Mexican Recipes Roundup

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We love our Mexican recipes around here! From guacamole and nachos to cheesy enchiladas and tacos, we’ve got everything you need for a flavorful Mexican spread. I’ve rounded up some of my go-to recipes that range from quick weeknight meals to more traditional dishes with lots of delicious, authentic flavor.

Guacamole in a grey bowl with a tortilla chip.

There’s something both comforting and festive about Mexican food. It brings people together and turns any meal into a celebration. Whether you are planning a family taco night or hosting a Cinco de Mayo party, these dishes are always a hit.

These recipes are made to share, so don’t forget to invite your family or friends to the table!

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Mexican Appetizers

Loaded Chicken Nachos

Crispy tortilla chips layered with seasoned chicken, melty cheese, and all your favorite toppings. This easy chicken nachos recipe comes together in about 20 minutes and works for weeknight dinners or game day snacking.

Mexican Sopes

Authentic Mexican Sopes are thick, crispy masa bases with a built-in rim for holding all your favorite toppings. A fun, from-scratch Mexican dinner that comes together in about 25 minutes.

Mexican Corn Dip

Hot Mexican Corn Dip has the flavors of Mexican Street Corn in a creamy, cheesy dip made with roasted corn. Grab the tortilla and get dipping!

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Cóctel de Camarónes)

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is a chilled, no-cook appetizer with cooked shrimp, fresh veggies, and avocado all tossed in a zippy tomato-Clamato sauce. Easy to prep ahead and perfect for parties.

Mexican Side Dishes

Slow Cooker Mexican Beans

Mexican Beans are cooked in the crock pot overnight for a truly authentic taste. These slow cooker pinto beans are the best side for all your favorite Mexican dishes.

Mexican pinto beans with jalapeno slices.

Authentic Mexican Rice Recipe

The best Mexican rice that is fluffy and rich in flavor!

Homemade Refried Beans

Creamy, restaurant-style homemade refried beans made with dried pinto beans, a little milk, and a generous pinch of salt. So much better than anything out of a can.

How to Make Elote

Mexican Corn (Elote) is the most delicious way to eat corn on the cob – grilled and topped with mayo, chili powder, cheese, cilantro and lime.

Jalapeno Corn Casserole Recipe

Jalapeno Corn Casserole is a creamy, cheesy and delicious side dish loaded with spicy jalapenos, cream cheese and crisp corn.

Mexican Soups

Albondigas Soup

Albondigas Soup is a traditional Mexican Meatball Soup made with beef & rice meatballs, potatoes and zucchini in a rich tomato broth.

Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Chicken tortilla soup has a rich and flavorful broth packed with tender chicken, vegetables and spices with crunchy tortilla strips on top.

Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup

Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup has all the enchilada flavor, no rolling required! An easy weeknight soup topped with tortillas, sour cream and cheese.

Enchilada chicken soup social media image

Caldo de Pollo

Caldo de Pollo is a simple and rustic Mexican chicken soup with a rich and flavorful broth, and tender chunks of chicken and vegetables.

Tacos and Enchiladas

Authentic Tacos Al Pastor

Tacos Al Pastor are tender marinated pork tacos topped with grilled pineapple. Learn how easy it is to cook this traditional Mexican recipe at home.

Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

Crockpot Chicken Tacos have tender and juicy slow cooker shredded chicken with 3 ingredients and just a few minutes of prep for a family friendly dinner.

Carne Asada Street Tacos

Inspired by authentic Mexican tacos, these Carne Asada Street Tacos are packed with flavor.

Ground Beef Tacos

Learn how to make the most tender and flavorful meat for Ground Beef Tacos! These tacos are the perfect weeknight meal and are ready in about 20 minutes.

Ground Beef Enchiladas

Seasoned ground beef rolled in soft corn tortillas and smothered in red sauce and melted cheese for a classic Mexican favorite.

A close up of Beef Enchiladas topped with sour cream, salsa, and cilantro

White Chicken Enchiladas

White Chicken Enchiladas are soft flour tortillas filled with cheesy, flavorful shredded chicken and topped with a creamy white sauce.

Cheese Enchiladas

Cheese Enchiladas are cheesy and delicious. This authentic cheese enchilada recipe is so easy with 3 ingredients and less than 30 minutes.

Mexican Main Dishes

Healthy Chicken Fajita Bowls

Healthy Chicken Fajita Bowls have a bed of rice loaded with seasoned chicken, peppers, onions, beans and corn for a simple, delicious dinner.

10 Minute Oven Baked Tostadas

Homemade Tostadas with Baked Tostada Shells take minutes to make and are so much better for you than frying. Just add your favorite toppings!

Ground Turkey Burrito Bowl

Burrito Bowls are loaded with flavorful ground turkey, rice, black beans and a variety of toppings. Easy to customize for a winning dinner!

Easy Slow Cooker Carnitas

These easy Slow Cooker Carnitas are tender, juicy, and packed with bright citrus flavor. Pile them into tacos and burritos, layer on nachos, or serve with rice and beans for an easy Mexican dinner.

Carnitas in corn tortilla shells with onions and cilantro.

One Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice

One Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice has chicken, rice and vegetables cooked in a flavorful broth for a no-fuss meal. Ready in 30 minutes!

Pot filled with rice, chicken, peas, carrots, and corn.

Wet Burritos

Wet Burritos have a beef and bean filling wrapped tight in a soft flour tortilla and smothered with red or green sauce and melted cheese.

Steak Fajitas

Marinated and grilled steak with onions and peppers stuffed into warm flour tortillas.

Authentic Mole Sauce (Chicken Mole)

Learn how to make Authentic Mole Sauce from scratch. Delicious in chicken mole tacos or drizzled over enchiladas, nachos, veggies, and more.

Green Chile Chicken Tamales

Tender shredded chicken in a homemade green chile sauce, wrapped in fluffy masa and steamed in corn husks. A from-scratch project that's worth every minute, and freezes beautifully for later.