Lobster Street Tacos

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These easy Lobster Street Tacos combine two favorites in one delicious recipe. Tender lobster is tossed with a creamy, slightly spicy lobster roll style dressing, then tucked inside street taco sized flour tortillas and topped with fresh lettuce, herbs and capers.

Basically, we took everything we love about a lobster roll and turned it into a taco.

And it works.

These lobster roll street tacos are a fun option for Taco Tuesday, summer dinners, seafood night or anytime you want something a little more special without spending all evening in the kitchen. Since the lobster is already cooked, they come together in about 10 minutes.

Serve them cold like a traditional lobster roll or warm the tortillas first for that perfect soft taco texture.

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Why You’ll Love These Lobster Street Tacos

• Ready in 10 minutes: Starting with cooked lobster means there is no lengthy cooking process.
• Lobster roll meets taco night: You get the creamy flavor of a lobster roll in an easy handheld street taco.
• Simple ingredients: The lobster is the star, so the rest of the ingredients are intentionally simple.
• Easy to customize: Add lettuce and capers or change the herbs and toppings to make them your own.
• Great hot or cold: Serve the lobster mixture chilled or at room temperature with warm tortillas.
• Perfect for entertaining: Their smaller size makes lobster street tacos a fun addition to a party or appetizer spread.

Ingredients You’ll Need

You will find the complete amounts in the printable recipe card below, but here’s what you’ll need to make these easy lobster street tacos.

Street Taco Flour Tortillas

Small street taco sized flour tortillas replace the traditional lobster roll bun.

We like flour tortillas for this particular recipe because their soft texture works really well with the creamy lobster filling.

Warm them briefly before serving if you prefer soft, warm tortillas, or serve them at room temperature.

Cooked Lobster

You’ll need fully cooked, chopped lobster meat.

Lobster tails work beautifully, but you can use a combination of tail, claw and knuckle meat if that’s what you have available.

Cut the lobster into bite sized pieces rather than chopping it too finely. You want to actually taste those pieces of lobster in every taco.

Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise creates the creamy base for the lobster roll inspired dressing.

There is just enough to coat the lobster without overwhelming its flavor.

Green Onions

Chopped green onions add fresh onion flavor without being quite as strong as raw yellow or red onion.

Cilantro or Parsley

You can use chopped cilantro or parsley depending on your preference.

Cilantro gives the tacos a little more traditional taco flavor, while parsley leans into the lobster roll side of the recipe.

Both are delicious.

Lemon Juice

Fresh lemon juice brightens the creamy dressing and pairs naturally with lobster.

Hot Sauce and Cayenne Pepper

A small amount of hot sauce and cayenne adds a little heat without making these lobster street tacos overly spicy.

If you like more heat, you can always add extra hot sauce when serving.

Lettuce and Capers

Shredded lettuce adds a little fresh crunch while capers bring a salty, briny flavor that works especially well with the creamy lobster.

Use one, both or neither. These tacos are very easy to customize.

How to Make Lobster Street Tacos

One of the best things about this recipe is how quickly it comes together.

1. Make the Creamy Dressing

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped green onions, cilantro or parsley, lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.

Whisk everything together until the dressing is smooth and well combined.

2. Add the Lobster

Add the chopped cooked lobster to the dressing.

Gently toss until the lobster pieces are evenly coated.

Be careful not to stir too aggressively. You want to keep some nice pieces of lobster rather than breaking everything apart.

3. Prepare the Tortillas

Warm the street taco flour tortillas if desired.

You can warm them briefly in a dry skillet or microwave them just until they’re soft and flexible.

4. Fill the Tacos

Spoon about 1/4 cup of the lobster mixture into each tortilla.

5. Add Your Toppings

Top each lobster street taco with shredded lettuce, capers and additional chopped cilantro or parsley.

Add an extra splash of hot sauce if you like a little more heat.

Serve immediately.

Lobster Roll Meets Street Taco

These aren’t traditional Mexican lobster tacos, and that is exactly the point.

The idea behind this recipe was to take the flavors of a classic creamy lobster roll and turn them into something completely different.

Instead of a toasted bun, we’re using small flour tortillas.

The lobster gets tossed with mayonnaise, lemon, green onion and herbs, just like the creamy lobster salad you might expect inside a lobster roll. Then we add a little hot sauce and cayenne to bring some taco night personality to the mix.

Capers add a salty, briny bite while lettuce gives the tacos some crunch.

The result lands somewhere deliciously between a lobster roll and a street taco.

Tips for the Best Lobster Street Tacos

Don’t Overdo the Mayonnaise

Lobster has a delicate, slightly sweet flavor, and we don’t want to cover it up.

Use enough dressing to lightly coat the lobster rather than drowning it in sauce.

Keep the Lobster Pieces Chunky

Don’t finely mince the lobster.

Bite sized pieces give the tacos better texture and make sure the lobster remains the star of the recipe.

Taste the Dressing Before Adding the Lobster

Mix your dressing first and give it a taste.

