Carne Asada Per Person Calculator

About 1/2 pound of raw skirt or flank steak per person is a standard planning figure for tacos or a plated meal.

Both work well — skirt steak is thinner and more marbled with a slightly beefier flavor, while flank steak is leaner and a bit larger; either should be marinated and sliced thin against the grain.

The 1/2 lb per person estimate works well for both since tacos use less meat per serving but people typically eat several; for a very generous full-plate dinner you can round up to about 2/3 lb per person.