Burger Tacos With Chipotle Mayo

Burger Tacos With Chipotle Mayo are perfect for Cinco de Mayo celebrations with your friends or taco night enjoyed around your kitchen table with your family. Now you are probably wondering…is it a burger or is it a taco, actually it is both. A burger taco is something you might envision having on a street corner in one of the border towns on either side of the US/Mexico border. While not really Mexican, it is a combination of the two country’s food cultures. Think of it as a Mexican hamburger. Imagine a juicy beef patty that is seasoned with Mexican spices and fresh cilantro stuffed into a warm flour tortilla. It is then topped with fresh pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, Jalapeño jack cheese and drizzled with chipotle mayo. One bite and it is like a fiesta of flavors in your mouth.

Burger Tacos With Chipotle Mayo
Burger Tacos With Chipotle Mayo

Burger Tacos With Chipotle Mayo

Serves 2 (2 tacos per person) adjust the recipe accordingly.

Burgers

  • 3/4 lb. ground beef
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp. chipotle Tabasco*
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. ancho chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste

Place the ground beef in a mixing bowl and add the rest of the ingredients for the burger patties. Combine the ingredients but don’t over mix or burgers will be tough. Divide the mixture into two portions and form into patties. Make a depression in the center of each patty to keep them flat when cooked. Cook in a skillet or grill pan until desired doneness. Remove to a plate and let rest for a couple of minutes then cut each burger in half.

Tacos

  • 4 flour tortillas (6 inch taco size)
  • 2 cooked burgers, each cut in half
  • shredded lettuce
  • shredded Jalapeño jack cheese
  • pico de gallo made with chopped fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapeño peppers and cilantro seasoned with lemon juice, salt and pepper
  • chipotle mayo made with 5 Tbsp. mayonnaise mixed with 5 tsp. chipotle Tabasco* and 1 tsp. lime juice, salt and pepper to taste

Warm flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium high heat for about 30 seconds on each side. Remove and wrap in foil to keep warm if not using right away.

To assemble the tacos, place one half of a burger cut side down in a folded tortilla and top with shredded lettuce, cheese and pico de gallo. Drizzle with chipotle mayo and serve.

*If you can’t find chipotle Tabasco in your area, you can substitute canned chipotles in adobo sauce and adjust the amount to suit your taste.

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This recipe is just a suggestion of how to build your burger tacos. Use your imagination when it comes to creating your own version. Depending on your taste, make your burger taco as mild or as spicy as you like. If you don’t want to make fresh pico de gallo, by all means use your favorite jarred salsa. For my dinner, I went to the Mexican side of the border and served an avocado and tomato salad with my tacos but you could be thinking of the US side of the border and serve your burger tacos with french fries or fried onion rings. One thing that I know will go great with this meal, no matter which side of the border you are thinking about, is an ice-cold Dos Equis beer or a freshly shaken margarita served in a salt rimmed glass with a squeeze of fresh lime. If you a planning a Mexican meal, you might also like one of the following dishes.

Fish Tacos
Fish Tacos

Fish Tacos

Huevos Rancheros
Huevos Rancheros

Huevos Rancheros

Pozole Verde
Pozole Verde

Pozole Verde

Pozole Roja
Pozole Roja

Pozole Roja

Chicken With Green Mole Sauce
Chicken With Green Mole Sauce

Chicken With Green Mole Sauce

Mexican Meatloaf
Mexican Meatloaf

Mexican Meatloaf

All of the recipes that I have shared with you today are full of delicious Mexican flavors. Whether you are planning a Mexican dinner to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year or just want a meal filled with the bright colors and tastes of Mexico, I hope you try the burger tacos with chipotle mayo or one of  the other dishes that I have suggested. Buen apetito!

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195 thoughts on “Burger Tacos With Chipotle Mayo

    1. Hi Sam, If you go by my husband’s remarks while eating these, they are as good as they look. 🙂 Thank you for your nice compliment and wish.

  1. Umm YUM! Those tacos looks so good, I want one…but I’m in the wrong country! I love, love tacos and it doesn’t matter if they are fish, pulled pork or beef, they always taste fantastic
    DELICIOUS!

