Pancake Batter For Tacos

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mexican

These crispy, thin pancake-style tortillas are perfect for tacos, offering a delightful crunch and subtle corn flavor. Quick to make and versatile, they suit lunch or dinner, especially when filled with your favorite savory ingredients. Ideal for a fun, homemade taco night with a unique twist.

Be the first to rate this recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients well until smooth.
  2. Take 1 to 2 tablespoons of batter and spread thinly over an ungreased griddle or skillet.
  3. Cook until the batter sets and is no longer raw, without allowing it to brown.
  4. Remove from heat and fill with your choice of taco fillings.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

293 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.9g 14% DV
Total Fat 3.2g 4% DV
Carbs 59g 21% DV
Fiber 2.9g 10% DV
Sugar 0.5g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9762.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 262mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 70.5mg 5% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

Mexican recipes → Vegetarian recipes → All recipes →