How to Draw a Taco (Easy Step by Step)
A smiling taco is a great first drawing because it is built from just a few simple shapes: a curved arch, a big back curve, and some little bumpy loops. The cute face makes it feel like a friendly character instead of a snack.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 6 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a taco step by step
How to Draw a Taco · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: Front shell arch
Start at the lower left and draw a curved arch that goes up and over, like the top of a half circle. Stop on the right side, a little above the middle, and leave the bottom open.
Step 3: Bottom and back shell
Start at the lower left end of your arch and draw a long, slightly curved line to the right for the bottom. Curve it up the right side, then arch it high over the top and back down to touch your first arch near the upper left.
Step 4: Folded front edge
Start where your first arch ends on the right and draw a gentle curved line down to the bottom right corner. This closes the front of the shell.
Step 5: Lettuce ruffles
Along the top edge of the front shell, draw a row of small bumpy loops, like tiny hills or rounded leaves. Make them different sizes so the lettuce looks crinkly.
Step 6: Eyes and smile
Draw two small dots for eyes low in the middle of the front shell, with space between them. Then draw a little curved smile between the eyes, a bit lower down.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your taco? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw an apple or how to draw a slice of watermelon next.
Tips for drawing a taco
- Draw the front arch first, then add the bottom line and the big back curve. The back curve should stop where it touches the arch, not cross over it.
- Make each lettuce loop a different size. Uneven bumps look more like real ruffled lettuce.
- Put the eyes low and wide apart, with the smile between them. A face placed low on the shell makes the taco look extra cute.
Free taco coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this taco coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your taco drawing
Color the shell golden yellow and the lettuce bright green. For a creative twist, add tiny tomato and cheese bits peeking out of the lettuce.
Taco fun fact for kids
Tacos are made with tortillas, and tortillas can be made from corn or from wheat flour. People in Mexico have eaten corn tortillas for many centuries.
Questions about drawing a taco
What shapes do I need to draw a taco?
You need a curved arch for the front shell, a long bottom line with a bigger curve for the back shell, and small rounded loops for the lettuce. Two dots and a curve make the face.
How do I make my taco look cuter?
Give it a happy face with two round eyes and a small smile. Placing the face low on the shell makes it look extra sweet.
How do I draw lettuce on a taco?
Draw a row of small bumpy loops along the top edge of the front shell, like tiny hills. Vary the sizes so the lettuce looks wavy and crinkly.