    1. Hi Camilla, I’m happy to know that you like tacos like as much as I do. Yes, finding tacos in Italy or even the ingredients to make your own would be difficult. This will be a dish you will have to wait to try until you return home. Thank you for your nice compliment.

      1. I have just come back from downtown Florence and I saw black beans for 5 euro a tin and then tortillas for wait for it….6.50 euro for 10!!! Wow, I know what I’ll be eating when I go home

      2. I wouldn’t have thought you would find them in downtown Florence. It sounds like your timing was perfect. 😀

    1. Thank you Tin Man, I’m glad that you enjoyed the post. After growing up in Texas, it would be hard not to love Mexican food. It is difficult to find good restaurants here in New England, so I do cook it often.

  2. What a fantastic twist on classic tacos! I have a few of quinoa patties left in the fridge..now I know what I am going to have for the lunch tomorrow 🙂 Thanks for sharing, Karen.

    1. Hi Angie, I’m glad you like this twist on tacos. Your quinoa patties would be terrific in place of beef in this recipe…enjoy your lunch. I appreciate your nice compliment, thank you.

    1. Hi Kay, I’m glad you like the recipes and that they will give you inspiration to cook Mexican food a little more often. Thank you for your nice compliment as always.

  3. Ah, Karen – I see we share a love of Mexican food! When are you coming to Tucson so we can take you to some incredible places that I know you will love? I love your burger tacos ideas. We just had Middle Eastern kabab-burger dogs the other day. Had leftover hot dog rolls, and ground beef… made a Middle Eastern spice mix to go in the meet, and a yogurt sauce for topping. You know – I really miss the New England hot dog buns. No one here even knows they exist. So much better for griddling! (Obviously, griddling is not a verb recognized by anyone but us foodies!)

    1. Hi David, I am so envious of your wonderful Mexican restaurants. My test of a good Mexican restaurant is their tamales and as you know, they are almost impossible to find in New England. I’m surprised that New England hot dog buns aren’t sold everywhere, they make so much sense. I’m glad you like my burger tacos, thank you!

  4. Sounds delish and I actually have all the ingredients! I love your posts as well. The pictures are beautiful and I love the way you write and the recipes are wonderful. Thank you for such beautiful work.

    1. Hi Debra, Thank you for stopping by for a visit and your lovely compliment. I’m happy that you enjoy my posts, photos and recipes. I really appreciate your kind words. 🙂

    1. Hi Judy, I appreciate your lovely compliment about my posts. I thought about what I would call this recipe. I decided to go with what it was, a burger and a taco equals a burger taco. 😀

    1. Hi Karen, I know we like the same kinds of food so I think you and your family will enjoy these. Thank you for your nice compliment. 🙂

    1. Hi Mad Dog, I remember when I made the burger stuffed with blue cheese that you said you weren’t a burger fan. The nice thing about this recipe is that the burger could be exchanged for a lovely piece of fried fish or chicken. I don’t know if I can convert a Mad Dog into liking the texture of a ground beef patty but I think I might get you to improvise and like this taco. 😀

    1. Thank you Larry, I’m glad you like my idea of a burger taco…I do think you would like it. I appreciate your nice compliment about the recipe and my other Mexican dishes. :_

    1. Hi Olly, Thank you so much for stopping by for a visit and your nice compliment. I’m glad that you like the burger tacos. 🙂

  5. Oh yum, Karen! These look great! I actually like this idea more because I don’t like ground beef texture and prefer a solid mass 🙂 Going to make these next time kids want tacos. They kind of remind me of kebab rolls that I make for the kids, just have Indian spices instead.
    Have a great Sunday, Karen!

    1. Thank you Nazneen, I’m glad you like the idea and I hope you and your family will enjoy the tacos. Your kebab rolls with Indian spices sound like they would be good as well. I had a nice weekend, I hope you did as well.

  6. I’ve never used chipotle Tabasco — definitely have to give that a try. And I need to try this recipe, too! Never thought of putting a burger in a taco, but I love the idea. Fun stuff — thanks.

