13 Creative taco recipes to make NOW

It's Taco Tuesday and National Taco Day in one this year. To be honest, though, we don't exactly need an excuse to have these delicious creations on a daily basis. The thing is, tacos can also get a little boring and standard–which is precisely why we compiled these 13 unique taco recipes. Trust us, your whole family will fall in love with these in no time.

More from MamásLatinas: 10 Ways tacos have better taste than Miley Cyrus

Image via Chef'd

Shrimp tacos with mango salsa are the perfect way to bring tropical flavors to dinner.

ph5ftxj9wc1.jpg
Dinner at the Zoo

Pick out the ripest mangoes at your grocery store, then go to town on these tacos that are made for summertime… or for remembering the summer.

Get the recipe.

These chicken ranch tacos will bring a little Tex-Mex into your life.

ph6n4gkw841.jpg
Dinner at the Zoo

Combine the flavors of your favorite salad dressing with your favorite Tuesday meal, and you've got one delicious dinner on the table.

Get the recipe.

Teriyaki chicken tacos are the perfect blend of Mexican and Asian flavors.

phfhvr8g001.jpg
Carlsbad Cravings

If your family's ready for something SUPER creative, try adding teriyaki sauce to your regular ole tacos and they'll totally fall in love.

Get the recipe.

Dinner is so easy with these crispy slow cooker carnitas tacos.

pho5x0apcs1.jpg
Gimme Some Oven

Using your slow cooker to make tacos is a hassle-free way to get dinner on the table. You and your whole family will enjoy this super easy recipe.

Get the recipe.

Oven baked spicy chicken tacos are a fun way to make a batch of food.

phnplyzhc01.jpg
The Cookie Rookie

Invite the whole familia over and a BIG group of friends, and then enjoy a big plate of amazing tacos with this simple baked recipe.

Get the recipe.

Chorizo tacos are the meaty substitute you've been searching for.

phxd6m8i881.jpg
Fashionable Foods

If you're tired of ground beef tacos and want to try something new, chorizo is totally the meat you should be going for instead.

Get the recipe.

Try some honey chipotle chicken tacos for a spicy and sweet kick.

phhy11wb8c1.jpg
Cooking and Beer

We're HUGE fans of any recipe that blends together something spicy and something sweet, like these amazing tacos made with honey and chipotle.

Get the recipe.

Your low-carb loving friends will totally dig these Mahi-Mahi citrus tacos.

phq3fp4sw81.jpg
Chef'd

Fish tacos are already pretty low in calories, but these ones are wrapped in lettuce to boot. They're low-cal AND low-carb for anyone who's on a diet.

Get the recipe.

Santa Monica street tacos will take your mind--and your tummy--there.

ph2gq31fms1.jpg
Creme de la Crumb

You don't actually have to head to the West Coast to enjoy these amazing creations. There's a reason why everyonw knows street tacos are the best.

Get the recipe.

Caribbean chicken tacos are a fun way to travel to the islands tonight.

phqazwys081.jpg
Creme de la Crumb

Whether you live in the southern U.S. or up north, these tacos will instantly transport you to the islands of the Caribbean in no time.

Get the recipe.

These caramelized pork tacos will soak in so much flavor that you won't believe.

phfbaw004k1.jpg
Pinch of Yum

There's so many delicious things going on with these tacos that your entire family will dub you the next Food Network Star when you make them.

Get the recipe.

Slow cooker salsa verde honey lime chicken tacos are the fancy dinner you'll want tonight.

ph8fqz0bk01.jpg
Carlsbad Cravings

When it comes to having a really special night of tacos, these babies are sure to please. The best part? Made in the slow cooker, they're MUCH easier than they look!

Get the recipe.

Take yourself back to summer with these amazing Coconut Shrimp Tacos.

phli1xtmw41.jpg
Taste and Tell

If you're looking to be reminded of the warm weather, try these coconut-flavored shrimp tacos. Even the pickiest of eaters will LOVE them.

Get the recipe.