Beergarita Chicken Tacos

Apr 18, 2025

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Make taco night TOTALLY different with these Beergarita Tacos! They combine chicken, taco seasoning, margarita mix, beer and more for a super tender chicken taco.

Slow cooker beergarita tacos on a plate.

Key Ingredients
Variations
How to make Beergarita Tacos:
My Serving Suggestions:
Recipe FAQs
More Chicken Taco Recipes:
Beergarita Tacos {Crockpot Recipe} Recipe

This is a fun and easy recipe to switch up your usual taco night! If you’re tired of the same old salsa chicken, these Beergarita-flavored tacos bring a fresh, zesty twist with beer, margarita mix, and plenty of bold flavor. Just pair the tender shredded chicken with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings when you get home, and dinner is ready to go.🍺🍋‍🟩

Key Ingredients

This recipe is made pretty much from scratch! For full ingredient amounts, see the recipe card below the images.

Ingredients for slow cooker beergarita tacos on a table.

These Crockpot Beergarita Chicken Tacos are made with chicken breasts, taco seasoning, beer, margarita mix, lime juice, and poblano peppers, slow-cooked until tender. The result is juicy, zesty chicken that’s perfect for stuffing into warm tortillas and topping with all your favorite taco fixings.

Variations

Here are my favorite ways to change this recipe up:

If you want more classic margarita flavor, swap the beer for 2 tablespoons of tequila.
For extra flavor, you can stir in a jar of salsa or a can of Rotel tomatoes.
Want more heat? Use two jalapeños instead of a poblano pepper for the perfect kick.
To make it non-alcoholic, keep the margarita mix and replace the beer with a cup of chicken broth.

How to make Beergarita Tacos:

Step One: Add the chicken to the slow cooker. Sprinkle over the taco seasoning.

Sprinkling taco seasoning onto chicken in a crockpot.

Ingredients for beergarita taco meat in a crockpot.

Step Two: Add the poblano pepper, beer and margarita mix. Then squeeze over the lime. Place the lid on the slow cooker an cook on low for 6 hours.

Shredding beergarita taco chicken in a crockpot.

Shredded chicken for beergarita tacos in a crockpot.

Step Three: Shred the chicken with two forks right in the slow cooker.

Step Four: Stir the chicken and the sauce together and serve!

Tongs grabbing chicken for slow cooker beergarita tacos from a crockpot.

My Serving Suggestions:

Here are my serving ideas to make this the BEST taco night:

Taco shells: Both crunchy and soft shells work great! If you’re using boxed crunchy shells, be sure to warm them in the oven first to keep them from tasting stale.
Toppings: We love adding sour cream, shredded cheese, diced red onion, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice for extra flavor.
Other serving ideas: This shredded chicken is also perfect for loading onto nachos, stuffing into quesadillas, or building hearty taco bowls.

Three slow cooker beergarita tacos on a plate.

Recipe FAQs

Does the alcohol cook out in the slow cooker?

Not entirely, so there will be a taste of alcohol in the meal.

Can I add more beer?

The beer can taste very strong in the recipe if too much is added. The first time you make this recipe, use only what is directed.

How to store:

Store in the fridge for up to three days or in the freezer for up to three months.

More Chicken Taco Recipes:

Crockpot Chicken Tacos are an easy go-to for busy nights, while Cool Ranch Tacos add a fun, zesty twist to taco night.

For something with a little more heat, try Crockpot Chicken Tinga (very authentic), or cozy up with a bowl of homemade Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup.

If you need a great party appetizer, Chicken Taco Dip is always a crowd-pleaser.

Beergarita Tacos {Crockpot Recipe}

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 6

Total Time: 6 10

Servings:

By: Sarah Olson

Crockpot Beerarita Chicken Tacos are made with tender shredded chicken simmered in a mix of beer and margarita flavors for an easy, flavorful taco night.

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Equipment

Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger (I own and use this one from Crock-Pot)

Ingredients

For Serving

▢ taco shells
▢ toppings (such as cheese, sour cream and more)

Instructions

Add the chicken breasts to the slow cooker.
Sprinkle over the taco seasoning. Add the diced poblano pepper. Zest the lime over the chicken and then squeeze over the juice.
Pour over the beer and margarita mix.
Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
Shred the chicken with two forks right in the slow cooker.
Serve the chicken in taco shells with desired toppings.

Sarah’s Notes

Nutritional Values only inlude the taco filling, not toppings and tortillas.

The beer can taste very strong in the recipe if too much is added. Don’t use more than directed, for it will overpower the chicken.

Variations:

If you want more classic margarita flavor, swap the beer for 2 tablespoons of tequila.
For extra flavor, you can stir in a jar of salsa or a can of Rotel tomatoes.
Want more heat? Use two jalapeños instead of a poblano pepper for the perfect kick.
To make it non-alcoholic, keep the margarita mix and replace the beer with a cup of chicken broth.

Serving Ideas:

Taco shells: Both crunchy and soft shells work great! If you’re using boxed crunchy shells, be sure to warm them in the oven first to keep them from tasting stale.
Toppings: We love adding sour cream, shredded cheese, diced red onion, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice for extra flavor.
Other serving ideas: This shredded chicken is also perfect for loading onto nachos, stuffing into quesadillas, or building hearty taco bowls.

Nutrition

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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