    1. Hi John, You definitely have to get some of the chipotle Tabasco. Anytime you want a smokey spice in a dish, I think you will enjoy this condiment. I’m glad you like this idea…it was delicious if I do say so myself. 🙂

  7. What a great idea Karen. They are also beautiful to look at. Can just imagine how they taste. Will have to try this when the kids come for a visit.

    1. Hi Penny, I’m glad you like the idea of the burger tacos. I hope you and your family enjoy them…my husband and I thought they were great. Thank you for your nice compliment.

  8. That’s an amazing assortment of dishes to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. My only suggestion would be a glass or can of Tecate beer instead of the Dos Equuis but that’s just a personal choice.

    1. Hi Boleyn, I’m glad you like my suggestions for dishes for Cinco de Mayo, thank you. A Tecate beer would be good as well. 🙂

  9. It might be because I’m really hungry, but I’m SO craving Mexican food right now. Every single recipe looks simply delicious, and it will be difficult to choose which one to eat first!

    1. Hi Yvo, I appreciate your visit and lovely compliment. I’m happy to know that you like my Mexican recipes, thank you!

  10. Thank you for the lovely idea. I happen to have some tortillas leftover as we made pulled pork filled tortillas on May Day (they were delicious) but this could be the next thing on the menul.

    1. Hi Laila, I’m always happy to know when I can inspire one of my readers. It sounds like this recipe is a good way for you to use your leftover tortillas. I hope you and your family will enjoy the the burger tacos.

  11. Your tacos do look very good… and I don’t even eat meat! But I do have some chipotle peppers (a Valentine’s day present – don’t ask…), so I just need a substitute for the burgers and this will make a perfect meal.

    1. Thank you Sarah, for your nice compliment. Since you don’t eat meat, you could use a veggie burger in place of the ground beef. I think you would really enjoy the tacos that way. Chipotle peppers for Valentine’s day…my mind is thinking hot, hot, hot. 😀

  12. Ok, being a Hungarian Australian, I can’t get my head around Cinco de Mayo celebrations… must go google it again! But your recipe, now that’s my kind of food! Lovely.

    1. Hi Liz, I’m happy to know that you like my recipe for the burger tacos. I don’t blame you for not getting your head around Cinco de Mayo as it is not really celebrated in Mexico. Here in the US, it is mainly a fun day to enjoy Mexican food and drink margaritas. 😀

  13. As Mexican food has only really become popular here during the past few years this very appetizing take should have been ‘strange’ to me – yet I do use all the ingredients 🙂 ! Also realize that I have done exactly the same by making ‘Indian hamburgers’ wrapped in the sub-Continent’s delightful flatbreads. Have learned from other blogs how popular the 5th of May celebrations are in the US . . . interesting to find out how this came to be . . .

    1. Hi Eha, I can understand why Mexican food is not that popular in Australia. There are many cuisines around the world that have a dish that might be thought of as similar to tacos. 🙂

  14. Oh my, these look awesome. I love both burgers and tacos so this is just a combination of my favorite things. Great spices and seasonings in the meat! I want to make mini versions for finger foods at my next party – thanks for giving me the idea of burger tacos!

    1. Hi Ngan, I’m happy that you like the burger tacos. I was just like you…loving both burgers and tacos and decided to combine them in one easy and delicious meal. I think mini versions of the recipe would be great for a party. Thank you for your nice compliment. 🙂

    1. So nice to see you out and about in the blogging world again, Lidia. I’m glad that you like the burger tacos, thank you!

  15. Lots of new recipes to try…love the Mexican food and these look so good. Thanks Karen as I was looking for some recipes tomorrow. I miss the celebration when I lived in Arizona. 🙂

    1. Hi Donna, I’m glad you like my suggestions for dishes to celebrate Cinco de Mayo or any day that you want a nice Mexican meal. Thank you!

  16. I’m such a fan of tacos and these are about the best I’ve seen. I love the sound of the mayo. I find tacos are brilliant for gathering family and friends around a table xx

    1. Thank you for your lovely compliment, Charlie…it is very much appreciated. The chipotle mayo really makes the burger tacos zing.

  17. These Bruger Taco look incredible. Karen, you know how to spoil your family 😉 – This recipe could be a great dish to make for my friends – love it!

    1. Thank you for your nice compliment, Didi. I think the burger tacos would be a nice dish to make for your friends…we really enjoyed them.