You can easily add another squeeze of lemon, a little more hot sauce or additional seasoning before tossing in the lobster.

Warm the Tortillas

This isn’t mandatory, but warm flour tortillas are softer, more flexible and less likely to tear.

The contrast between a warm tortilla and cool creamy lobster filling is also delicious.

Assemble Just Before Serving

You can prepare the lobster mixture ahead of time, but wait to fill the tortillas until you’re ready to eat.

This keeps the tortillas from getting soggy.

The Best Toppings for Lobster Street Tacos

One of the easiest ways to change these tacos is with the toppings.

We keep ours fairly simple because we want the lobster to remain the main flavor, but there are plenty of options.

Try:

• Shredded lettuce
• Capers
• Fresh chopped cilantro
• Fresh parsley
• Chopped celery
• Green onions
• Chopped tomatoes
• Avocado
• Thinly sliced radishes
• Shredded cabbage
• A squeeze of fresh lemon
• A squeeze of fresh lime
• Extra hot sauce

You don’t need a huge pile of toppings. Pick two or three that sound good and let the lobster do the rest.

Can I Make Lobster Street Tacos Ahead of Time?

You can prepare the lobster filling ahead of time.

Mix the dressing and lobster together, cover and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.

Keep the tortillas and toppings separate.

When it’s time to eat, warm the tortillas if desired, give the lobster mixture a gentle stir and assemble the tacos.

I don’t recommend assembling the tacos far in advance because the creamy filling can eventually make the tortillas soggy.

Can I Serve Lobster Street Tacos Cold?

Absolutely.

The lobster filling can be served cold, which makes these especially easy for summer dinners and entertaining.

You can pair the cold lobster filling with room temperature tortillas or warm the tortillas before assembling the tacos.

Both ways are delicious.

What to Serve with Lobster Street Tacos

Because lobster has such a delicate flavor, I like serving these tacos with simple side dishes that don’t overpower them.

Some of our favorites include:

• Homemade Coleslaw
• Grilled Corn with Garlic Herb Butter
• Creamy Cucumber Salad
• Retro Cold Pasta Salad
• Bacon Potato Salad

For a lighter meal, fresh fruit, a simple green salad or grilled vegetables would also work beautifully.

Lobster Street Tacos FAQs

What are lobster street tacos?

Lobster street tacos are small tacos filled with lobster and your choice of sauces and toppings.

There are many different versions. Some use Baja inspired flavors with cabbage, avocado and lime.

Our lobster street tacos are inspired by a creamy lobster roll. Cooked lobster is tossed with mayonnaise, lemon, green onions, herbs and a little heat before being served inside small flour tortillas.

What kind of lobster should I use?

Any fully cooked lobster meat will work.

You can use lobster tail meat or a combination of tail, claw and knuckle meat.

Whatever you choose, cut it into bite sized pieces so you get plenty of lobster in every taco.

Can I use frozen lobster?

Yes. Frozen cooked lobster can be a convenient option.

Thaw it completely according to the package directions and remove any excess moisture before mixing it with the dressing.

Should lobster street tacos be served hot or cold?

These particular lobster street tacos can be served either way.

The creamy lobster filling is delicious cold, while the flour tortillas can be served at room temperature or warmed before assembling.

Can I use corn tortillas?

You can, although we prefer flour tortillas for this recipe.

The soft flour tortilla complements the creamy lobster roll style filling and helps distinguish these from more traditional Baja style lobster tacos.

If you prefer corn tortillas, warm them before serving so they’re soft and flexible.

What can I substitute for cilantro?

Fresh parsley works perfectly.

In fact, parsley pushes the recipe a little more toward the traditional lobster roll flavors, while cilantro gives it more of a taco night feel.

Use whichever one your family prefers.

Are lobster street tacos spicy?

Not particularly.

The hot sauce and cayenne add a little warmth, but the recipe isn’t intended to be very spicy.

You can leave out the cayenne for an even milder version or serve additional hot sauce on the side for anyone who wants more heat.

How do I store leftover lobster taco filling?

Store leftover lobster filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Keep it separate from the tortillas and toppings so everything stays fresh.

Because seafood is perishable, refrigerate the lobster promptly and don’t leave the filling sitting at room temperature for extended periods.

More Taco Recipes You’ll Love

Taco night doesn’t have to mean making the same tacos every week.

If you’re looking for more ideas, check out our Best Taco Toppings: The Ultimate Guide for tons of ways to customize taco night.

These Lobster Street Tacos are definitely not your everyday taco, but that’s exactly why we love them.

They’re creamy, fresh, a little spicy and packed with tender lobster, all wrapped up in a street taco sized tortilla.

Lobster roll or taco?

Turns out you don’t have to choose.

Side Dishes That Pair Well

• Homemade Coleslaw
• Grilled Corn with Garlic Herb Butter
• Creamy Cucumber Salad
• Retro Cold Pasta Salad
• Bacon Potato Salad

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