These Mexican inspired recipes are loaded with amazing fresh flavors. From mouthwatering street tacos to comforting casseroles, there's something for everyone. Fresh ingredients like tomatoes, peppers, and cilantro are combined with bold spices to create dishes like sizzling fajitas, enchiladas and salsa. Make a delicious Mexican lasagna, street corn or cheesy enchiladas. These recipes are always a crowd-pleaser and the perfect way to get the family all gathered around the kitchen table!
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Mexican Lasagna
Dive into this hearty Mexican casserole! Layers of savory goodness come together for a quick and comforting meal.
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Grilled Corn Salsa
The start of this salsa is the grilled corn tasting sweet and smoky. Mixed with tomatoes, green chiles, and tangy lime juice, this recipe is a simple go-to dip.
Get the recipe: Grilled Corn Salsa.
Taco Casserole With Beans
This easy casserole recipe is bursting with flavor. Seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and fresh veggies come together in a delicious and satisfying Mexican-inspired dish. Your family will devour this weeknight dinner!
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Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet
This Mexican beef and rice skillet is an easy, one-skillet dinner recipe. This simple dinner recipe turns ground beef into a tasty dinner that is packed with flavor!
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Instant Pot Cheese Taco Rice
This Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Rice is a flavorful recipe that's made with rice, ground beef, and beans. Super easy to make as the Instant Pot does all the work. An easy family recipe.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Cheese Taco Rice
Cheesy Baja Chicken & Bell Pepper Skillet
This Cheesy Baja Chicken and Bell Pepper Skillet is super easy to make. The fresh veggies, juicy chicken, and flavorful seasonings combine with Pepper Jack cheese for a hearty meal.
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Beef Enchiladas With Corn Tortillas
This Beef Enchilada Casserole is a hearty one-pan meal that's on the table in just 40 minutes! Packed with flavor, it features layers of red enchilada sauce, savory seasoned ground beef, corn tortillas, and loads of deliciously melted cheese.
Get the recipe: Beef Enchilada Casserole With Corn Tortillas
Mexican Shrimp Salad Recipe
This zesty shrimp salad is loaded with deliciously seasoned sauteed shrimp and has a tasty cilantro lime dressing drizzled over the top. This salad has all of the delicious Mexican flavors that you crave.
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20 Minute Carne Asada Bowls Recipe
The perfect weeknight dinner. Mexican spiced seared beef, sprinkled with creamy Mexican cheese served on a bed of fragrant pilaf rice, along side a crunchy green salad.
Get the recipe: 20 Minute Carne Asada Bowls Recipe
Molcajete Salsa (Fire-Roasted Salsa)
If you love Mexican flavors, try this traditional salsa with roasted tomatoes and chilies. Grinding the veggies brings out a unique texture, all the juices, and the best taste.
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Easy Mexican Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe
This seafood quesadilla is loaded with tender grilled shrimp and perfectly seasoned with taco seasoning, lime juice and sautéed peppers and onions all wrapped in a grilled flour tortilla.
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Mexican Chicken Casserole
This classic Mexican Chicken Casserole is a family favorite that's easy to make and sure to be a hit at your next dinner. It's the perfect addition to your weeknight meal rotation.
Get the recipe: Mexican Chicken Casserole
Cauliflower Tacos
Craving a weeknight dinner that's both fun and flavorful? Look no further than these crispy cauliflower tacos! Packed with tender-crisp cauliflower, fresh veggies, and a homemade spicy mayo sauce, these tacos are sure to become a family favorite. Every bite bursts with crunchy texture and addictive flavor. Taco Tuesday will be forever changed!
Get the recipe: Cauliflower Tacos
Mexican Short Ribs
Get ready for fall-off-the-bone deliciousness! These Mexican short ribs are braised in a chipotle-infused sauce until incredibly tender and bursting with flavor. The slow cooking process ensures the meat practically melts in your mouth. Easy to prepare yet impressive, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Get the recipe: Mexican Short Ribs
Pork Belly Tacos
Tender, roasted pork belly with a crispy crust is nestled in a warm tortilla with creamy avocado ranch sauce and tangy pickled onions. It's a perfect balance of rich and comforting, with a touch of freshness.
Get the recipe: Porky Belly Tacos
Mexican Cheeseburgers
Craving a burger with a south-of-the-border twist? These Mexican Cheeseburgers are bursting with flavor and perfect for a summer cookout.
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Easy Beef Carnitas
The very best tender pork carnitas are those made with love by slow braising in a Dutch oven. The carnitas meat is the perfect filling for tacos, burritos or nachos. This could very well be the best Mexican pork recipe of all.
Get the recipe: Easy Beef Carnitas
Air Fryer Fiesta Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Air Fryer fiesta chicken stuffed poblano peppers, or Mexican chicken stuffed peppers, offer a true south of the border flavor. Your family will LOVE these tasty stuffed poblanos! Peppers with chicken and cheese are a great keto recipe, too.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Fiesta Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Easy Breakfast Tacos
Whip up these breakfast tacos in just 10 minutes! Packed with protein, healthy fats, and fresh flavors, they're a delicious and easy way to start the day. Filled with scrambled eggs, creamy avocado, and melty cheese, these tacos are endlessly customizable with your favorite toppings. Perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast for the whole family.
Get the recipe: Easy Breakfast Tacos
Guacamole With Tomatoes
This easy guacamole with tomatoes recipe focuses on a few simple fresh ingredients. This is the perfect side dish or appetizer recipe to accompany your favorite Mexican dishes.
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
This easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe takes only 30 minutes for a delicious family dinner. The tender chicken is flavored perfectly with plenty of seasoning.
Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Margarita Shooters
Liven up your next party with these bite-sized margarita shooters! They're a portable twist on the classic margarita, easy to whip up for a crowd.
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Easy Taco Salad
This easy taco salad recipe is ready in just 25 minutes for a delicious weeknight dinner the family will love! With plenty of fresh flavors this is one salad you will get excited about!
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Authentic Mexican Chicken Fajitas
These flavor-packed chicken fajitas are the real deal, made with a simple homemade spice blend. Marinate the chicken for extra taste, then sizzle it up in a single pan for a satisfying and healthy meal in under 30 minutes. The whole family will love the authentic taste and easy cleanup!
Get the recipe: Authentic Mexican Chicken Fajitas
Mexican Beans (Frijoles de la Olla)
These Mexican-style stewed beans are a great way to use up various types of beans knocking around your pantry. They freeze well too!
Get the recipe: Mexican Beans (Frijoles de la Olla)
Mexican Eggs Benedict With Chipotle Hollandaise
This Spicy Mexican Eggs Benedict with Chipotle Hollandaise is a flavor fiesta. We're talking classic eggs Benedict kicked up a notch with chorizo, smoky chipotle peppers, and a creamy chipotle hollandaise. Topped with cool avocado and fresh cilantro, it's a brunchtime explosion that'll have everyone begging for seconds.
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Chilaquiles Rojos Recipe
Love Chilaquiles Rojos! Spicy tomato sauce on crispy corn chips. Topped with cheese, crema, avocado, onion. Eggs or meat on the side. Great for any meal!
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Lazy Enchiladas
These lazy enchiladas are a delicious and easy Mexican inspired dish that’s always a crowd pleaser.
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The Best Loaded Ground Turkey Nachos
These Mexican inspired ground turkey nachos are a delicious and filling meal to feed a crowd.
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Chicken Tinga
Craving a taste of Mexico? Look no further than Chicken Tinga, a flavorful dish made with shredded chicken simmered in a smoky chipotle sauce. It's surprisingly quick and easy to prepare, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
Get the recipe: Chicken Tinga Recipe
Mexican Spanish Rice
This easy, fluffy and flavorful Mexican Spanish rice is the best side dish for many Mexican inspired meals.
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Mexican Garnachas
If you love crispy snacks, Mexican garnachas should be at the top of your list of things to try! These fried corn cakes are topped with spicy red salsa, shredded jackfruit, and tangy cabbage slaw, creating a mouthwatering blend of flavors and textures.
Get the recipe: Mexican Garnachas
Tortilla Pie Recipe
This Tortilla Pie features a succulent ground beef filling bursting with flavor, smothered in a rich, melty cheese that unifies all the delicious elements.
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Authentic Mexican Chalupas
Craving authentic Mexican flavors? This chalupa recipe is surprisingly easy to make, from the crispy shell to the delicious fillings.
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Green Rice (Arroz Verde)
This easy recipe uses fresh herbs, zesty lime juice, and tender spinach to create a delicious accompaniment to your favorite Mexican meals. Feeling adventurous? Add a touch of chili pepper for a delightful kick! Enjoy this colorful Green Rice with tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or any Mexican dish you love.
Get the recipe: Green Rice (Arroz Verde)
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Mexican Street Corn Salad brings the beloved flavors of elote into a simple, salad! Enjoy the combination of creamy, spicy, and cheesy tastes, with charred corn, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing that makes this dish a perfect, easy-to-prepare treat.
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Mexican Peppers
Whip up a delicious dinner in no time with turkey taco-stuffed peppers! Made with lean ground turkey and a simple taco seasoning, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Mexican Beef Tips
The perfect rice companion, Easy Mexican Beef Tips feature tender chunks of garlicky beef swimming in an earthy tomato sauce. The perfect hearty meal that comes together quickly and easily.
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Green Chicken Enchiladas
The most delicious enchiladas are easy to make with this step by step recipe from a famous actor's housekeeper in LA!
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3 Ingredient Tequila Moscow Mule Recipe
Shake up tradition with a refreshing twist on the classic Moscow mule cocktail. Our tequila Moscow mule recipe combines the zing of fresh lime juice, the kick of spicy ginger beer and the bold spirit of tequila in a mule drink that celebrates simple ingredients!
Get the recipe: 3 Ingredient Tequila Moscow Mule Recipe
How To Make Churros
These sweet and cripsy churros are the best! The cinnamon sugar fried delights are always a crowd pleaser and make for the best desserts.
Get the recipe: How To Make Churros
Rockfish Tacos (Baja Taco Style)
Crispy fried rockfish tacos with a Tajin seasoned battering and a quick mayo lime coleslaw topping.
Get the recipe: Rockfish Tacos (Baja Taco Style)
Vegan Elote (AKA Mexican Street Corn)
There is nothing better than street food, and one of my favorites is vegan elote, AKA Mexican street corn. The amazing combination of a creamy Mexican crema, chili powder, fresh lime juice, and vegan cheese is like a fiesta in your mouth!
Get the recipe: Vegan Elote (AKA Mexican Street Corn)
Gluten-Free Chicken Taquitos (Air Fryer Option)
These gluten-free chicken taquitos are delicious dipped in your favourite salsa or guacamole. Corn tortillas are stuffed with a spiced chicken and cheese filling, then baked or air fried until crisp. They store great in the freezer for whenever the craving strikes. Vegetarian option included too!
Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Chicken Taquitos ( Air Fryer Option)
Quick And Easy Shrimp Tostados
These easy shrimp tostadas are light, crispy, and piled high with zesty toppings; they’re a delightful main dish that’s as fun to assemble as it is to enjoy.
Get the recipe: Quick And Easy Shrimp Tostados
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