  18. I never met any Mexican food I didn’t relish! This is a very unique take on a taco, and quite fun, I think. I love the chipotle mayo! We had a nice Mexican dinner out last night for my brother’s birthday. He chose the restaurant and we all enjoyed. 🙂 Burger tacos are new to me, but a creative and great idea. I know we’d love them!

    1. Hi Debra, You do live in a state that has good Mexican food, that is for sure. I’m glad you like my twist on tacos. With the chipotle mayo, they were delicious. Thank you for your nice compliment.

  19. This is the perfect melting pot of traditions. Love that chipolte mayo and your toppings. A very messy but delicious eats. It must have been amazing living in Texas and eating all the traditional Mexican dishes…Wishing you a very happy Conco de Mayo!

    1. Hi Bam, I’m happy that you like the burger tacos. Actually, they really aren’t messy to eat compared to ground beef tacos in crispy shells. I also liked the burger with the tortilla instead of a bun…not so much bread that way. 🙂

    1. Thank you Uru, for your nice compliment. I know that you don’t eat meat but this recipe could easily be made with a veggie burger. 🙂

    1. Thank you for your nice wish and compliment, Teresa. I’m happy to know that you like the tacos. I hope you celebrate the day with lots of fun and delicious food.

    1. Hi Norma, I’m glad you like the idea and you are right…if you didn’t want the Mexican spices in the burger you could leave them out.

  20. A couple of summers ago we visited our son in Mexico City. So much good food! The fancy mole restaurants, but also the street food! All these recipes look incredibly yummy.

    1. Hi Jason, You must have really enjoyed your stay in Mexico City. With you son as a guide, I’m sure he knew all the good spots for food. I’m happy that you like my selection of Mexican recipes and appreciate your nice compliment. Take care of yourself and feel better soon.

    1. Hi Antionette, Thank you for stopping by for a visit and your nice compliment. I’m glad you like the tacos. I hope you had a nice day as well.

      1. I miss variation here in Italy as whilst they do amazing food they just don’t buy into other flavours. This dish had me dying for burgers / Mexican!!

      2. I know what you mean. Hopefully you can find the ingredients…one of my other readers found them in downtown Florence, which surprised me. 🙂

    1. Hi Lindy, I’m glad you like the burger taco photos and recipe. I appreciate your nice compliment and wish, thank you.

  21. This reminds me how my mom would make us tacos when my siblings and I were little kids. She would make meat patties so it wouldn’t crumble out of or tacos! I love the seasons you put in your meat! Great recipe. Thanks for bringing up some great memories 🙂

    1. Hi Sandra, I’m glad that my recipe brought back memories of your mother’s cooking. Using a patty instead of crumbled meat definitely makes it an easy way to eat tacos without the mess. I appreciate your nice compliment, thank you!

  22. Now I know you’re looking out for me Karen…every time I mention tacos as a possible meal he does the ‘eh…maybe not” thing. I thing it’s because he tried some at the cafeteria at work which just didn’t sit very well – ok he said the were gawd awful! But, now I can tell him it’s a burger! You’re brilliant – keep these ideas coming.

    1. Your so funny Diane, I’m glad that I can supply you with a way to get your husband to eat tacos. 😀 Tell your husband it is a burger…a Mexican hamburger. If he is anything like my husband, he will love them.

    1. Hi Katerina, I’m happy to know that you like Mexican and Tex-Mex food as much as I do and like the recipe. Thank you for your nice compliment.

    1. Hi Sophie, I’m glad you like the recipe and I hope you will enjoy them as much as my husband and I do. Thank you as always for your nice compliment…it is very much appreciated.

      1. You are my best recipe tester Sophie, I’m so happy that you enjoyed them. Thank you as always for letting me know you liked the dish. 😀

    1. Hi Cathy, I really enjoyed the Mexican flavored burgers in the tortillas. Not only are they good but less bread compared to a bun. I think they would be terrific grilled on a BBQ and then making a taco buffet for a summer outdoor party. I’m glad you like the recipe, thank you.

