15 Perfect Mexican Recipes
Bring the vibrant flavors of Mexico to your table with these 15 perfect Mexican recipes! Whether you’re planning a festive dinner, a casual taco night, or just craving bold and delicious dishes, this list has you covered.
From classic favorites like tacos, enchiladas, and guacamole to flavorful mains like chicken tinga and carne asada, these recipes are packed with authentic taste and simple ingredients.
Don’t forget the sides—think Mexican rice, refried beans, and zesty street corn!
Whether you’re cooking for family or hosting friends, these Mexican recipes are sure to impress. Let’s get cooking and spice things up!
1- Mexican barbacoa
This Mexican beef barbacoa recipe is a delicious and really easy-to-make tender and delicious Mexican shredded beef.
It starts with an inexpensive chuck roast and then the most delicious barbacoa seasoning is added to the meat and slow-cooked in a Dutch oven. This beef barbacoa makes a great filling for barbacoa tacos, burritos, or a main dish on its own served with a side of rice.
2- 30 minute mexican rice
This homemade Mexican rice is a really delicious quick and easy side dish that anyone can make with a few simple ingredients. We make this a lot because it tastes so amazing and it is so easy to make.
This simple Mexican rice can be used as a side dish, as a filling for tacos, and burritos.
3- Cheesy Ground Beef Empanadas
Cheesy Ground Beef Empanadas packed with veggies and meat and wrapped in flaky pie crust make for an irresistibly fun and filling meal the whole family will enjoy.
We’ve now updated this popular post to include all your FAQS and tips for making ahead and freezing empanadas.
4- Mexican Chicken Marinade
I’ve discovered the Best Chicken Marinade, and I want to share it with you. This Mexican chicken marinade recipe makes the best grilled chicken ever!
It is better than restaurant fajita chicken, and easy to scale up when you have to feed lots of people at a cookout.
5- Chiles Rellenos
Chiles Rellenos are poblano peppers stuffed with mild cheese, fried in egg batter & topped with salsa. For over the top taste & nutrition!
6- Tangy Mango Pineapple Salsa
Sweet and tart with a little kick, Mango Pineapple Salsa is a tasty appetizer or side for meat, fish or poultry.
7- Roasted Tomato Salsa
Make this restaurant favorite at home! Our homemade Roasted Tomato Salsa recipe is an easy-to-make, fresh, gluten-free, and vegan salsa. It’s the perfect pairing for your favorite chips or as a condiment for any of your Mexican-inspired dishes!
8- Roasted Poblano Chicken Enchiladas
Enchiladas are such a perfect #weeknightmeal because you can get a nice composed dish without needing a lot of sides or extras.
The deep flavors you get from roasting the chicken and the poblano peppers make for such a lovely bite. I hope you will thoroughly enjoy this recipe for Roasted Poblano Chicken Enchiladas.
9- Beef Enchilada Soup
Soup is a must for homemade on a weeknight cooking. Soup can bring so much flavor in a short amount of time. I love to play with all sorts of classic dishes and flavors and turn them into flavor packed soup.
And that’s exactly what I did with this Beef Enchilada Soup. A silky soup loaded with corn, tomato, jalapeno, black beans and delicious cheesy meatballs.
10- Chilaquiles Rojos Recipe
Of all Mexican food, this Chilaquiles Rojos Recipe is definitely one of my favorite! A spicy tomato, chili sauce covers the corn chips. Then it’s topped with cream, queso Fresco, avocado, and onion.
11- STEAK PICADO
Steak Picado, also known as Bistec Picado, is a Mexican-inspired dish featuring succulent cuts of beef with sautéed vegetables and aromatic spices.
12- EASY MEXICAN CORNBREAD RECIPE
This Mexican-inspired cornbread is both effortless and incredibly tasty, made with a blend of cornmeal, flour, cheddar cheese, green onions, and jalapenos.
13- king ranch chicken casserole
The King Ranch Chicken Casserole finds its roots in the legendary King Ranch, one of the largest and oldest working ranches in the United States.
14- Instant Pot Mexican Chicken Salsa
Enjoy a delicious Mexican chicken meal with just 3 ingredients using our salsa chicken recipe, perfect for quick and hassle-free dinners.
15- MEXICAN FRIED RICE RECIPE
If you love Mexican food, you will really love this Mexican Fried Rice recipe. It’s just like the traditional Mexican rice from your favorite Mexican restaurant.
