Tacos Gobernador (Governor Tacos)






Tacos Gobernador (Governor) are warm tortillas that are filled with a combination of shrimp, shredded cheese, garlic, onions, jalapeños, poblano strips, and tomatoes. The tortillas are then folded in half and cooked on a griddle over medium heat.

Tacos Gobernador (Governor Tacos)


These tacos originated in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico. It is said that the governor of Sinaloa loved shrimp and quesadillas so the chef of a well-known restaurant created these, a cross between a shrimp taco and a quesadilla. And so these were named Tacos Gobernador ('Governor Tacos'). 






Tacos Gobernador (Governor Tacos)

Chunks of tender shrimp are tossed in a saucy tomato chile mixture and then piled into tortillas with melted cheese. 


For This Recipe You Will Need: 

  • Shrimp: Any size shrimp can be used, I prefer the large size.
  • Vegetables: Bell pepper, or Poblanos, Jalapeños (optional), white onions, garlic, and plum tomatoes.
  • Tortillas: Corn tortillas are traditional, but I've used flour tortillas in a pinch.
  • Cheese: Oaxaca, Quesadilla, or Mozzarella cheese are all great melting cheeses for Taco Gobernador
  • Salt, pepper, and olive oil





  • How to Make Tacos Gobernador

    Step-by-step Instructions:

  • Pour 2 tablespoons into a skillet over medium-high heat.

  • Add onions, jalapeños, and bell peppers or (poblanos) and cook until onions are soft and translucent about 4 to 5 minutes.

  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they have softened about 3 minutes. 

  • Add shrimp to the onion mixture. Cook until shrimp turns pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with more salt and pepper. Remove from heat.

  • Tacos Gobernador (Governor Tacos)

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