  23. What a fun twist on tacos. Tacos are definitely something I never think to make but really shoudl make more often. My mouth is watering now… 😉

    1. Hi Amy, I’m glad that you like idea of combining a burger and a taco into one delicious meal. Now that the weather is warming up, you could grill the patties and have a taco buffet at an outdoor party.

    1. Hi Raymund, I’m glad you like my idea of a burger taco, thank you. I have to agree with you, these will be making an appearance at our table again soon.

  24. What a creative dish! I have never seen burger tacos, but love the idea and am sure it tastes great. All the dishes are so appetising, I get hungry even though it’s already after the dinner. thank you for all the other delicious suggestions. Now it’s too late but next year I must remember to celebrate Cinco de Mayo 😉

    1. Hi Sissi, I’m not surprised that you have never seen a burger taco in Switzerland or anywhere else but they really were good. I’m happy that you liked my recipes, thank you.

  25. Your tacos have to be incredibly delicious! They are must try for here. Your blog is great and I will be looking around!

    1. Hi Pam, Thank you for stopping by for a visit and your nice compliment. I’m happy to know that you enjoy my blog and recipes. 🙂

  26. I can just hear the blokes hurrah-ing all the world around. Burgers & Taco’s, as in two of everyone’s favourite foods, must make a lot of folks happy. I love both and I can see it working so well. Happy celebrations for Cinco de Mayo!

    1. Hi Alli, I’m like you in that I love both burgers and tacos and thought I would combine them…they turned out great. Thank you for your wish and compliment.

    1. Thank you Anne, I’m glad that you like the looks of the burger tacos. I hope you enjoy them as much as my husband as I did.

  27. Karen, when are they ready to be served?????? I’m a hamburger girl, nearly anytime of the day. *smile – I will give you a tip of a brilliant grill sauce for any meat. Mix 50/50 of Sweet Chili Sauce and Japanese soy sauce. Brush on the meat and let it rest in ambient temperature for about 40 min before grilling.

    1. Hi Viveka, I’m happy you like my idea of burger tacos, thank you. I’m like you, I love a good burger. We are heading to Maine tomorrow to open up our cottage and we’ll be getting the BBQ grill out of storage. The next time I make burgers on the grill, I will definitely try your sauce. Thanks!

      1. Have a great trip … and you don’t need any other season then the BBQ marinade. I use it on everything – and it gets that caramelized surface.
        Look forward to your report from the cottage.
        Hard to beat a good burger. Drive safely and have a lovely weekend.

      2. Thank you for your wish. It is always a little bit of work to open the cottage for summer but it also means fun times ahead. 🙂

    1. Hi Nancy, I’m glad you like my recipe for the burger tacos, they are indeed very flavorful. We will be getting our BBQ grill out of storage at our summer cottage in Maine this weekend and I’m looking forward to grilling the burgers for the tacos. Thank you for your nice compliment.

    1. Hi Laura, I’m glad you like the idea of the burger tacos, thank you for your nice compliment. I agree with you, they would be fun to serve at a BBQ, you could set up a taco buffet and let everyone choose these own toppings.

    1. Hi Susan, I’m happy that you enjoy Mexican food like I do and I’m glad that you like the burger tacos. Thank you for your nice compliment.

  28. Perhaps I’ve written before that one of these days I’ll cook something Mexican. As I love all of those ingredients. To the extent, I’d start eating meat again if you served me a plate of this. And although my caramelised onion hummus was good earlier, it sure wasn’t as good as this!

    1. I appreciate your kind words, Johnny. I’m glad you like the sound of the tacos even though you are not presently eating meat. There are so many Mexican dishes that don’t rely on meat…I’ll look forward to seeing what you create. 🙂

    1. Hi Beth, I’m glad you like the idea of a burger taco…we thought it was a great combination of flavors. Thank you for your nice compliment.

  29. Great idea using burger for tacos, and yes, the chipotle mayonnaise sounds delicious….yum!
    Thanks for this delicious recipe Karen….hope you are having a great week 😀

    1. Hi Juliana, Using a burger in the taco was not only good but also so much easier to eat. The chipotle mayo really added to their overall goodness.

    1. Hi Georgia, I’m glad you like my idea of a burger taco…not as many carbs and lots of flavor. I appreciate your lovely compliment, thank you.

