08/09/2026
🌮 Mexican Carne Asada Marinade
A bold, citrusy Mexican marinade that makes carne asada juicy, flavorful, and perfect for grilling.
🥩 Ingredients
1 kg flank steak or skirt steak
120 ml fresh orange juice
60 ml fresh lime juice
60 ml olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeño, finely chopped
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp apple c***r vinegar
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp Mexican oregano
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Zest of 1 lime
👨‍🍳 Instructions
Prepare the marinade:
In a large bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce and vinegar.
Add the aromatics:
Stir in the garlic, cilantro, jalapeño, lime zest, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt and black pepper.
Marinate the steak:
Place the steak in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the meat and turn to coat completely.
Refrigerate:
Cover and refrigerate for 2–8 hours. Keep the meat refrigerated while marinating.
Heat the grill:
Preheat a grill or cast-iron skillet over high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and allow excess marinade to drip off.
Grill the carne asada:
Grill until nicely charred and cooked to your preferred doneness. Cooking time depends on the thickness of the steak, so use an instant-read thermometer for accuracy.
Rest and slice:
Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5–10 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
🌮 Serve With
Warm corn tortillas
Pico de gallo
Guacamole
Diced white onion
Fresh cilantro
Salsa verde
Lime wedges
🔥 Pro tip: For maximum flavor, get the grill very hot so the steak develops a deep char while remaining juicy inside.