23 Mexican Dishes You’ll Want to Make Every Night of the Week
Mexican cuisine is known for its bold flavors, vibrant colors, and comforting dishes that bring people together. These recipes highlight the best of Mexican cooking, from traditional favorites to fresh, creative spins. Perfect for weeknight meals or festive gatherings, these dishes are guaranteed to add excitement to your table.
Mexican Molletes
Breakfast can hardly get more comforting than this easy Mexican creation. Molletes loads cheese, beans and salsa on bread and is as tasty as it sounds.
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Mushroom Enchiladas
Meaty mushrooms shine in these Mushroom Enchiladas, paired with peppers, quinoa, and jalapeno, they make a satisfying vegetarian meal.
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Enfrijoladas Recipe
Enfrijoladas are similar to enchiladas made with corn tortillas and dipped in a creamy bean sauce. They’re savory, filling, and delicious!
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Ground Beef Quesadillas
These Ground Beef Quesadillas are made with beef crumbles seasoned to perfection, then layered with cheese in a golden, crisped tortilla.
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Mexican Fruit Salad
This Mexican fruit salad puts a spicy twist on a summer favorite with the addition of Tajin – a chili-lime seasoning that takes fresh, juicy fruits to the next level. It’s quick, simple, super refreshing, and highly adaptable!
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Arrachera
Arrachera is a flavorful Mexican skirt steak that is grilled to perfection and served in tacos or fajitas! It is known for its intense beef flavor and its tender, juicy texture. Arrachera is a popular dish in Mexico and is becoming increasingly popular in the United States.
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Pineapple Pico De Gallo
This tropical and zesty Pineapple Pico de Gallo is a yummy appetizer that pairs well with chips and can even be a topping for fish or meat!
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Chorizo Tacos (30 Minute Meal!)
Vibrantly flavorful Chorizo Tacos, an easy-to-make Mexican street food favorite with spicy chorizo, tangy pineapple salsa & a cooling crema!
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Carnitas Enchiladas
Carnitas Enchiladas are simply perfect, melted cheese, tender-crisp carnitas, all tucked into tortillas coated in a smoky enchilada sauce.
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The Best Slow Cooker Barbacoa (Authentic Recipe)
This slow cooker barbacoa is mouthwatering and perfectly spicy. It’s full of authentic flavors and the beef is incredibly tender. And, it’s easy to make!
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Mexican Chicken Street Tacos
With tender, juicy marinated chicken thighs and a simple homemade salsa, these Mexican chicken street tacos are a standout. So easy too!
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Steak Taquitos
These Steak and Chorizo Taquitos couldn’t be easier and require just a few ingredients. They can be made with any steak or roast you have.
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Mexican Slow Cooker Pulled Pork (Pork Carnitas)
Juicy, savory, and seriously simple to make, Pork Carnitas, is a dinner-time dream! Stuff it in tortillas, put it on taco bowls, and more! Ready in just a few minutes of prep — the slow cooker does the rest of the work for you!
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Mango Pico de Gallo
The Best Mango Pico de Gallo is made with Kent mangoes from South Florida. I added the juice of a few key limes and a little Cholula hot sauce for a little zip. The result is perfect sweet and raw pico de Gallo.
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Creamy Burrito Casserole
This creamy burrito casserole has multiple layers of meat, cheese, flour tortillas and peppers; it is like eating a Mexican-style lasagna!
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Mexican Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet
Mexican Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet is a healthy dinner option that packs great flavor and can be ready in about 30 minutes.
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Taco Lasagna Recipe
This delicious twist on classic lasagna features layers of taco seasoned ground beef, cheese, and salsa, all between flour tortillas.
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Carne Asada Recipe (How To Make Carne Asada)
This authentic Carne Asada recipe starts with skirt steak soaked in a flavorful citrus and Mexican spiced marinade then grilled to perfection!
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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili (Gluten Free And Trim Healthy Mama E Meal)
This slow cooker white chicken chili is perfect for large families. It’s gluten-free and on plan for Trim Healthy Mama as an E meal too!
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Grilled Fish Tacos (Disney-Inspired)
These easy Grilled Fish Tacos feature crunchy and colorful citrus slaw, flaky well-seasoned fish, and tangy cilantro-lime mayo.
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Juicy Shredded Chicken Birria Tacos Recipe
Learn how to make juicy Shredded Chicken Birria Tacos with a flavorful homemade birria sauce to serve with. This taco recipe can’t be beat!
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Easy Mexican Lentil Soup Recipe
Mexican lentil soup made with lentils, lots of veggies, and broth is a simple, wholesome one-pot meal that’s perfect for easy meals during the week.
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The Best Chipotle Refried Beans With Adobo
Chipotle refried beans are a savory and smoky side dish made from pinto beans, mashed and cooked with chipotle peppers. You’re going to love the spicy kick and rich flavor of the chipotle peppers in adobo. Enjoy on tacos tacos, burritos, or as a dip with your favorite chips.
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