Take Taco Tuesday to the next level with Smoked Brisket Tacos. Made with leftover smoked brisket for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Leftover brisket is one of our favorite time savers for easy dinners. Our Brisket Stuffed Poblano Peppers are always a hit and the whole family loves these Brisket Twice Baked Potatoes.

Smoked brisket tacos on a plate with lettuce and tomatoes.

Tacos always seem to be a crowd pleaser. Everyone can add their favorite toppings and these Smoked Brisket Tacos are on the table in about 15 minutes for a quick and tasty dinner.

Why You Will Love these BBQ Brisket Tacos

Crowd Pleaser: Tacos are always on everyone’s list of favorite foods. A great way to please the entire family because everyone can add their favorite taco toppings and build their own tacos pleasing even the picky eaters.
Amazing Flavor: Smoky brisket adds delicious flavor to Tex-Mex cuisine and and this is our absolute favorite taco recipe.
The Best Recipe for Brisket Leftovers: Using leftover brisket makes this a great option for busy weeknights and can be on the dinner table in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients Needed for Beef Brisket Tacos

Smoked Brisket
Granulated Garlic
Onion Powder
Ground Cumin
Chili Powder
Dried Oregano
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Crunchy Taco Shells -Corn tortillas or flour tortillas
Lettuce
Cheddar Cheese
Tomatoes
Salsa or Salsa Fresca
Sour Cream
Cilantro or Green Onions
Lime wedges
Lettuce
Cheese
Tomatoes
Salsa
Sour Cream
Cilantro
Limes

Plate of tacos, plate of shells in background.

Step By Step Directions for Brisket Tacos Recipe

Chop smoked brisket on a cutting board or use shredded brisket and add to a skillet.

Cook over medium-high heat until brisket starts to get brown and crispy.

In a small bowl make the taco seasoning. Combine garlic, onion, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper and oregano.

Chopped brisket with taco seasoning in a skillet.

Add the taco seasoning to the brisket with water.

Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring to combine about 5 minutes.

Skillet of chopped brisket, taco shells, toppings.

Serve brisket with favorite toppings on taco shells.

Tacos with lettuce, tomato, cheese on a plate.

How to Store and Reheat Leftover brisket

Store leftover brisket in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Reheat in a skillet with a bit of water over medium heat, stirring until heated through.

Best Sides for Tacos

We love to serve brisket tacos with our homemade Chunky Salsa, pico de gallo or Brisket Queso and chips.
Coleslaw for BBQ is great an easy side and also a great topping for beef tacos along with a drizzle of bbq sauce.
Grilled Mexican Street Corn topped with cotija cheese is one of our favorites additions to any Tex-Mex menu.
Refried Black Beans or our Cheesy Bean Dip and Spanish Rice are also easy sides for taco night.

More Easy Recipes for Taco Night

Chili Lime Steak Tacos are one of our favorite carne asada tacos with extra flavor from the easy marinade.
Carne Asada Bowls are so delicious for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that the entire family will love.
Steak and Shrimp Fajitas have so much flavor and are great for entertaining.

Smoked Brisket Tacos are quick and delicious for any night of the week and the perfect addition to any fiesta dinner.

If you love this recipe as much as we do, please leave a comment and a five star review. Help us share on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook!

Plate with 4 crunchy brisket tacos topped with lettuce and tomatoes.

Print Recipe

5 from 2 votes