100+ Toppings for Beef Tacos

Take your beef taco night from great to epic by simply switching up the toppings!

Below, you’ll find veggies, cheeses, sauces, and more to make unlimited versions of your favorite beef taco recipes.

crunchy beef tacos with cheese and lettuce toppings

If you’re looking for quick beef taco dinner ideas, make sure to check out my All American Beef Tacos, Korean Beef Tacos, and Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos.

These recipes are straight from The Taco Tuesday Cookbook and include the 52 tastiest taco recipes for you to cook with me each week!

What to Put on Beef Tacos

There are no rules when it comes to loading up your beef tacos because they pair great with veggies, cheeses, and sauces. It ultimately comes down to the ingredients you have on hand and how much you want to put on them.

Flour tortillas will always hold more filling and toppings than crunchy corn tortillas, and when in doubt, tostadas are more fun to eat!

Veggies

While veggies can be intimidating, they add loads of flavor, color, and hold a guilt-free place at the dinner table, so pile on their favorites!

Romaine Lettuce: this leafy green lettuce is crisp and delicious, and tastes great on tacos.
Iceberg Lettuce: lighter lettuce that is super crunchy and also a staple on tacos.
Coleslaw: coleslaw is a yummy, crisp, and refreshing on top of tacos.
Spring Mix: leftover spring mixes are a great way to incorporate veggies into taco meals.
Bok Choy: bok choy is a vegetable similar to cabbage that holds so much of the tasty taco flavor you love.
Spinach: another highly nutritious vegetable that accentuates flavor of the beef.
Black Beans: is it Taco Tuesday without all the beans?
Pinto Beans: not only inexpensive, beans are a great way to stretch taco dishes and add sustained protein.
Refried Beans: a dollop of refried beans adds delicious texture and necessary protein to beef tacos.
Kidney Beans: another great way to add flavor to tacos without breaking the bank.
Green Onion: a garnish and vegetable that holds a tasty oniony flavor in tacos.
Scallions: crunchy peppery flavor + beef tacos = heaven
Shallot: a toned-down onion with a garlic aftertaste is the best way to describe the flavor that this veggie brings to taco night.
Cilantro: a classic herb for adding loads of flavor-use fresh or store-bought for maximum flavor.
Jalapeño: the best flavor accentuator!
Pico de Gallo: are you ready to make the best Pico for any taco? Don’t miss my homemade recipe.
Fried Potato: ever heard the phrase “meat and potatoes?” This is a twist on the OG version.
Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes: Sub the potatoes for sweet potatoes (less carbs and the sweetness is unmatched).
Purple Onion: offers a satisfying crunch and texture to tacos.
Yellow Onion: great for caramelizing and pairs great with beef tacos!
Cherry Tomatoes: sweet tomatoes go perfectly with beef tacos because of the popable taste.
Diced tomatoes: don’t forget this classic topping, tomatoes are meant to be with tacos!
Avocado: everything tastes better with avocado, don’t you think?
Corn: canned or fresh corn both complement and make beef tacos taste even better.
Bell Peppers: red, green, yellow, or orange bell peppers add loads of color to a perfect beef taco.
Cauliflower: roast cauliflower to desired crunchy taste & you won’t be disappointed.
Matchstick Carrots: these teeny weenie carrots are super crunchy and subtle that they may not even notice them!
Parsnips: perfectly roasted parsnips are irresistibly yummy on tacos!
Zucchini: yes it’s green, but zucchini is super easy to roast to perfection with your favorite seasonings and top on beef tacos.
Green Olives: pair with feta cheese for an authentically Mediterranean experience.
Black Olives: muffuletta tacos, anyone?
Mushrooms: steak and mushrooms pair great, so why not top on beef tacos???
Yellow Squash: if you’ve never tried this epic combination of beef and squash, you’re missing out!
Butternut Squash: cooking new vegetables can be intimidating, but I have an easy way to prepare this one for taco night.
Chipotle Peppers: full of medium heat, these epic peppers are sure to up your taco game.
Poblano Peppers: mild peppers with epic flavor.
Cucumber: pair with olives, feta, or olive oil for an authentic Mediterranean palate.
Asparagus: another great way to incorporate veggies into a delicious dinner.
Garlic: powder, minced, or fresh are all great choices to unload maximum flavor.
Radishes: this is a thing, as the radishes pair great with the meat and complement each other.
Chickpeas: add deep flavor and are super budget-friendly for families!
Pickled Onions: these insanely delicious vinegary onions are just the inspiration you have been needing.
Pickled Jalapenos: inexpensive but nonetheless mouthwatering.
Pickled Radishes: this inviting dish may be pungent, but you’ll leave dinner feeling full and satisfied.
Pickled Garlic: if you haven’t tried these pickled garlic cloves yet, they are a total game changer on sandwiches, salads, and beef tacos!

