Crispy Pork Tlayuda
Thin, crispy tortilla topped with seasoned shredded pork, refried beans, and fresh toppings. A fast, handheld Mexican street-food classic that tastes restaurant-quality but comes together in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 8 oz pre-cooked carnitas or shredded pork
- 2 each corn tortillas (6-inch)
- ½ cup refried beans
- ¼ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Place a tortilla flat in the pan and cook 2 minutes per side until crispy and light brown.
- 3
Spread 3 tbsp refried beans on the crispy tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
- 4
Top with half the pork, cotija, red onion, and cilantro. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- 5
Repeat steps 2–4 with the second tortilla and remaining toppings.
- 6
Serve immediately with lime wedges and hot sauce on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- spatula
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