Tacos de Corazón
Tacos de Corazón is a traditional Mexican dish featuring slow-cooked beef heart as the primary filling, typically served in corn tortillas with fresh toppings like cilantro, onions, and salsa. It originates from various regions of Mexico, particularly popular in states like Jalisco and Michoacán, where offal dishes are celebrated as part of the culinary heritage.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and relatively low in carbohydrates, providing essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins from the beef heart. A typical serving contains approximately 300-400 calories, depending on portion size and added toppings.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Zinc | 6.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 12 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Selenium | 38 mcg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| CoQ10 | 11 mg |
Per 2 tacos (approximately 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Tacos de Corazón represents the Mexican tradition of utilizing the entire animal in cooking, minimizing waste and honoring traditional butchery. Nutritionally, beef heart is exceptionally nutrient-dense, offering more protein and fewer calories than many other cuts of beef while being rich in CoQ10, an antioxidant important for heart health.