  30. A good Mexican meal sounds fabulous and these burger tacos have my mouth watering. They look terrific Karen. I never would have thought to put a burger in a taco, but why not! Pair it with an ice cold Corona or a margarita and I’d be a happy camper. In fact, now that I’ve missed Cinco de Mayo, I think I’m going to put this on our summer menus. It would be great with burgers off the grill and eaten on the back patio. 🙂

    1. Thank you Kristy, for your nice compliment. I’m glad you like the idea of the burger tacos. You are right about how good they will be if you grill the meat. We are opening up our cottage in Maine this weekend and will be taking our grill out of storage. You know I’ll be making these again.

    1. Hi Dena, I appreciate that you stopped by to visit…it is always nice to meet another New Englander. I’m happy that you like the recipes, thank you for your nice compliment.

  31. Mouth watering right now! I love tacos and I love burgers and this is such a fun take on both dishes. Just in time, too. With all this warmer weather, it’s time to break out the grills!

    1. Hi Ruth, I’m glad you like how I combined the two dishes…I think the burger tacos were great. We are up in Maine this weekend to open our summer cottage and just got the grill out of storage. Now I’m looking for some warmer weather. 🙂

      1. The nice thing is that each taco is made with just 1/2 of a burger patty. You can make the patties as thin or thick as you want and then add your favorite toppings. I do have to say they are good…thanks.

  32. Hello Karen, your taco burgers are just awesome! A hearty meal on its own. And I love the use of smoke paprika in your recipe that will create a beautiful flavour. Warmly, Danny

    1. Hi Danny, Nice to see you out visiting…thank you for your nice compliment. You are right, the smoked paprika adds lots of flavor, I’m glad you like the burger tacos.

  33. I’ve never heard of this before, but combining burgers and tacos is such a fun idea!! Both dishes are on our menu frequently during the summer, so I’ll have to add this to the rotation!

    1. Hi Liz, I thought it was fun to combine two favorite dishes into one. I hope you will enjoy the burger tacos. Thank you for your nice compliment.

  34. I love tacos, and your Burger Tacos with Chipotle Mayo sounds fabulous! I live in Los Angeles where we have lots of great Mexican restaurants, so I rarely make Mexican food at home, but I am going to give this one a go! Thanks!

    1. Hi Adri, I can just imagine all the great Mexican restaurants in LA, sure wish that was the case here in New England. I hope you will like the burger tacos as much as my husband and I did. Thank you for your nice compliment.

    1. Hi Christin, I’m glad you like the burger tacos, thank you! I love Chipotle Tabasco. Actually, I like all the Tabasco products…the traditional one and the green jalapeño. 🙂

    1. Hi Krissie, Thank you for stopping by to visit my blog, I appreciate your nice compliment. I hope you will enjoy the burger tacos.

    1. Hi Asmita, I’m glad you like the recipe. I just told my husband last night that I have to make this again now that we have our grill out of storage. I think grilling the burgers and setting up a taco bar will be fun when having friends over for a summer meal outside. Thank you for your nice compliment.

  35. Those tacos look like a meal I could have every night! Great topping and I love that chipotle sauce. I’ve never heard of Chipotle Tabasco. Need to find a bottle of that.

    1. Hi MJ, I know what you mean…I’ll be making these tacos again soon. Know your love of peppers, I know you will like the chipotle Tabasco.

    1. Thank you for your nice compliment, Ducky. I’m glad you like the idea of combining two of my favorite dishes into one. I think the chipotle mayo really makes the tacos.

    1. Hi Grace, Thank you for stopping by for a visit and your nice compliment. From your comment, I believe that you will really enjoy the burger tacos. I hope you try and enjoy them. 🙂

    1. Thank you Suzanne, I’m glad you liked my recipes. I love Mexican food and cook it often. This was a fun dish that my husband and I really enjoyed.

  36. Yum! I missed out a little on cinco de mayo- but it’s never too late for these tacos. I am just getting some chipolte mayo for Empire mayo company for the store. This would be a good recipe to refer to for it.

    1. Hi Wendy, Cinco de Mayo is just one day but I enjoy Mexican food and have it all year long. I’m glad you like my burger tacos.

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