be complicated.

What are some taco recipes you can’t live without? We’d love to hear from you- comment in the section below!