Cheeses

If you’re like me, cheese holds a special place in your heart, and each cheese creates a different experience on your favorite dishes. Enhance the flavor and texture of your taco dish with these epic cheeses:

Queso Blaco: drizzling warm queso takes tacos to a new level, trust me.
Feta: Mediterranean flavor meets Carne Asada tacos.
Mexican Cheese Blend: this melty and gooey cheese is great for warm or hot tacos.
Cheddar: universally delicious cheese that is easy to find and top on tacos.
Swiss: this fun twist on tacos adds exemplary flavor to your taco.
Monterey Jack: buttery and mild cheese that is super delicious on cooked beef.
Mozzarella: stringy and melty mozzarella is SUPER good on beef tacos.
Parmesan: gives a street taco vibe that is too good to pass up.
Pepperjack: spicy and creamy cheese pairs well with your favorite taco recipe.
Cojita: aged and crumbly cheese that is out of this world.
Oaxaca: the ultimate melty cheese for beef tacos.

More Beef Taco Toppings

This section laments some traditional and non-traditional toppings that are both equally exciting and will please your Taco Tuesday dinner guests!

Lime: can you even have taco night without limes? Lime juice enhances the flavors and makes beef tacos absolutely irresistable.
Peach: the sweetest taco topping!
Apple: diced apple adds top-tier crunch & subtle sweetness that blends perfectly with the taco meat.
Papaya: diced papaya is sooooo delicious on smoky beef tacos.
Blackberry: bursting with fruit flavor for epic tacos.
Pineapple: this topping is sure to win taco night. Sweet and savory = perfection.
Strawberry: lightly sweet and refreshing strawberries are exactly what you have been missing.
Lemon: for a sweet and sour flavor, sprinkle some lemon juice on top to lock in the smoky flavor of the meat.
Mango: mango pairs well with tacos adding a special tangy sweetness you’ll love.
Watermelon: this hydrating fruit adds a subtly sweet taste to an epic Taco Tuesday dish.
Kiwi: this underrated fruit is loaded with vitamin C, but also tastes AMAZING when diced and topped on tacos.
Mexican Cauliflower Rice: 100x better than the traditional. Enough said.
White Rice: rice allows taco dishes to be stretched further (budget friendly) and adds a great flavor.
Tortilla Strips: this street taco vibe is 10/10.
Tortilla Chips: the lower-budget version if you have a leftover bag of chips in the pantry.
Doritos: Doritos locos tacos? Make your own version with crushed chips!
Red Pepper Flakes: for a little bit of added spice, top with red pepper flakes for an added peppery taste.
Cumin: earthy and tastes great with beef.
Tajin: a unique flavor of chile that isn’t overly spicy but is bursting with flavor.
Taco Seasoning: if your taco is bland, chances are you need to season it some more to lock In flavor.
Shrimp: surf and turf tacos!
Fried Egg: top with an ooey-gooey fried egg for a delicious ‘steak & eggs’ breakfast taco.
Scrambled Eggs: leftover scrambled eggs from breakfast? Top to beef tacos!
Bacon: bacon makes everything better.
French Fries: another ‘meat and potatoes’ idea that is absolutely game-changing!
Sweet Potato Fries: need to sub the french fries? Sweet potato fries add a necessary sweetness to boring tacos.
Yogurt: more specifically Greek yogurt; makes. a great drizzle to add a little bit of semi-sweet flavor.
Chili: leftover chili? Yes, super YUM on tacos.

Salsas & Sauces

The best has been saved for last! These different sauces add different dimensions to your favorite dish. From heat to freshness, these sauces and salsas will surely add a splash of delicious flavor:

Guacamole: try my beginner recipe for a go-to dip that tastes great with tacos and can be adjusted to your heat preference.
Salsa: drool-worthy salsa is in your future!
Corn and Black Bean Salsa: make this salsa in 5 minutes for a quick and tasty topping for your tacos.
Fresh Pineapple Salsa: this salsa is a party for your tastebuds! You have to try my epic recipe.
Jalapeno Ranch Dressing: you are sure to love this dressing because the leftovers can be used for salads and other dishes.
Cucumber Salsa: refreshing and light cucumber salsa meets perfectly cooked beef tacos.
Chunky Avocado Salsa: this salsa is great for topping grilled meat, tacos, or chips!
Mango Salsa: mango salsa is sure to elevate your taco dish and clearly make it stand out.
Sriracha: grab a bottle from your local grocery store for a conveniently quick and tasty topping.
Taco Bell Sauce: remember those little packets you get when you order tacos? This is the perfect opportunity to use them!
BBQ: full of flavor and adds a smoky, tangy flavor that is irresistible.
Sour Cream: that leftover sour cream in your fridge? Use it up on your favorite taco dish!
Hot Sauce: add some heat to your taco dishes with your favorite hot sauce.
Cilantro Lime Sauce: this epic recipe can be made in the blender in under a minute.
Tomato Sauce: if you want a sauce that adds a little bit of flavor to tacos without the heat, try some mild tomato sauce.
Rotel Dip: velveeta cheese + rotel = bomb cheese sauce.
Olive Oil: a light and refreshing drizzle adds just enough to a beef taco.
Spicy Ranch: spicy ranch takes tacos to the next level.
Red Enchilada Sauce: whether you make the meat in this sauce or add some on top, this sauce tastes super delicious in a crispy taco.
Cilantro Chimichurri: This Mexican version of the classic sauce is the perfect sauce to drizzle on your beef tacos!
Green Chutney: a traditional Indian dish, this cilantro-y sauce is epic on everything, and tacos are not the exception.
Poblano Cream Sauce: poblano peppers, broth, heavy cream, garlic, and your favorite seasonings yield an awesome sauce. No pun intended.